Metabolic / longevity
SS-31 (Elamipretide)
A mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide that binds cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane. FDA-approved as Forzinity (elamipretide) in 2025 for Barth syndrome; used off-label for longevity and energy, where human evidence is limited.
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Regulatory notes
FDA-approved as Forzinity (elamipretide) in September 2025 for Barth syndrome only. Other uses are off-label or research-channel.
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