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Peptide ComparisonARA-290 vs Epithalon
Both are Longevity & Cellular peptides.
ARA-290
Cibinetide
Half-life: ~2 min (IV); ~10–20 min (SC)
16 providers listed
Epithalon
Epitalon
Half-life: 30–60 minutes
173 providers listed
ARA-290 carries stronger published evidence (RCT, 3 key studies) than Epithalon (RCT, 2); both are research compounds.
ARA-290
Evidence
Half-life
~2 min (IV); ~10–20 min (SC)
Epithalon
Evidence
Half-life
30–60 minutes
| Your goal | Better option |
|---|---|
| Stronger clinical evidence | ARA-290 |
| Further along in FDA review | ARA-290 |
| Less frequent dosing (longer half-life) | Epithalon |
| Lower typical price per mg | Epithalon |
| More provider options (16 vs 173) | Epithalon |
Research summary only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified provider before making any decisions.
ARA-290
Epithalon
ARA-290
Immunometabolic dysregulation drives selective executive cognitive dysfunction in male db/db mice.
Cibinetide (ARA 290) reduces small nerve fiber pathology in sarcoidosis patients
ARA 290, a non-hematopoietic erythropoietin analogue, improves metabolic control and neuropathic symptoms in…
About ARA-290
Non-hematopoietic EPO analogue; activates innate repair receptor (IRR/EPOR/CD131 complex) without erythropoietic effects; promotes tissue repair and nerve healing
About Epithalon
Epithalon is believed to activate telomerase, the enzyme responsible for maintaining telomere length, with several in vitro and animal studies reporting telomere elongation. It also appears to regulate the expression of p53 and other cell-cycle control genes, modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary axis via pineal gland activity, and upregulate antioxidant defences including superoxide dismutase and catalase.
Information below reflects published research data only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified provider before use.
ARA-290
No established clinical contraindications
Epithalon
No established clinical contraindications. This is an investigational compound with limited human data and has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety in this context. Consult a qualified clinician.
Epithalon
GHK-Cu
Research suggests Epithalon and GHK-Cu may produce complementary longevity-associated effects when combined. Epithalon is studied for telomere maintenance and pineal function, while GHK-Cu is studied for antioxidant gene expression and tissue remodeling — different mechanisms in aging research.
ARA-290
Epithalon
Where to source these peptides
ARA-290
16 listed
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Providers offeringEpithalon
173 listed
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