Research
Clinical research, regulatory updates, and patient education from TelosRX, an online-first telehealth service.
Sleep Deprivation and Testosterone: What Research Shows
Research shows sleep deprivation drops testosterone 10–15% in 8 nights. This evidence review covers what studies show about sleep and hormone health optimization.
How to Use Ipamorelin: A Step-by-Step Protocol Guide
How to use ipamorelin: a step-by-step guide covering dosage, timing, reconstitution, and protocol considerations — subject to provider approval and review.
Tirzepatide Side Effects: What to Expect & How to Manage
Tirzepatide side effects are manageable. Learn what clinical data shows about nausea, GI effects, and how to reduce their impact with the right provider-guided protocol.
TelosRX vs RxSpan MD: GLP-1 Weight Loss Compared
TelosRX vs RxSpan MD compared on GLP-1 pricing transparency, medication formats, support and labs across two LegitScript-certified online telehealth programs.
TelosRX vs Pomegranate: GLP-1 Weight Loss Compared
TelosRX vs Pomegranate compared on GLP-1 pricing, intake model, pharmacy choice and ongoing care, so you can pick the online weight loss program that fits you.
TelosRX vs Bliv: GLP-1 Weight Loss Compared
TelosRX vs Bliv compared on GLP-1 pricing, medication formats, financing, shipping and support across two LegitScript-certified asynchronous telehealth programs.
TelosRX vs Cora Health: GLP-1 Weight Loss Compared
TelosRX vs Cora Health compared on GLP-1 pricing, medication formats, coaching, labs and ongoing support across two LegitScript-certified telehealth programs.
TelosRX vs Ozari Health: GLP-1 Weight Loss Compared
TelosRX vs Ozari Health compared on GLP-1 pricing, medication options, shipping and ongoing care, so you can pick the online weight loss program that fits you.
DHEA vs Pregnenolone: Differences, Benefits & Which to Consider
DHEA and pregnenolone are steroid hormone precursors that decline with age. At TelosRX, both are available as compounded formulations, subject to medical approval by a licensed...
5 Epitalon Benefits Backed by Research: Longevity, Sleep & Cellular Aging
Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide studied for its potential effects on cellular aging, telomere biology, and sleep regulation. At TelosRX, compounded epitalon is available subject to...
GLP-1 and Intermittent Fasting, Answered: Your Top Questions
Combining GLP-1 medications with intermittent fasting is something many people ask about at TelosRX. The short answer: it can work, but timing and protocol selection matter...
How to Optimize DHEA for Women: A Step-by-Step Protocol Guide
How to optimize DHEA for women: 6 steps from testing to provider-reviewed supplementation. Adrenal support and hormone balance guide. TelosRX.
LL-37 Cathelicidin: What It Is, How It Works & Research Summary
LL-37 cathelicidin: research on wound healing, immune defense, and skin inflammation. What studies show and what to know. Not FDA-approved. TelosRX.
TB-500 Mechanism of Action: Actin Binding and Cell Migration Explained
TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4, not the same molecule. A clear explainer on actin sequestration, cell migration, and the proposed mechanism behind the...
Mitochondrial-Derived Peptides Explained: Humanin, MOTS-c and the SHLPs
For decades the mitochondrial genome was described as encoding 13 proteins. Then researchers began finding short reading frames hidden inside its ribosomal RNA genes. Humanin, MOTS-c...
Semax and BDNF: What the Neurotrophic Research Actually Says
BDNF is the mechanism most often cited for Semax, and most content asserts it without explaining it. What BDNF and TrkB signaling actually are, what the...
BPC-157 and Competitive Sport: WADA Status, Drug Testing, and What Tested Athletes Need to Know
BPC-157 sits in the S0 "non-approved substances" class of the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List. For anyone who competes under anti-doping rules, that classification is effectively...
MOTS-c and the 'Exercise Mimetic' Idea: What the Research Actually Says
MOTS-c is widely marketed as "exercise in a vial." That phrase is not from the research. "Exercise mimetic" is a real but narrow technical term, and...
BPC-157 Half-Life and Pharmacokinetics: Why a Short Plasma Half-Life Isn't the Whole Story
BPC-157's measured plasma half-life is short, under 30 minutes in published animal research, yet its studied effects are discussed over hours and days. Here is what...
How Long Do People Run BPC-157? Why Cycle Length Is a Clinical Decision
There is no validated BPC-157 cycle length in humans. What durations appear in the preclinical literature and practitioner reports, and why duration is a prescribing decision...
BPC-157 and Connective Tissue: What the Tendon and Ligament Research Actually Examines
BPC-157 tendon and ligament research explained: what the rodent and cell-culture studies measure, the proposed mechanisms, and why transection models do not answer questions about chronic...
TB-500 Regulatory Status After the July 2026 PCAC Vote
TB-500 was placed on the FDA's Category 2 bulk drug substances list in late 2023, which barred licensed compounding pharmacies from preparing it. In July 2026...
The July 2026 FDA PCAC Vote, Explained: What It Means for BPC-157, TB-500, Semax and MOTS-c
An FDA advisory committee voted favorably on six of seven research peptides on July 23 and 24, 2026. That is a recommendation, not an approval. Here...
TelosRX vs Citizen Meds: GLP-1 Weight Loss Compared
Comparing TelosRX and Citizen Meds for GLP-1 weight loss comes down to one thing above all: how the price behaves as your dose goes up. TelosRX...
7 Signs Your Metabolism Is Slowing & What Hormones Cause It
Signs of slow metabolism—fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance—often trace to thyroid, testosterone, and hormonal shifts reviewed by a licensed provider.
Semaglutide vs Phentermine: Differences & Which to Consider
Semaglutide vs phentermine: compare mechanisms, clinical results, side effects, and costs to find your best option for medically supervised weight loss.
Autophagy: What It Is, How It Works, and Benefits
Autophagy is your cells' built-in cleanup system — a process where cells break down and recycle damaged components to maintain function and survive stress. Research on...
DSIP: What the Research Shows About Sleep and Stress
DSIP (delta sleep-inducing peptide) is one of the oldest peptides studied for sleep — first isolated from rabbit blood in 1974 and tested in human trials...
GLP-1 Hair Loss: Causes, Timeline, and How to Manage It
GLP-1 hair loss is common but almost always temporary. Learn why semaglutide and tirzepatide cause hair shedding, the expected recovery timeline, and seven steps to manage...
Female Hormone Optimization, Answered: Top Questions
What hormones matter for women's health? Our clinical team reviews the top questions on estrogen, progesterone, and female hormone balance at TelosRX.
CJC-1295 vs Sermorelin: Differences & Which to Consider
CJC-1295 and Sermorelin both stimulate growth hormone but differ in half-life, dosing, and clinical profile. Compare them side by side at TelosRX.
Semaglutide and Fatty Liver Disease: 5 Research Findings
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide show promise for fatty liver disease. Explore 5 clinical trial findings on MASH and liver health via TelosRX.
BPC-157 vs. BPC-157 + TB-500: Which One Fits Your Goal?
If your recovery stopped keeping up with your training, you have probably run into two options that sound almost identical: BPC-157 on its own, and the...
Thyroid Hormones and Longevity: What the Research Shows
Thyroid hormones and longevity have a counterintuitive relationship: research consistently finds that centenarians and long-lived families tend to show slightly lower thyroid hormone activity and higher...
How to Reconstitute Peptides: A Step-by-Step Guide
Knowing how to reconstitute peptides correctly matters before you start any protocol: improper mixing can degrade a compounded peptide before the first dose. TelosRX compounded peptides...
GLP-1 Cardiovascular Benefits: What the Research Shows About Heart Health
GLP-1 cardiovascular benefits go well beyond weight loss: landmark clinical trials show that semaglutide and tirzepatide meaningfully reduce heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular death — effects...
7 Research-Backed Benefits of Ipamorelin Peptide
Ipamorelin selectively stimulates growth hormone release without spiking cortisol or prolactin. Here are seven research-backed benefits, from improved sleep and lean muscle support to its favorable...
NAD+ IV vs Oral Supplements: Differences, Benefits & Which to Consider
NAD+ IV infusions and oral supplements (NMN/NR) both raise NAD+ levels, but through different mechanisms, at different speeds, and at very different price points. Here's what...
GLP-1 Appetite Suppression, Answered: Your Top Questions
GLP-1 appetite suppression works through your brain, gut, and reward system. Get your top questions answered about how GLP-1 medications reduce hunger, cravings, and food noise.
How to Optimize Hormones: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to optimize hormones with a practical step-by-step approach — from baseline labs and lifestyle changes to when medical support makes sense.
Ipamorelin Peptide: Benefits, Dosage & Side Effects
Ipamorelin peptide is a selective growth hormone secretagogue studied for fat loss, muscle recovery, and sleep quality. Here is what the research shows.
Retatrutide Clinical Trial Results: Phase 3 Explained
Retatrutide clinical trial results from Phase 3 TRIUMPH-1 show 30.3% average weight loss at 104 weeks. Here is what the complete research shows.
8 Signs of Low Testosterone in Men (and What to Do)
Signs of low testosterone in men range from persistent fatigue and low libido to muscle loss and mood changes — symptoms that are often dismissed as...
TB-500 for Hair Loss: Questions Your Provider Will Answer
TB-500 for hair loss is an emerging research area: animal studies suggest Thymosin Beta-4 may activate follicle stem cells, but no controlled human trials have confirmed...
High Cortisol Symptoms: Causes & How to Support Balance
High cortisol symptoms explained: weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and mood shifts. Causes, testing methods, and evidence-based support options reviewed. Evaluation subject to a licensed provider.
BPC-157 Tissue Repair: What the Research Shows
BPC-157 tissue repair research reviewed: preclinical evidence across tendons, gut, and muscle. No completed human trials. Compounded BPC-157 is not FDA-approved; requires provider evaluation.
How to Start Tirzepatide: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to starting tirzepatide: first dose at 2.5 mg, titration schedule, side effect management, and lifestyle habits. Requires provider evaluation. Compounded tirzepatide is not FDA-approved.
Thyroid Support Questions Answered by Our Clinical Team
Thyroid support encompasses laboratory evaluation, lifestyle strategies, and in some cases compounded hormone therapy — all guided by individual clinical assessment. At TelosRX, licensed providers review...
BPC-157 vs L-Glutamine: Gut Health Peptide Comparison
BPC-157 and L-glutamine both support gut lining repair, but they work through entirely different mechanisms and carry different evidence profiles. At TelosRX, a licensed provider evaluates...
Exercise on Semaglutide: 7 Evidence-Based Strategies
Exercise on semaglutide accelerates fat loss and protects lean muscle — but only if you train and fuel correctly. At TelosRX, our clinical team evaluates each...
Mitochondrial Health and Aging: What the Research Shows
Mitochondrial health and aging research reviewed: what NAD+, MOTS-c, and exercise studies show about maintaining cellular energy as you get older.
How to Start Peptide Therapy: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical step-by-step guide to beginning peptide therapy through an asynchronous telehealth evaluation, subject to provider approval.
GLP-1 Nausea: Causes, Timeline & How to Manage It
GLP-1 nausea is common and manageable. This guide explains the biology behind it and practical steps to reduce discomfort.
NAD+ vs CoQ10: Differences, Benefits & Which to Consider
NAD+ and CoQ10 support cellular energy production through different mechanisms — NAD+ as a coenzyme in redox reactions and CoQ10 as an electron carrier in the...
6 Melanotan II Side Effects: What Research Documents
Melanotan II side effects documented in research include nausea, facial flushing, spontaneous erections, pigmentation changes, fatigue, and potential melanoma-related concerns — all subject to evaluation by...
GLP-1 Appetite Suppression, Answered: Your Top Questions
GLP-1 medications reduce appetite by signaling hunger-regulating centers in the brain, slowing gastric emptying, and blunting food-reward pathways that drive cravings — not just by making...
TelosRX vs AlgoRx: GLP-1 Weight Loss Compared
TelosRX vs AlgoRx compared: GLP-1 medication options, pricing, labs, and ongoing support, so you can pick the right weight-loss platform.
How to Start Peptide Therapy for Longevity: A Step-by-Step Guide
Peptide therapy for longevity: step-by-step guide covering labs, protocol selection, and cycling for healthspan. Subject to provider approval. Not FDA-approved.
Ipamorelin Peptide: Benefits, Dosage & What Research Shows
Ipamorelin: a selective growth hormone peptide studied for fat loss, sleep quality, and recovery. Learn what research shows about its mechanism, dosage, and side effects. Not...
GLP-1 Appetite Regulation: What the Research Actually Shows
GLP-1 appetite regulation: research shows how semaglutide and tirzepatide reshape hunger signals in the brain and gut through five key mechanisms including central pathway activation, gastric...