| Source | Peptide | Function | Reference |
| From Faba Bean: NPN_1 | HLPSYSPSPQ | Phosphorylation on S6 stimulates muscle growth. | Corrochano AR, Cal R, Kennedy K, Wall A, Murphy N, Trajkovic S, O'Callaghan S, Adelfio A, Khaldi N. Characterising the efficacy and bioavailability of bioactive peptides identified for attenuating muscle atrophy within a Vicia faba-derived functional ingredient. Curr Res Food Sci. 2021 Apr 3;4:224-232. [PMC] |
| TIKIPAGT | Anti-inflammatory by inhibiting TNF-alpha. |
| Evolv life Neutraceuticals World | Cu-GHK and marine collagen peptides. | Oral hair growth supplement. Marine collagen peptides contain hydrolyzed Type I and III collagen derived from fish scales or skins. | Rahman A, Rehmani R, Pirvu DG, Huang SM, Puri S, Arcos M. Unlocking the Therapeutic Potential of Marine Collagen: A Scientific Exploration for Delaying Skin Aging. Mar Drugs. 2024 Mar 30;22(4):159. [PMC] |
| Casein, fermented milk. | LNDP; NIPPLTQTPVVVPPFLQPE | Lactonona-decapeptide, a casein-derived peptide comprising 19 residues, is known for its capacity to enhance cognitive function. | Nakatani E, Sasai M, Miyazaki H, Tanaka S, Hirota T, Okura T. Investigating the Transepithelial Transport and Enzymatic Stability of Lactononadecapeptide (NIPPLTQTPVVVPPFLQPE), a 19-Amino Acid Casein-Derived Peptide in Caco-2 Cells. J Agric Food Chem. 2024 Jun 5;72(22):12719-12724. [PMC] |
| Milk casein | Alpha-Casozepine (alpha-CZP) YLGYLEQLLR | An anxiolytic-like bioactive decapeptide, is a tryptic hydrolysate of bovine milk alphas1-casein. Promotes sleep. | Manna, S.S.S.: Possible influence of neurosteroids in the anxiolytic effects of alpha-casozepine. Medical Hypotheses, Volume 155, 2021, 110655. [Sciencedirect] |
| Synthetic, original from gastric juice. | BP-157 (Body Protective Compound-157) GEPPPGKPADDAGLV | BPC-157 demonstrates robust regenerative and cytoprotective effects in preclinical studies, positioning it as a potentially valuable tool in musculoskeletal medicine. | McGuire FP, Martinez R, Lenz A, Skinner L, Cushman DM. Regeneration or Risk? A Narrative Review of BPC-157 for Musculoskeletal Healing. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2025 Dec;18(12):611-619. [PMC] |
| Thymosin β4. | TB-500: Thymosin beta Ac-LKKTETQ | Claimed to promote endothelial cell differentiation, angiogenesis in dermal tissues, keratinocyte migration, collagen deposition and decrease inflammation. | Ho EN, Kwok WH, Lau MY, Wong AS, Wan TS, Lam KK, Schiff PJ, Stewart BD. Doping control analysis of TB-500, a synthetic version of an active region of thymosin β₄, in equine urine and plasma by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr A. 2012 Nov 23;1265:57-69. [PubMed] |
| Casein | Casein Hydrolysate Containing VPP and IPP | Muscle Pump, Muscle Hyper-trophy, a unique contributor to nitric oxide production resulting in healthy blood flow, stamina, lean muscle growth, and motivation. | Effects of Casein Hydrolysate Containing Val-Pro-Pro and Ile-Pro-Pro on Muscle Pump, Muscle Hypertrophy, and Motivation in Resistance-Trained Men: A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Comparison Study: Original Research. (2026). Journal of Exercise and Nutrition, 9(1). [JEN] |
| Imagine Pharma | IMG-1® is a proprietary 29-amino-acid bioactive polypeptide | Supplement designed to support healthy blood sugar metabolism, tissue repair, and progenitor cell activation | Progenalen® Pro Peptide |
| Hibiscus Collagen Alternative, from the calyx of H. sabdariffa. | VC-H1: Hibiscus enzyme extract | VC-H1 supplementation significantly increased skin hydration, reduced the TEWL and keratin index, and improved deep moisture content. stimulate collagen growth. | Baek Y, Nguyen NH, Lee YI, Jung MJ, Kim IA, Lee SJ, Kim HM, Lee JH. Hibiscus Collagen Alternative (VC-H1) as an Oral Skin Rejuvenating Agent: A 12-Week Pilot Study. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Jul 28;26(15):7291. [PMC] |
| Collagen | Morikol marine collagen tripeptides: Gly‑X‑Y and Gly‑Pro‑Hyp (GPH) | Support skin and joint health. | Products – Morikol | DolCas Biotech |
| Mitochondrial-derived | MOTS-c: MRWQEMGYIFYPRKLR | Significantly reduce the level of pro-inflammatory factors in mice and increase anti-inflammatory factors and insulin-stimulated glucose treatment rates, as well as glucose homeostasis. | Zheng Y, Wei Z, Wang T. MOTS-c: A promising mitochondrial-derived peptide for therapeutic exploitation. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023 Jan 25;14:1120533. [PMC] |
| Synthetic | Biotinyl tripeptide 1: Biotinyl GHK | Stimulates hair follicle cells, thereby increasing their proliferation and activity. This promotes the growth of healthier, stronger hair strands and improves the overall health of the hair follicle. | Tosto R, Vecchio G, Bellia F. New Biotinylated GHK and Related Copper(II) Complex: Antioxidant and Antiglycant Properties In Vitro against Neurodegenerative Disorders. Molecules. 2023 Sep 20;28(18):6724. [PMC] |
| Synthetic | Acetyl tetrapeptide 3: Ac-KGHK-amide | Skin conditioner used in the anti-aging and anti-wrinkle cosmetics. Acetyl tetrapeptide-3 is indicated to boost collagen synthesis involved in hair growth. | [Capixyl] N2-Acetyl-L-lysylglycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysinamide; SCHEMBL29429145 |
| Synthetic | Palmitoyl tetrapeptide 20 Pal-PEKK | Promotes hair pigmentation and reduce the hair greying process, an agonist of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). | Chavan D. Reversal of Premature Hair Graying Treated with a Topical Formulation Containing α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone Agonist (Greyverse Solution 2%). Int J Trichology. 2022 Nov-Dec;14(6):207-209. [PMC] |
| Synthetic | Acetyl hexapeptide 1 Ac-(Nle)AH(DPhe)RW-amide, Melitane | Used in cosmetics and personal care products for its hydrating, brightening, and anti-aging properties. It draws moisture. By regulating melanin synthesis, it reduces hyperpigmentation and dark spots to leave a more even skin tone | [Pubchem] |
| Synthetic | Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 TFA-VYV | Anti aging: Inhibits progerin synthesis, a cell-aging accelerator protein. | [trifluoroacetyl-tripeptide-2] |
| Synthetic | Manganese Tripeptide-1 GHK-Mn+2 | Reduces hyper-pigmentation and has antioxidant properties. | Pintea A, Manea A, Pintea C, Vlad RA, Bîrsan M, Antonoaea P, Rédai EM, Ciurba A. Peptides: Emerging Candidates for the Prevention and Treatment of Skin Senescence: A Review. Biomolecules. 2025 Jan 9;15(1):88. [PMC] |
| Porcine liver | APAAIGPYSQAVLVDR, GLNQALVDLHALGSAR | Antioxidant properties | López-Pedrouso M, Borrajo P, Pateiro M, Lorenzo JM, Franco D. Antioxidant activity and peptidomic analysis of porcine liver hydrolysates using alcalase, bromelain, flavourzyme and papain enzymes. Food Res Int. 2020 Nov;137:109389. [PubMed] |
| Ferritin | GLNQALVDLHALGSAR, ALFQDVQKPSQDEWGK, LSGPQAGLGEYLFER | Antioxidant peptides |
| Trypsinogen | LGEHNIDVLEGNEQFINAAK | Antioxidant peptides |
| Soy protein | LQSGDALRVPSGTTYY, LNSGDALRVPSGTTYY | antioxidants | Durand E, Beaubier S, Ilic I, Fine F, Kapel R, Villeneuve P. Production and antioxidant capacity of bioactive peptides from plant biomass to counteract lipid oxidation. Curr Res Food Sci. 2021 May 29;4:365-397. [PMC] |