So what is the “research market”?
Thanks for your interest and for your questions — we appreciate your desire to make informed decisions. It’s important to us that you understand exactly what you’re buying and why this industry looks the way it does.
Many of the products we offer fall into what’s known as the “research-use only” category. These compounds have been studied for their potential applications in fields such as longevity, cognitive function, recovery, and metabolic health. However, they are not yet FDA-approved for human consumption, which is why we clearly state that our products are for laboratory research and development purposes only.
The term “research market” refers to a legal but non-FDA-approved space where products can be sold for research purposes. This means:
- These peptides can be legally manufactured, sold, and purchased for research and laboratory testing.
- They are not classified as controlled substances.
- They are not illegal to buy or sell for research.
- However, they cannot be marketed as dietary supplements or drugs for human consumption.
Think of it as similar to the early days of other scientific innovations — creatine, CBD, and even stem cell therapies were once operating in similar grey zones before more data and regulation caught up.
Why does this market exist?
Scientific interest is often ahead of regulatory approval. Many compounds show promising results in preclinical studies or are being evaluated in global research settings, and there’s demand from academic, biotech, and private research communities who want to explore their potential further.
The U.S. pharmaceutical approval process is lengthy, expensive, and bureaucratic — often taking 10+ years and hundreds of millions of dollars to bring a drug to market. This creates a gap between innovation and availability. The research market fills that gap for researchers, biohackers, and performance scientists who want access to cutting-edge tools before they’re FDA-approved.
Are we alone in this?
Not at all.
There are dozens of companies operating responsibly in this space, including:
- Peptide Sciences
- Limitless Life Nootropics
- Core Peptides
- Integrative Peptides
- Biotech Peptides
Each of these companies, like us, caters to the growing community of researchers who are exploring what’s next in health and performance science. While we can’t speak for others, we hold ourselves to high standards of quality control, sourcing, and transparency.
If you have more questions, we’re always happy to talk through them. The landscape is evolving quickly, and our mission is to stay ahead of the curve while staying within the bounds of the law and scientific integrity.
Let us know how we can help.