Peptide Guides by Goal
Quick answer: This is the index of every peptide profile and guide on the site, grouped by goal. Profiles explain one substance: what it is, its FDA status, what studies show and what it can cause. Guides answer a question that cuts across several. More profiles are added as we write them, and each page lists its sources and the date we read them.
Weight loss
Start here if the goal is losing fat.
Peptides for weight losswhat is approved, what is studied and what is hype.
Semaglutide profileWegovy, Ozempic and compounded versions.
Tirzepatide profileZepbound, Mounjaro and compounded versions.
Tirzepatide vs semaglutidehow they differ.
Retatrutide FDA statusnot approved, and what that means.Muscle and body composition
Start here if the goal is building or keeping muscle.
Peptides for muscle growthwhat the evidence shows.
Sermorelin profileFDA history and what studies show.
Sermorelin for weight loss and musclewhat we can and cannot say.
Sermorelin vs ipamorelinand sermorelin vs tesamorelin.Keeping muscle on a GLP-1
GLP-1 muscle losswhat studies show and what guidance says.One-page checklistprotein, strength training and questions for a prescriber.Safety and access
Weight loss peptides without a prescriptionwhat is legal.
Compounded GLP-1s explainedwhat compounding is and is not. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
Are peptides safe?risks by source.
Peptides vs GLP-1how the terms relate.
Whoosh Wellness reviewour one partner, as it describes itself.FAQ
What is the difference between a profile and a guide?
A profile covers one substance, with a short fact table at the top. A guide answers a question that involves several, such as which peptides are approved for weight loss.
Why are some well-known peptides missing?
We add pages in order of what readers search for and what primary sources support. Missing does not mean approved or safe. If a substance is not listed, we have not yet written about it.
Do you sell any of these products?
No. We sell nothing, and we do not link to sellers of "research use only" products. Our one partner is Whoosh Wellness, an online service that works through a physician; see the affiliate disclosure.
Not medical advice. See the medical disclaimer.