About CheckPeptides
CheckPeptides is an independent research database providing trust scores, clinical trial data, FDA adverse event summaries, vendor ratings, and clinic listings for peptides.
Mission
Peptide use is growing fast — but consumer-accessible, research-backed information is scarce. Most sources are vendor-written, anecdote-heavy, or behind paywalls.
CheckPeptides aggregates public scientific data and surfaces it in a format that helps consumers make more informed decisions. We don't promote peptide use — we make the evidence legible.
Trust Score Methodology
R Research Evidence Score
- • Clinical trial count and phase weighting (Phase 3 > Phase 2 > Phase 1)
- • Total enrollment across trials
- • Peer-reviewed paper count from PubMed
- • Citation count as quality signal
- • FDA approval status (bonus)
S Safety Profile Score
- • FDA FAERS adverse event report counts
- • Serious event rate (hospitalization, death)
- • Inverse weighting — more adverse events = lower score
- • Normalized per usage prevalence estimate
Combined Score
Final trust score is a weighted composite of Research Evidence (60%) and Safety Profile (40%). Scores range 0–100. Grade bands: A (80–100), B (60–79), C (40–59), D (20–39), F (<20).
Vendor Scores
Vendor trust scores add three dimensions on top of basic research alignment:
- • Transparency: COA availability, third-party testing, lab publishing
- • Reputation: Reddit sentiment, Trustpilot/BBB ratings, community feedback
- • Compliance: FDA warning letters, enforcement actions, known violations
Data Sources
ClinicalTrials.gov
clinicaltrials.gov →US National Library of Medicine registry of clinical studies. Used for trial counts, phases, enrollment, and completion status per peptide.
PubMed / NCBI
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov →National Institutes of Health biomedical literature database. Used for peer-reviewed paper counts, citation data, and research evidence assessment.
openFDA (FAERS)
open.fda.gov →FDA Adverse Event Reporting System. Used for serious adverse event counts, hospitalization reports, and death reports per substance.
DataForSEO
dataforseo.com →Used for clinic and vendor discovery via Google Maps SERP data. Provides business listings, ratings, and reviews.
FAQ
Is this medical advice?
No. CheckPeptides provides information for educational and research purposes only. Nothing on this site should be interpreted as medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before using any peptide or starting any treatment.
How are trust scores calculated?
Peptide trust scores combine a Research Evidence sub-score (weighted by clinical trial count and phase, paper count, citation quality) and a Safety Profile sub-score (FDA adverse event data, serious event rates). Vendor scores add Transparency, Reputation, and Compliance dimensions.
How often is data updated?
Data is refreshed monthly via automated pipelines pulling from ClinicalTrials.gov, PubMed, and openFDA. Change log entries are generated whenever scores or key fields change.
Can vendors pay to improve their score?
Never. Scores are computed algorithmically from public data sources only. CheckPeptides does not accept payment to alter rankings or scores.
Medical Disclaimer
The information on CheckPeptides is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Peptides vary widely in their legal status, safety profiles, and appropriate uses. Many peptides discussed on this site are research chemicals not approved for human use by the FDA or equivalent regulatory bodies.
Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on CheckPeptides.