Choose any two compounds below to see them side by side. Each comparison page lines up the level of evidence behind each one, the registered clinical trials, and where each stands with regulators, so the differences are easy to see in one place.
This is a side-by-side of what is documented, not a ranking. Different compounds are studied for different things, in different people, at different amounts. A row that looks stronger for one compound does not make it the better choice for anyone.
| HCG | Melanotan 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest evidence tier on the page | E1 Approved-label evidence FDA or EMA approved labelling for a specific indication. | E1 Approved-label evidence FDA or EMA approved labelling for a specific indication. |
| Regulatory status | Not stated | FDA- and EMA-approved (Scenesse) for erythropoietic protoporphyria; not approved for tanning or cosmetic use |
| Research area | Sexual health and melanocortin | Sexual health and melanocortin |
| Regulator-approved dose on file | No approved dose | No approved dose |
| Molecular formula | Not reliably established | Not reliably established |
| Molar mass | Not reliably established | Not reliably established |
| CAS number | 9002-61-3 | Not reliably established |
| Registered trials on this site | None linked yet | None linked yet |
| What is not known | A single, standardized, trial-established optimal HCG dose and schedule for the specific off-label goal of preserving testicular size and fertility potential during testosterone replacement therapy; this site did not identify a large modern randomized controlled trial settling that question, and reported clinical practice varies between... | Efficacy or safety for cosmetic tanning or libido enhancement in people without EPP. No trial tested that use as a primary endpoint. Whether self-administered injectable products sold as "Melanotan 1" match the composition, purity or stability of the pharmaceutical-grade implant actually studied and approved. |
Full pages: HCG and Melanotan 1. See also the clinical trial tracker and how we grade evidence.
Educational reference, not medical advice. Trial data from ClinicalTrials.gov. Everything else is drawn from the compound pages on this site, each of which cites its sources.
Most requested comparisons
These are the pairings readers look for most often. Each opens a full side-by-side page.
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- CJC-1295 (no DAC) vs Ipamorelin
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Repair and recovery
Longevity, mitochondria and brain
How to read a comparison
A side-by-side table can make two compounds look equally proven when they are not. Keep these points in mind as you read.
- Evidence level matters more than the headline. Every compound is placed on the same six-tier scale, from published human clinical trials down to community reports. A compound with large human trials and one with only animal studies are not comparable, even when both appear in the same table.
- Registered trials show what is being tested. A trial listed on ClinicalTrials.gov tells you a question is being studied, not that the answer is known. Check the status and phase. You can browse every tracked study on the clinical trial tracker and see recent registry updates in the trial changes feed.
- Regulatory status is specific to a formulation and a country. Approval of one product does not mean every version of that compound is approved.
- Different populations and doses limit direct comparison. Results from separate trials, run in different people over different periods, cannot be lined up as if they came from a head-to-head study unless a comparison page says a head-to-head study exists.
Frequently asked questions
Which compound is better?
These pages do not rank compounds or tell anyone what to use. They show what the published and registered evidence says about each one so you can see where the evidence is strong and where it is thin.
Why are some comparisons mostly empty on one side?
Many popular peptides have little or no human trial data. When that is the case, the comparison says so plainly rather than filling the gap with community claims.
Can I compare doses here?
Reported amounts are documented on each individual peptide page, with the source and evidence tier for every figure. If you need to work out concentrations, the reconstitution calculator is a math tool only and does not suggest an amount.
Where can I see every compound?
The full peptide library lists every entry,.
PeptideBlog is an educational reference compiled from public sources. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is a recommendation for or against any compound.
