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Fitness, strength & recovery

Strength, exercise and recovery support, with proven foundations separated from experimental compounds.

14 compounds: 1 FDA-approved, 7 over the counter, 6 research only.

Updated October 7, 2026

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compounds for fitness, strength & recovery, each with its US status

licensed providers list at least one of them

%

sold over the counter, no prescription needed

14 compounds

BPC-157

peptide

A lab-made peptide popular for injury recovery. Mostly animal data, and not an approved drug.

Research onlyAnimal & lab studies only
Education only

TB-500

peptide

A synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4 marketed for recovery. Animal data only; not approved.

Research onlyAnimal & lab studies only
Education only

A protein supplement made from animal collagen, popular for skin, joints and recovery.

No prescriptionEmerging evidence
14 providers

A gentle form of magnesium that people take for sleep and relaxation.

No prescriptionEmerging evidence
15 providers

GHK-Cu

peptide

A copper peptide common in skin-care serums. Injectable versions are not approved.

No prescriptionEmerging evidence
6 providers

Prescription testosterone replacement for men with confirmed low testosterone.

PrescriptionStrong human evidence
7 providers

The most researched sports supplement, for strength and power; brain effects are being studied.

No prescriptionStrong human evidence
14 providers

Ipamorelin

peptide

A growth-hormone-releasing peptide sold online for body composition. Not approved.

Research onlyAnimal & lab studies only
Education only

CJC-1295

peptide

A long-acting growth-hormone-releasing peptide sold online, often with ipamorelin. Not approved.

Research onlyAnimal & lab studies only
Education only

Vitamin D

supplement

An essential vitamin for bones and muscles; worth testing before you supplement.

No prescriptionModerate human evidence
17 providers

L-glutamine

supplement

An amino acid that fuels gut-lining cells; taken for "leaky gut" and recovery.

No prescriptionEmerging evidence
10 providers

AOD-9604

peptide

A modified growth-hormone fragment promoted for fat loss without an FDA-approved use.

Research onlyEmerging evidence
Education only

IGF-1 LR3

peptide

A long-acting laboratory analog of IGF-1 with no FDA-approved human use.

Research onlyAnimal & lab studies only
Education only

Iron

supplement

A mineral supplement for iron deficiency, best taken after a ferritin or blood test confirms a need.

No prescriptionStrong human evidence
16 providers
Example journals

Journals for fitness & strength.

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Coach Priya
From a coach
Example

Lifting & recovery shelf

What I tell clients to look at first. Boring works. The peptides are here so you can see why I say wait.

Creatine monohydrateVitamin DCollagen peptidesOmega-3 fatty acidsBPC-157+1 more