Research & Safety
A practical guide to reading health claims, checking regulatory status and separating early research from established clinical evidence.
ClinicalTrials.govSearch registered and completed clinical studies.
PubMedSearch biomedical literature and peer-reviewed research.
FDA Drug ResourcesCheck approvals, safety communications and regulatory information.
WADA Prohibited ListImportant for competitive athletes evaluating substances.
PubMedSearch biomedical literature and peer-reviewed research.
FDA Drug ResourcesCheck approvals, safety communications and regulatory information.
WADA Prohibited ListImportant for competitive athletes evaluating substances.
Five questions to ask about a peptide or medication claim
- Is it FDA approved? Approval is indication-specific and should be verified.
- Are there controlled human trials? Animal or cell research cannot establish that a compound is safe or effective in people.
- How large and long were the studies? Small or short studies can miss uncommon risks and long-term outcomes.
- Who funded and published the work? Look for transparent methods, conflicts and peer review.
- Has the evidence been independently replicated? A single promising study is not the same as scientific consensus.
Editorial standard
The Medication Guide does not publish dosing protocols for unapproved research compounds. We prioritize primary sources, clearly label investigational status and distinguish mechanism hypotheses from demonstrated clinical outcomes.