Epithalon

Reconstitution

Every vial size below is mixed to the same concentration, 10 mg/mL, so the syringe reads the same number of units for a given dose no matter which vial you bought.

Dose to syringe units

On a standard 100-unit (1 mL) insulin syringe, at the concentration above:

Amounts listed in the Dosify Me data: 1000–10000 mcg. Frequency: daily, 10-20 day cycles. Timing: morning, fasted.

The 10mg vial mixes with 1mL of BAC water to 10mg/mL (100mcg/unit), so 5mg is 50 units and 10mg is 100 units, one full 1mL syringe.

Reading units for Epithalon

• Syringe units measure volume, not the amount of Epithalon: on a U-100 insulin syringe 100 units is 1 mL.
• The vial is labelled in mg while quantities are often written in mcg: 1 mg is 1000 mcg, so a 10 mg vial holds 10000 mcg.

Check one row of the table above: 5000 mcg is 5 mg; 5 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 0.5 mL; 0.5 mL × 100 = 50 units.

What it does

• A synthetic version of epithalamin, studied in Russian research for telomerase activation and longevity.
• Typically run in short cycles (10-20 days) rather than continuously.
• Experimental compound, not FDA-approved — animal studies are more extensive than human data.

Why it is listed under Longevity & Mitochondrial, Sleep

• Longevity & Mitochondrial: Studied for telomerase activation in Russian longevity research.
• Sleep: Experimental research included sleep architecture studies as part of longevity protocols.

What users report

Anecdotal and early-research reports, kept apart from the evidence above. Not clinically established.

• Users report deeper sleep and a more regular sleep-wake rhythm, attributed to melatonin regulation — the most consistent report.
• Some report more energy and a sense of resilience lasting weeks after a 10-20 day course.
• Claims of slowed aging and 'lengthened telomeres' come from the Russian research and are not verified in independent human trials.
• Reports of improved skin and reduced inflammation are common and unverified.

Side effects

• Mild injection site reactions.
• Vivid dreams, headache, or drowsiness.
• Muted, lethargic feeling in the first 1-3 doses.
• Safety data mostly from one Russian group; no Western replication.

Epithalon calculator

Different vial or dose? Open the Epithalon reconstitution calculator, pre-filled with these numbers.

Frequently asked

How many units is 1 mg of Epithalon?

At 10 mg/mL (the concentration every vial size mixes to), 1 mg of Epithalon is 10.0 units on a 100-unit insulin syringe (0.100 mL).

How many units is 2.5 mg of Epithalon?

At 10 mg/mL (the concentration every vial size mixes to), 2.5 mg of Epithalon is 25.0 units on a 100-unit insulin syringe (0.250 mL).

How many units is 5 mg of Epithalon?

At 10 mg/mL (the concentration every vial size mixes to), 5 mg of Epithalon is 50.0 units on a 100-unit insulin syringe (0.500 mL).

How much bacteriostatic water do I add to a 10 mg vial of Epithalon?

1.00 mL, which gives 10 mg/mL. Other vial sizes use proportionally more or less water so the syringe reads the same.

How often is Epithalon taken?

Daily, 10-20 day cycles. Morning, fasted Typical cycle: 10–20 days on, then break; repeat 2–3×/year.

Sources

• Epithalon Peptide Induces Telomerase Activity and Telomere Elongation in Human Somatic Cells (ResearchGate)
• Epitalon Protects Against Post-Ovulatory Aging-Related Damage of Mouse Oocytes In Vitro (PMC)
• Epithalon peptide bioregulator and telomerase — Khavinson research overview

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