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Cortagen

THE ADRENAL SUPPORTER

Peptide Complex AEDP

Cortagen is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro) that supports both brain and heart health. It works by entering neurons and heart cells to modify gene expression, promoting repair and stress resistance. It's studied for traumatic brain injury, nerve regeneration, and cardiac protection after stress.

Cortagen
Cortagen
Cortagen

Cortagen Evidence Snapshot

How these guides are reviewed
Regulatory status
Not FDA approved · research use only
Dosing guidance
Reviewed by our clinical team
Linked evidence
1 research sources
Content updated
Aug 28, 2026

Dose and schedule recommendations shown below come from The Peptide App Clinical Team. Research links are provided so readers can inspect the supporting evidence directly. Review the sources.

Quick Answers About Cortagen

Is Cortagen FDA approved?

No. This profile records Cortagen as not FDA approved and for research use only.

More context

Review the regulatory and source details on this page for the current context.

What dose does The Peptide App Clinical Team recommend for Cortagen?

Dose: 10 mcg daily for 10 days (intranasal or oral).

More context

Schedule: daily. Cycle: 10 days on, then as needed. This is clinical-team guidance for reference and does not replace individualized instructions from a licensed clinician.

What research supports this Cortagen guide?

This guide links to 1 curated or current research sources.

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Studied Effects & Mechanisms

Epigenetic Regulation

Opens chromatin for transcription of repair genes

Neurotrophin Boost

Increases BDNF and NGF for nerve growth and repair

Cardiac Protection

Activates stress-resistance genes in heart tissue

Antioxidant

Upregulates Nrf2 pathway for cellular protection

Who is this for

People recovering from brain injury
Those with nerve damage needing regeneration
People under chronic stress
Those seeking brain-heart health optimization

Research-Market Price Snapshot

A compact market signal for this profile. The dedicated pricing page owns vendor, vial-size, and price-per-mg comparisons.

Updated Aug 29, 2026

Vendors
14
Listings
14
Observed range
$32$75
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Market evidence

Cortagen product testing and COAs

Current certificates are on file for 7 of 17 vendors tracked in the Cortagen market. Research on this page describes the molecule. Vendor certificates concern particular market samples or batches; they do not change the research evidence or establish clinical safety, sterility, or suitability for use.

Cortagen Research

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