About Amino Desk
Amino Desk is an independent publication covering peptides and GLP-1 medications for people deciding whether, and how, to use them.
Why it exists
Most of what is written about peptides is written by someone selling them. Protocols end in a checkout link, animal studies are presented as proof, and legal status is skipped. Meanwhile the rules have changed several times in two years. We started Amino Desk to answer three plain questions about each compound: is there a lawful way to get it, what has actually been shown in people, and what does it cost.
What you will find here
- The finder. Thirty compounds, filtered by what you are trying to do, each with an evidence grade and legal status.
- The library. A full page on each compound, with sources.
- Blends and stacks. What is in the popular combinations and what has not been tested.
- Costs and provider vetting. Current prices and the checks to run before paying anyone.
- The tracker. A dated record of FDA and HHS actions.
How we work
- Every health page lists its sources. We prefer FDA labels, published studies and government documents, and we say so when a figure rests on something weaker.
- Evidence grades run from A to D and describe how much is known in humans, not how well something is claimed to work. The scale is explained on the finder.
- Dosing is reported only with a source: an FDA label, a published human study, or documented prescriber practice. Where none exists, the page says no dose has been established.
- Every page is dated. This field changes monthly, and a page without a date is not worth trusting.
- Clinical review is shown on each health page. Where it reads "pending", a licensed clinician has not yet reviewed that page, and you should weigh it accordingly.
- We use AI tools for research and drafting, and a person is responsible for what is published. How we use AI explains the details.
The full standards are in the editorial policy.
Independence
Amino Desk is independently owned. It is not owned by, or affiliated with, any pharmacy, telehealth company, drug manufacturer or peptide vendor. Our affiliate disclosure sets out how any commercial relationships are handled and labelled.
What we will not do
- Sell peptides or medications.
- Link to, or take money from, "research use only" vendors.
- Present a compounded or unapproved product as FDA-approved.
- Publish invented testimonials or use AI-generated "doctors".
Who we are not
Amino Desk is not a pharmacy, clinic or medical provider, and nothing here is medical advice. Decisions about medication belong with you and a licensed clinician who knows your history.
Corrections
If something here is wrong or out of date, tell us. We fix errors promptly and update the page date when we do.
Contact
General questions: hello@aminodesk.com
Corrections: corrections@aminodesk.com