Cortagen vs Pinealon
Moderate Research vs Well Studied
synergistic Complementary CNS bioregulators; Cortagen for cortex, Pinealon for general brain.
Molecular Data
Cortagen Pinealon
Weight 416 Da 418.4 Da
Half-life Minutes (short peptide); effects persist via epigenetic changes Not established
Chain 4 amino acids 3 amino acids
Type Tetrapeptide bioregulator Tripeptide
Key Benefits
Cortagen
01 Regulates central nervous system function
02 Powerful anti-inflammatory effects in brain
03 Supports nerve regeneration
04 Restores oxidative balance
05 Stimulates interleukin-2 expression
06 Reduces autoimmune reactions
07 Beneficial after ischemic brain injury
08 Modulates gene expression in neural tissue
Pinealon
01 Direct DNA interaction
02 Neuroprotection
03 Cognitive enhancement
04 Excellent safety profile
05 40+ years of clinical use in Russia
Dosing Protocols
Cortagen
10-20 mg daily / Once daily for 10-20 consecutive days
Research protocol 10 mg Daily for 10 days
Pinealon
Injectable: 5mg daily or 100-300mcg daily; Oral: 0.2mg twice daily / Injectable: daily for 20 days; Oral: morning and afternoon on empty stomach
Neuroprotection 5mg daily Once daily
Cognitive Enhancement 100-300mcg Daily or every other day
Anti-aging 5mg 20 days, 2-3x yearly
Side Effects
Cortagen
Generally well-tolerated
Minimal side effects reported
Pinealon
Minimal injection site reactions
Mild gastrointestinal adjustment
Occasional headache
Fatigue
Contraindications
Active neurological emergencies (seek medical care)
Known hypersensitivity
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Pregnancy
Lactation
Research Evidence
Cortagen Pinealon
Status Moderate Research Well Studied
References 4 studies 4 studies
FDA Approved No No
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