These cards are a static prototype for Peppy’s future source registry. They are designed to help users ask better questions without turning Peppy into a medical decision engine.
General education
How to read evidence claims
Peppy separates broad education from personal medical decisions. Stronger evidence usually means larger, replicated human studies and clinician consensus, not louder claims online.
Safe use
- Compare whether a claim is based on human research, animal research, or anecdotes.
- Write down what outcome you care about before speaking with a professional.
- Ask what evidence would change the professional's view.
Not for
- Choosing a peptide, medication, protocol, source, or dose.
- Replacing a clinician's interpretation of your personal risk factors.
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Professional review
Better questions for a qualified professional
The safest Peppy output is a clearer conversation: what you are trying to understand, what you are already taking, what symptoms or concerns exist, and what you want reviewed.
Safe use
- Turn vague concerns into a short question list.
- Collect routine, sleep, nutrition, medications/supplements, and symptom context.
- Ask what labs or history a professional would need before advising you.
Not for
- Asking Peppy to decide what you should take or change.
- Skipping professional review when symptoms, medications, or labs are involved.
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Safety boundary
Labs are context, not a diagnosis inside Peppy
Manual lab notes can help users prepare questions, but Peppy must not diagnose, interpret labs as final medical advice, or store real uploaded records in the MVP.
Safe use
- List which lab categories you want a professional to explain.
- Note dates, trends, and symptoms without uploading identifiers in MVP.
- Ask what follow-up questions are appropriate for your appointment.
Not for
- Final lab interpretation or diagnosis.
- Uploading PDFs/images before privacy, security, legal, and vendor reviews are complete.
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General education
GLP-1 agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide) — community context
GLP-1 agonists are among the most discussed peptides in weight-management communities. Community reports commonly mention appetite effects, consistency challenges, GI side effects, and the importance of professional monitoring during use.
Safe use
- Organize questions about whether a GLP-1 agonist fits your goals and health history.
- Prepare a list of current supplements, medications, and symptoms to discuss.
- Ask what monitoring (labs, side-effect checks) a professional recommends.
Not for
- Deciding a dose, starting or stopping, or choosing between brands without a clinician.
- Using community dosing reports as personal guidance.
- Combining with other peptides or protocols without professional review.
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General education
BPC-157 — community reports and evidence status
BPC-157 is widely discussed in injury-recovery and gut-health communities. Human evidence is very limited; most reports are preclinical (animal) or anecdotal. Community discussions center on purported healing effects and dosing patterns, which vary widely.
Safe use
- Organize questions about what you are already taking or doing.
- Ask a professional what evidence would be needed before considering any peptide.
- Bring your full symptom and supplement context to the appointment.
Not for
- Starting, dosing, or using BPC-157 based on community reports alone.
- Treating it as a proven healing agent for any condition.
- Combining with other compounds without professional review.
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General education
TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4) — community context
TB-500 is frequently discussed in athletic and injury-recovery communities. Human clinical evidence is lacking; most reported experiences come from animal studies or personal anecdotes. Community users often discuss it alongside BPC-157.
Safe use
- Prepare a list of current symptoms, injuries, and what you want reviewed.
- Ask what evidence a qualified professional would require before advising.
- Organize training history, sleep, and recovery context to discuss.
Not for
- Using TB-500 as a treatment for any specific condition without clinician guidance.
- Following community-reported protocols for dosing or cycling.
- Assuming it is safe or well-studied in humans.
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General education
CJC-1295 and ipamorelin — growth-hormone-related peptides
CJC-1295 (with or without DAC) and ipamorelin are growth-hormone-secretagogue peptides frequently discussed in anti-aging and performance communities. Community reports discuss perceived energy, sleep, and body-composition effects. Clinical human data is limited.
Safe use
- Organize your sleep quality, training frequency, and recovery patterns to discuss.
- Prepare questions about what monitoring a professional recommends for GH-related peptides.
- Ask what evidence exists for the specific outcome you are targeting.
Not for
- Using GH-related peptides based on community dosing patterns.
- Assuming these are proven anti-aging or performance treatments.
- Combining with other peptides without professional review.
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General education
Sermorelin and tesamorelin — prescription GH secretagogues
Sermorelin and tesamorelin are FDA-approved in specific contexts and are often discussed in anti-aging and metabolic-health communities. Tesamorelin has more clinical data for specific indications. Both require a prescription and professional monitoring.
Safe use
- Prepare questions about whether these are appropriate for your specific health context.
- Organize your full medical history, labs, and current medications to discuss.
- Ask what a qualified professional would need before considering either option.
Not for
- Obtaining or using these without a prescription and clinician oversight.
- Assuming they are interchangeable or universally safe.
- Using community experience reports as personal medical advice.
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General education
NAD+ precursors and peptide combinations
NAD+ precursors (NMN, NR) and NAD+ peptide combinations are popular in longevity and energy communities. Community discussions focus on perceived energy, sleep, and metabolic effects. Clinical evidence in humans is still emerging and dose-dependency is actively studied.
Safe use
- Organize your current energy levels, sleep patterns, and metabolic health context.
- Prepare questions about what monitoring (blood markers) a professional recommends.
- Ask what evidence exists for your specific goals before starting any NAD+ approach.
Not for
- Starting high-dose NAD+ precursors based on community reports.
- Assuming longer use is risk-free with no professional monitoring.
- Combining with other peptides or supplements without clinician review.
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Safety boundary
General peptide safety red flags
Not all peptide information online is safe to act on. Peppy organizes what you are already doing so a professional can evaluate it. Peppy does not endorse any peptide source, dose, or protocol. Watch for vendors making health claims, dosing instructions in ads, or testimonials presented as medical evidence.
Safe use
- Bring any peptide, supplement, or medication context to your appointment for professional review.
- Ask what lab work a professional recommends before starting or continuing anything.
- Organize questions about side effects, interactions, and monitoring needs.
Not for
- Acting on vendor claims, social media testimonials, or dosing guides without professional review.
- Buying peptides from sources without verifying compounding pharmacy legitimacy.
- Telling a clinician you don't need their input because a community group says it's safe.
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Safety boundary
Compounded peptides — what to ask before using
Many peptides discussed in fitness and longevity communities are sold via compounding pharmacies or 'research chemical' vendors rather than as FDA-approved products. Peppy helps you organize questions about what a professional would want to know — legitimacy, sterility, third-party testing, and whether an FDA-approved alternative exists. Peppy does not endorse any compounding source or vendor.
Safe use
- Ask a professional whether an FDA-approved version of the molecule exists for your situation.
- Bring the compound name, vendor label, lot number, and any third-party test certificate to your appointment.
- Organize questions about sterility, endotoxin, and storage requirements before any decision.
Not for
- Deciding which compounding pharmacy or vendor to use based on community endorsements.
- Treating 'research use only' labeled products as safe for personal use.
- Choosing a peptide, dose, or schedule without clinician review.
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Safety boundary
Lab results — Peppy organizes, a clinician interprets
Manual lab notes (hormone panels, metabolic markers, lipid panels, inflammatory markers) are useful context to bring to an appointment, but they require a qualified professional to interpret in light of your full history, symptoms, medications, and goals. Peppy does not diagnose, label ranges as 'good' or 'bad' in personal terms, or recommend follow-up testing without professional input.
Safe use
- List which lab categories you want a professional to walk through (and why).
- Note dates, trends, and any symptoms you experienced around the same time.
- Prepare questions about what follow-up testing, if any, your professional would recommend.
Not for
- Self-diagnosing from a single lab value or trend.
- Using Peppy to decide which supplements, peptides, or medications to start or stop based on labs.
- Substituting Peppy's organization for a clinician's interpretation of your personal risk factors.
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Safety boundary
Sourcing scams and 'research use only' labels
Online peptide 'research chemical' vendors, grey-market telehealth clinics, and gym-floor sellers all use similar language ('for research use only', 'not for human consumption', 'lab tested') that is not a substitute for clinician oversight, FDA approval, or a verified pharmacy. Peppy helps you spot the patterns that warrant a professional conversation, not act on a vendor's claims.
Safe use
- Bring any vendor label, certificate of analysis, or telehealth consult summary to a professional for review.
- Ask a clinician how to verify whether a specific product is FDA-approved for your situation.
- Organize questions about cost, access, and legitimate clinical pathways instead of grey-market ones.
Not for
- Verifying a vendor's legitimacy using community testimonials alone.
- Treating a 'research use only' label as evidence the product is safe for personal use.
- Bypassing clinician oversight because a vendor or community says you do not need it.
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