FAQs
Fast answers with links to deeper compound dossiers and primary sources.
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Is this medical advice?
No. This site is educational and research-focused only; it does not provide medical advice, dosing recommendations, or sourcing guidance.
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What does “research-only” mean on this site?
“Research-only” means the compound is not approved for clinical use (or it is being discussed in a research context); evidence may be limited to preclinical or early human studies.
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What do the evidence badges mean?
Badges label the study type (e.g., RCT, animal, in vitro) and a simple confidence tier (low/moderate/high) based on study design and consistency.
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What is a “peptide”?
A peptide is a short chain of amino acids; some peptides act like hormones or signaling molecules and can interact with receptors in the body.
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What is “reconstitution”?
Reconstitution is dissolving a dry (lyophilized) substance into a measured volume of liquid to create a known concentration for research handling.
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Why do unit mistakes (mg vs µg) matter so much?
Because 1 mg equals 1000 µg. Mixing units is a common source of 10×–1000× calculation errors.
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Why does the site emphasize citations so much?
Because claims about bioactive compounds are often overstated; linking to primary sources lets readers verify context, methods, limitations, and outcomes.
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Do you include preprints?
Yes, sometimes, but they’re clearly labeled as not peer reviewed and should be treated as preliminary.
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How do I request a compound page, FAQ, or literature entry?
Open an issue or submit a pull request with links to primary sources (PMIDs/DOIs/registries) and a short description of what you want covered.
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What content won’t be hosted here?
No sourcing/vendor guidance and no dosing recommendations or step-by-step self-administration instructions.
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Why do GLP-1 / incretin drugs often “start low and go slow”?
Gradual dose escalation (titration) is commonly used to improve tolerability—especially gastrointestinal side effects—while maintaining the intended therapeutic regimen.
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Where can I find official dosing schedules for FDA-approved drugs?
Use official prescribing information (drug label) from regulators/manufacturers; do not rely on informal online protocols—especially for investigational compounds.