Peptides: the different kinds, and which ones GAVAU.LT sells
“Peptides” can mean four quite different things: cosmetic ingredients in creams, collagen peptides in food, injectable “research” compounds and oral peptide bioregulators. GAVAU.LT sells the last group – NPCRIZ peptide bioregulators in capsules and sublingual drops, and MyRealWay capsules. In the European Union they are sold as food supplements. This guide explains how to tell the kinds apart and how to choose a product by its source material and form.
Already know what you are looking for? All NPCRIZ peptide bioregulators are in one category. If you would first like to understand what a peptide actually is, the definition is in a separate article.
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Kinds of peptides, and which ones we sell
Search results for “peptides” put four different product groups side by side. They differ in how they are used, which rules apply to them and where they are sold, so it is worth working out straight away which one you need.
Cosmetic peptides
Peptides in creams, serums and masks are cosmetic ingredients: the product goes on the skin and is not eaten. Such products fall under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, not under food rules. Look for cosmetic peptides in a cosmetics shop.
Collagen peptides
Collagen peptides, also called hydrolysed collagen, are a protein-containing food or food supplement, usually sold as a powder. They are a separate group: collagen peptides are not peptide bioregulators, and this guide does not cover them.
Injectable “research” peptides
Online they are sold as “research” compounds, usually as powders or solutions for injection. They are not food supplements, and GAVAU.LT does not sell them. If that is what you are looking for, bear in mind that their legal status is entirely different from that of food supplements.
How the legal status differsOral peptide bioregulators
Complexes of short peptides in capsules or sublingual drops, sold as food supplements. These are what GAVAU.LT sells: NPCRIZ natural cytomaxes, synthetic cytogens, GPL complex products and the Prime Peptide® line, as well as MyRealWay capsules.
See all NPCRIZ peptidesNatural cytomaxes and synthetic cytogens
NPCRIZ peptide bioregulators are grouped by where the peptides come from. The difference is one of composition, not effect: products from both groups are taken the same way, keeping to the daily amount on the label.
Cytomaxes (natural)
- Origin: a peptide complex isolated from the tissue of young farm animals.
- Code: the letter A and a number, from A-1 to A-21.
- Name: states the source tissue, e.g. “Endoluten — pineal gland peptides”.
- Forms: capsules (20 or 60) and sublingual drops (10 ml).
Cytogens (synthetic)
- Origin: short peptides synthesised in a laboratory, not isolated from animal tissue.
- Code: the letters AC and a number, from AC-2 to AC-7.
- Name: “synthetic … peptide analogue”, e.g. “Cartalax — synthetic cartilage peptide analogue”.
- Forms: capsules (60; Ovagen also 20) and sublingual drops (10 ml).
Two more NPCRIZ lines combine several components. Complex peptides (GPL) are the GPL Man and GPL Femme capsules, each of which contains six cytomax complexes. In Prime Peptide® capsules the peptides are combined with other ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals, omega fatty acids or probiotics; each product has its own composition.
Source tissue and complex code
The name of every cytomax states the tissue the peptide complex is isolated from, and the ingredients list gives the complex code. Use the table to find a product by its source material: it describes composition and says nothing about effect. Every cytomax in the table is sold both as capsules and as sublingual drops.
| Source named in the title | Product | Complex |
|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic peptides | Suprefort | A-1 |
| Thyroid peptides | Thyreogen | A-2 |
| Vascular peptides | Ventfort | A-3 |
| Cartilage and bone peptides | Sigumir | A-4 |
| Brain peptides | Cerluten | A-5 |
| Thymus peptides | Vladonix | A-6 |
| Liver peptides | Svetinorm | A-7 |
| Pineal gland peptides | Endoluten | A-8 |
| Kidney peptides | Pielotax | A-9 |
| Stomach mucosa peptides | Stamakort | A-10 |
| Eye tissue peptides | Visoluten | A-11 |
| Bladder peptides | Chitomur | A-12 |
| Testicular peptides | Testoluten | A-13 |
| Heart muscle peptides | Chelohart | A-14 |
| Ovarian peptides | Zhenoluten | A-15 |
| Prostate peptides | Libidon | A-16 |
| Adrenal gland peptides | Glandokort | A-17 |
| Muscle tissue peptides | Gotratix | A-18 |
| Bronchial peptides | Taxorest | A-19 |
| Bone marrow peptides | Bonomarlot | A-20 |
| Parathyroid peptides | Bonothyrk | A-21 |
Cytogens: Vesugen (AC-2), Ovagen (AC-3), Cartalax (AC-4), Pinealon (AC-5), Kristagen, called Crystagen in drop form (AC-6), and Chonluten (AC-7). The sublingual drops line also includes Visulingual, a combination of four AC complexes.
Capsules or sublingual drops
Most peptide complexes are sold in two forms. Choose whichever is more convenient for you: the complex code is the same in both forms, while the other ingredients and the way of taking them differ.
Capsules
- Pack: 20, 30, 60 or 90 capsules, depending on the line.
- How taken: most labels say 1–2 capsules twice a day with a meal.
- Composition: the peptide complex and other ingredients; the capsule shell is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
- Lines: cytomaxes, cytogens, GPL and Prime Peptide®.
Sublingual drops
- Pack: 10 ml bottle with a dropper.
- How taken: per the label, 5–6 drops under the tongue 3–4 times a day, 10–15 minutes before a meal.
- Composition: water and the peptide complex.
- Lines: sublingual cytomaxes and sublingual cytogens.
How to choose: three steps
Choose a peptide bioregulator by its composition and form. We do not match products to a desired result, because no health claims are authorised in the European Union for these food supplements.
Choose the source material
Natural cytomaxes isolated from animal tissue, or cytogens synthesised in a laboratory. If you would rather avoid peptides of animal origin, choose cytogens.
Choose the form
Capsules are taken with a meal, drops under the tongue before a meal. The table below shows how many days each pack lasts: 60 capsules last longer than a 10 ml bottle of drops, 20 capsules about the same.
Find the tissue and code
In the table above, find the product whose name states the source material you are interested in. If you want one product with several complexes, look at GPL; for peptides together with vitamins or other substances, the Prime Peptide® line.
A full comparison of every line, with pack sizes and prices, is in the guide How to choose a peptide bioregulator; how the products are taken is on the page How to take peptide bioregulators.
How long one pack lasts
The arithmetic is simple: we divide the amount in the pack by the daily amount on the label and round down. Where the label gives a range, we show both ends.
| Pack | Daily amount on the label | Lasts about |
|---|---|---|
| Cytomaxes and cytogens, 60 capsules (except Vladonix) | 2–4 capsules (1–2 capsules twice) | 15–30 days |
| Endoluten and Ovagen, 20 capsules | 2–4 capsules | 5–10 days |
| Vladonix, 60 capsules | 1–4 capsules (1–2 capsules once or twice) | 15–60 days |
| GPL Man and GPL Femme, 30 capsules | 2–4 capsules | 7–15 days |
| Prime Peptide®, 90 capsules | 2–4 capsules | 22–45 days |
| Prime Peptide® Biotics, 60 capsules | 2 capsules | 30 days |
| MyRealWay peptide complexes, 30 capsules | 1 capsule | 30 days |
| Sublingual drops, 10 ml | 15–24 drops (5–6 drops 3–4 times) | 7–11 days |
Counting drops: most drop labels state that 18 drops are 1.05 ml, so a 10 ml bottle holds about 170 drops; the exact number depends on the dropper. Most product labels give a course length of 1 month, and the course can be repeated after 3–6 months.
Storage and legal status
Storage
The product descriptions say to keep the products in a dry, cool place out of the reach of children and out of direct sunlight. The exact conditions and the best-before date are on the pack.
Legal status
All peptide bioregulators sold by GAVAU.LT are food supplements under Directive 2002/46/EC. In Lithuania, food supplements are notified to the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT); notification is not an assessment of efficacy. No health claims are authorised for the peptide complexes or peptide ingredients under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, so we do not describe their effect.
More on legal statusFood supplement. A food supplement is not a substitute for medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. A food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Keep out of the reach of children. If pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Common questions about peptides
Does GAVAU.LT sell injectable peptides?
No. We do not sell injectable or “research” peptides. Our peptide bioregulators are capsules and sublingual drops, sold in the EU as food supplements.
What is the difference between cytomaxes and cytogens?
Cytomax peptide complexes are isolated from the tissue of young farm animals and carry the codes A-1 to A-21. Cytogens are short peptides synthesised in a laboratory and carry AC codes. Both groups are taken the same way.
Are peptide bioregulators the same as collagen peptides?
No. Collagen peptides are a protein-containing product, usually sold as a powder. Peptide bioregulators are capsules or drops containing a specific peptide complex identified by a code.
How do I read a product name?
Take “Endoluten, 60 capsules — pineal gland peptides”: the product name, the pack size and the tissue the peptides are isolated from. Cytogen names say “synthetic … peptide analogue”. The complex code (e.g. A-8 or AC-5) is in the ingredients list.
Do the capsules and drops contain the same complex?
Yes. Capsules and drops with the same name list the same complex code; Endoluten, for example, is A-8 in both. The other ingredients, the amount and the way of taking them differ.
How long does one pack last?
At 2–4 capsules a day, a pack of 60 capsules lasts about 15–30 days. A 10 ml bottle of drops, at 15–24 drops a day, lasts about 7–11 days. Other packs are in the table above.
Who are these products not recommended for?
The product descriptions say they are not recommended for children or for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Do not take them if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
