Peptides AcademyEpitalon + MOTS-c + SS-31 Longevity Stack
Three peptides targeting different hallmarks of aging: Epitalon for telomerase activation and pineal function, MOTS-c for mitochondrial metabolic regulation, and SS-31 for mitochondrial membrane protection. This is the most speculative stack on the site — the human evidence is thin, but the biological rationale for multi-target longevity intervention is sound.
Quick Comparison
| Property | peptide | The Longevity Stack: Epitalon + MOTS-c + SS-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Salmon DNA fragments | Various sources |
| Primary Mechanism | A2A receptor activation, DNA repair | Varies by ingredient |
| Key Benefits | Tissue regeneration, anti-inflammation, collagen boost | Multiple skin benefits |
| Best Time to Apply | AM or PM | AM or PM |
| Can Combine? | Generally compatible — check specific guidelines. | |
How to Use Together
Protocols are derived from practitioner reports and Khavinson's published cohort studies, not controlled trials. Epitalon: 5–10 mg SC daily for 10–20 days, repeated 1–2× per year. MOTS-c: 5–10 mg SC, 3–5× per week for 4-week cycles. SS-31 (Elamipretide): dosing is extrapolated from clinical trial data — 0.25 mg/kg SC in Barth syndrome trials. All three are research peptides with limited dosing consensus.
Safety Notes
All three peptides are research-grade with limited human safety data. Epitalon has the most published human exposure (Russian institutional cohorts). MOTS-c has preclinical and early clinical data. SS-31 (Elamipretide) has clinical trial data in Barth syndrome and primary mitochondrial myopathy but is not approved. This combination has never been formally studied together. Medical supervision is advised.
Recommended Products (3)
Epitalon
Research-Grade
A synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) modeled on pineal extract Epithalamin — studied by Russian researchers for telomerase, circadian, and longevity endpoints.
MOTS-c
Research-Grade
A 16-amino-acid peptide encoded in the mitochondrial 12S rRNA — investigated as a metabolic regulator of AMPK signaling and insulin sensitivity.
SS-31 (Elamipretide)
Research-Grade
A cell-permeable tetrapeptide that targets the inner mitochondrial membrane, stabilizing cardiolipin and improving electron transport chain efficiency — in late-stage clinical trials for mitochondrial and cardiac diseases.
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