Journal SEQVORA.
Science feels closer when you ask good questions.
Articles:17
Peptides: let's begin with the basics
What peptides are made of, how they differ from proteins, and why belonging to the same class does not mean having the same effect.
Marine collagen: does the source or the evidence matter more?
What to check when comparing collagen supplements: composition, studies of the finished product, tolerability and limitations.
Collagen and joints: asking the right questions
Which study outcomes matter when assessing collagen for joints, and why a supplement does not replace a diagnosis.
Selank: what evidence to look for
How to assess a clinical study of anxiety: its design, participants, measurements and limitations.
Semax: context matters more than bold conclusions
What to look for in Semax studies: the patient group, endpoints, safety and how broadly the findings apply.
Carnosine: a mechanism is not a promise
How to distinguish a biochemical hypothesis from a proven effect on health and lifespan.
Bioregulators: questions about the evidence
Why the name of a field cannot replace an assessment of a specific substance, study and indication.
GLP-1: the hormone, the receptor and the medicines
How natural GLP-1, its receptor and medicinal agonists differ. Basic concepts without treatment regimens.
Semaglutide: beyond the headlines
What a GLP-1 receptor agonist is, how to assess semaglutide study results and why treatment requires a doctor.
BPC-157: where the evidence stops
Why experimental data on BPC-157 cannot replace clinical trials, and which questions remain open.
Growth hormone: a measurement is not an outcome
Why a change in a hormone measurement does not establish better recovery or athletic performance.
TB-500 and thymosin: getting the names right
How to match a trade name, a molecule and a study without transferring conclusions between different substances.
Argireline: behind the “Botox effect” claim
An overview of acetyl hexapeptide-8, studies of cosmetic formulas and the limits of comparisons with botulinum toxin.
Facial peptides: reading the label
A clear approach to checking a cosmetic product: its INCI list, formula, claims and published evidence.
Reading the claims on a cream jar
Hydration, the appearance of wrinkles and the effect of a procedure are different claims. Learn to find the relevant research for each.
Antimicrobial peptides: an idea's long journey
Why activity in the laboratory does not amount to a ready-made treatment, and which testing stages matter to patients.
“99% purity”: what does that number mean?
Why an analytical certificate does not prove clinical effectiveness, and what to ask about documentation.