Pinealon

What people use it for

• Memory, focus and brain ageing (popular use)
• Protecting brain cells (cell and animal research)

What Pinealon does in the body

Part of a family of short peptides developed in Russia that are proposed to enter cells and influence gene activity. Lab studies suggest it may protect brain cells from oxidative stress.

Strength of evidence

Very weak: cell and animal studies, mostly from one research group; no rigorous human trials.

Look up the evidence

• Reviews on PubMed: Summaries of the published research
• Clinical trials on PubMed: Published studies in people
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Registered trials, past and ongoing

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Reported side effects & risks

• Unknown; little safety data
• Injection-site reactions (injected)

Who should avoid it or take extra care

• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Under 18

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Regulatory status

Not approved as a medicine in the US, UK or EU.

How it's taken

Route: Capsules, nasal spray or injection (popular use)

How long it lasts (half-life): Not established

Storage

Unreconstituted (powder) vials are usually kept refrigerated or frozen and away from light. Once mixed with bacteriostatic water, keep refrigerated and do not freeze; follow the supplier's stated beyond-use date.