Where the data comes from
Every protocol, dose range, side-effect note, and educational claim in MAXXLIFE is grounded in published literature, manufacturer monographs, or recognized nutrition and training authorities. The list below is the running bibliography. Click any entry to view the source.
Peptide therapeutics
BPC-157: gastric and musculoskeletal healing review
Sikiric P, et al. Curr Pharm Des. 2014;20(7):1126-35.
TB-500 (Thymosin β4): wound healing and angiogenesis
Goldstein AL, et al. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2012;1269:5-17.
GHK-Cu: copper peptide skin and hair regeneration
Pickart L, Margolina A. Int J Mol Sci. 2018;19(7):1987.
PT-141 (Bremelanotide): sexual dysfunction RCTs
Kingsberg SA, et al. Obstet Gynecol. 2019;134(5):899-908.
Tesamorelin: visceral adipose reduction in HIV lipodystrophy
Falutz J, et al. N Engl J Med. 2007;357(23):2359-2370.
CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin: GHRH analog pharmacology
Teichman SL, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006;91(3):799-805.
MOTS-c: mitochondrial-derived peptide and metabolic health
Lee C, et al. Cell Metab. 2015;21(3):443-454.
NAD+: nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide and aging
Rajman L, et al. Cell Metab. 2018;27(3):529-547.
Selank: anxiolytic peptide pharmacology
Medvedev VE, et al. Bull Exp Biol Med. 2014;156(4):441-3.
Semax: neuroprotective ACTH(4-10) analog
Levitskaya NG, et al. Russ J Physiol. 2008;94(1):122-31.
GLP-1 / GIP agonists
Semaglutide: STEP 1 weight-loss trial
Wilding JPH, et al. N Engl J Med. 2021;384(11):989-1002.
Tirzepatide: SURMOUNT-1 weight-loss trial
Jastreboff AM, et al. N Engl J Med. 2022;387(3):205-216.
Retatrutide: Phase 2 obesity trial
Jastreboff AM, et al. N Engl J Med. 2023;389(6):514-526.
Liraglutide: SCALE Obesity and Prediabetes trial
Pi-Sunyer X, et al. N Engl J Med. 2015;373(1):11-22.
FDA prescribing information for Wegovy, Zepbound, and Saxenda
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Drugs@FDA database.
Hormones and androgens
Testosterone replacement therapy: Endocrine Society guideline
Bhasin S, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2018;103(5):1715-1744.
TRAVERSE cardiovascular safety trial
Lincoff AM, et al. N Engl J Med. 2023;389(2):107-117.
Enclomiphene for secondary hypogonadism
Kim ED, et al. BJU Int. 2016;117(4):677-85.
HCG / hCG: fertility and androgen recovery
Liu PY, et al. Endocr Rev. 2004;25(5):747-789.
Supplements
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets
Vitamins, minerals, botanicals, amino acids. Authoritative dose and safety reference.
Examine.com independent supplement evidence database
Peer-reviewed studies summarized for major supplements.
Creatine monohydrate: ISSN position stand
Kreider RB, et al. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2017;14:18.
Omega-3 EPA/DHA: cardiovascular outcomes
AHA Science Advisory. Circulation. 2017;135(15):e867-e884.
Magnesium: Linus Pauling Institute review
Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University.
Vitamin D3: Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline
Holick MF, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2011;96(7):1911-30.
Ashwagandha: stress and sleep meta-analyses
Pratte MA, et al. J Altern Complement Med. 2014;20(12):901-8.
Berberine: glucose and lipid metabolism
Yin J, et al. Metabolism. 2008;57(5):712-7.
Nutrition and macros
Mifflin-St Jeor BMR equation
Mifflin MD, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 1990;51(2):241-7.
Protein intake for muscle hypertrophy meta-analysis
Morton RW, et al. Br J Sports Med. 2018;52(6):376-384.
Dietary protein: ISSN position stand
Jäger R, et al. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2017;14:20.
Activity multipliers and TDEE: Harris-Benedict revisited
Roza AM, Shizgal HM. Am J Clin Nutr. 1984;40(1):168-82.
USDA FoodData Central food composition database
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.
Blood-type diet: critical evidence review
Cusack L, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2013;98(1):99-104. (Educational context only. No causal evidence.)
Training and recovery
Resistance training volume meta-analysis
Schoenfeld BJ, et al. J Sports Sci. 2017;35(11):1073-1082.
VO2max and all-cause mortality
Mandsager K, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2018;1(6):e183605.
ACSM exercise prescription guidelines (11th ed.)
American College of Sports Medicine. Wolters Kluwer; 2021.
Sleep and athletic performance
Walker MP. Sleep. 2017;40(6).
Bloodwork reference ranges
Lab reference ranges from Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Adult reference intervals for CBC, CMP, lipid, hormone panels.
LabCorp test directory
Reference intervals and methodology per analyte.
AACE / ACE clinical practice guidelines for lipid management
Jellinger PS, et al. Endocr Pract. 2017;23(Suppl 2):1-87.
ApoB and cardiovascular risk
Marston NA, et al. JAMA Cardiol. 2022;7(3):250-256.
Biological age and longevity
Injection technique and safety
Important
MAXXLIFE is an educational tool. Information here is not medical advice. Most peptides referenced are research chemicals not approved by the FDA for human use outside of specific indications. Consult a licensed clinician before starting, stopping, or changing any compound.