Epitalon is a synthetic peptide composed of four amino acids: alanine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and glycine. It was first synthesized by Professor Vladimir Khavinson in the 1980s. Epitalon is currently being studied for its potential effects on telomere length and cellular aging.

• Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that naturally shorten as we age.
• Epitalon may activate telomerase, an enzyme that can help maintain or lengthen telomeres.