The Science Behind Natural Peptides
Natural Embryonic Peptides
AvinoCort is rich in growth factors — IGF-1, FGF, NGF, EGF — these low-molecular weight oligopeptides pass intact into the bloodstream via pinocytosis, reaching receptor sites directly.
Cortisol & Stress Support
The growth factors in AvinoCort act on the adrenal cortex to fine-tune the body's stress response. Clinical research suggests it may help modulate cortisol levels, supporting healthy HPA axis function, energy regulation, and recovery from physical and emotional stress.
Longevity & Performance
Combined with pharmaceutical-grade creatine, AvinoCort Plus addresses multiple pathways simultaneously — mitochondrial energy (ATP), muscle health, cognitive performance, and cellular repair. Not an either/or supplement. A whole-system approach.
Understanding Natural Peptide Support
How AvinoCort Works Inside Your Body
Inside Your Body
AvinoCort's oligopeptides are low-molecular weight — small enough to pass intact through the gut wall into the bloodstream via a process called pinocytosis. Unlike larger protein supplements that must be broken down first, these peptides arrive at their receptor sites structurally intact.
Once in circulation, the growth factors exert their adaptogenic activity — fine-tuning the adrenal cortex response, stimulating division of mature cells, and decreasing mortality of aging cells by activating fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptors.
The result: healing is accelerated. Cellular processes normalize. Stress response becomes more measured. Not by forcing a hormonal outcome — by supporting the body's own regulatory systems.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
7 Natural Growth Factors in AvinoCort
IGF-1 & IGF-2
Growth & development; liver, kidney & brain function
FGF (Fibroblast Growth Factor)
Skeletal & nervous system; cellular normalization
NGF incl. BDNF
Neural cell regeneration; brain-derived support
EGF (Epidermal GF)
Tissue growth, development & wound healing
CTGF & TGF-β
Collagen, cartilage & immune regulation
Follistatin
Tissue building, repair & embryonic axis
Thymosin Beta-4 (Tβ4)
Tissue protection, regeneration & remodeling
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