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Epitalon Telomere Protocol

Published August 27, 2026 1 min read 10 mg Anti-Aging Peer-Reviewed

Overview

Epitalon (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) was developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson based on the pineal gland peptide Epithalamin. It activates telomerase in somatic cells, leading to telomere elongation. Human fibroblast studies showed cells could exceed the Hayflick limit. Khavinson's 15-year study showed 1.6u20131.8u00d7 reduction in mortality in the treated cohort.

Dosing & Reconstitution Guide

Once daily (10-day cycles) u00b7 10 mg u00b7 Half-life: Short (~minutes)

Reconstitution Table (1 mL mL BAC water u2192 10 mg)

Protocol Dose Duration
Standard cycle 10 mg daily 10 consecutive days
Frequency Twice yearly Spring and autumn

Reconstitute 10 mg with 1 mL saline u2192 10 mg/mL. Administer SC or IM. Run 10 consecutive days, then stop. Repeat in 4u20136 months.

Khavinson's protocols used IM or SC injection. Some researchers use intranasal. Research use only.

Potential Benefits & Side Effects

Potential Benefits

  • Telomere elongation (in vitro and animal data)
  • Telomerase activation
  • Circadian melatonin regulation
  • Longevity markers improvement (human cohort data)
  • Antioxidant enzyme normalisation

Possible Side Effects

  • Very well-tolerated in Khavinson cohort studies
  • Mild injection-site reactions (uncommon)

Storage Instructions

Lyophilized Powder

  • Short-term (<3 months): Refrigerate at 2u00b0Cu20138u00b0C
  • Long-term: Freeze at u221220u00b0C or lower
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Allow vial to reach room temperature before opening

Reconstituted Solution

  • Refrigerate at 2u00b0Cu20138u00b0C u2014 do not freeze
  • Use within 28 days when reconstituted with BAC water
  • Always use sterile technique when drawing doses

References

Khavinson V et al. (2003)

Peptide regulation of aging

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Khavinson V et al. (2004)

Epithalamin increases lifespan of fruit flies, mice and rats

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Important Note

This protocol guide is for educational and research purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any peptide compound.