Prostatilen: The Khavinson Prostate Bioregulator for Men’s Longevity
TL;DR What it is: Prostatilen is a polypeptide bioregulator derived from bovine prostate tissue extracts, developed by the khavinson school of bioregulation in St. Petersburg. Mechanism: Restores prostate tissue-specific gene expression and microcirculation, reduces inflammation, and supports glandular function in chronic prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Who it’s for: Men 40+ with chronic prostatitis, […]
Cortagen: The Khavinson Brain Cortex Bioregulator for Cognitive Aging
TL;DR What it is: Cortagen is a tetrapeptide bioregulator (Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro) developed at the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation by Vladimir Khavinson, derived from cortical brain tissue extracts. Mechanism: Short peptides selectively bind specific gene promoters, restoring tissue-specific transcriptional programs that decline with age — particularly in cortical neurons. Who it’s for: Men 50+ with cognitive […]
Tony Huge’s Second Law of Biochemistry Physics: Chain Optimization
TL;DR What it is: tony huge Law 2 — Chain Optimization. The body’s biochemistry is a chain of linked processes; you can’t optimize one link alone. Mechanism: Every metabolic pathway requires precursor → conversion enzyme → receptor → downstream signaling. Flooding one stage when another is rate-limited wastes everything upstream. Who it’s for: Every enhanced […]
SLU-PP-332: The ERR Agonist Exercise Mimetic Big Pharma Is Watching
TL;DR What it is: SLU-PP-332 is a synthetic small-molecule pan-agonist of estrogen-related receptors (ERR-alpha, beta, gamma), a class of orphan nuclear receptors central to mitochondrial biogenesis. Mechanism: Activates ERR transcriptional programs that drive mitochondrial biogenesis, fatty acid oxidation, type I muscle fiber gene expression, and endurance-like adaptations without exercise. Who it’s for: Endurance-focused athletes (research-only; […]
S-Acetyl Glutathione: The Bioavailable Master Antioxidant That Actually Works
TL;DR What it is: S-acetyl glutathione (SAG) is a stable, lipid-soluble form of glutathione with an acetyl group on the cysteine sulfur, allowing it to survive gastric acid and cross cell membranes intact. Mechanism: Resistant to gastrointestinal hydrolysis, enters enterocytes whole, gets deacetylated intracellularly, and raises intracellular glutathione directly. Who it’s for: Enhanced Men running […]
PE-22-28: The Stathmin-Derived Peptide for Depression and Stroke Recovery
TL;DR What it is: PE-22-28 is a 7-amino-acid peptide derived from the stathmin (STMN1) protein, designed as a TREK-1 channel blocker with rapid-onset antidepressant and neuroprotective effects. Mechanism: Selectively inhibits TREK-1 (KCNK2) two-pore potassium channel, increasing serotonergic and noradrenergic neuron firing. Cuts through the SSRI lag time. Who it’s for: Treatment-resistant depression, post-TBI cognitive recovery, […]
Uridine Monophosphate: The Forgotten Phospholipid Nootropic
TL;DR What it is: uridine monophosphate (UMP) is a pyrimidine nucleotide and the rate-limiting substrate for phosphatidylcholine synthesis via the Kennedy pathway. Mechanism: Drives synthesis of neuronal phospholipids, increases dopamine D1 receptor density, supports synaptic plasticity, and provides substrate for new dendritic growth. Who it’s for: Biohackers in the 25–55 age window, men recovering from […]
Mildronate (Meldonium): The Banned Endurance Compound Explained
TL;DR What it is: Mildronate (meldonium, MET-88) is a Latvian-developed compound that inhibits gamma-butyrobetaine hydroxylase, lowering carnitine biosynthesis and shifting cellular fuel toward glucose oxidation. Mechanism: Reduces fatty acid transport into mitochondria via carnitine depletion. Forces a metabolic switch to glucose, which requires less oxygen per ATP — protective during ischemia. Who it’s for: Endurance […]
Centrophenoxine: The Lipofuscin Eraser Big Pharma Forgot
TL;DR What it is: Centrophenoxine (meclofenoxate, Lucidril) is a 1959-era nootropic — a DMAE-PCPA ester that crosses the blood-brain barrier and donates choline to acetylcholine synthesis. Mechanism: Hydrolyzes intracellularly into DMAE and pCPA. DMAE serves as a choline precursor and lipofuscin solvent. Removes oxidized lipid-protein aggregates that accumulate in aging neurons. Who it’s for: Men […]
Telmisartan: The Anti-Aging Blood Pressure Drug Hiding a PPAR-Gamma Secret
TL;DR What it is: Telmisartan is a long-acting angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and the only one that meaningfully activates PPAR-gamma at clinical doses. Mechanism: Dual action — blocks AT1 receptor (lowers BP, reduces vascular fibrosis) AND partially activates PPAR-gamma (improves insulin sensitivity, lowers visceral fat). Who it’s for: enhanced athletes over 35 with elevated […]