The Science

No biochemistry degree required. Here's what's actually inside, in plain English.

Most supplement labels read like a chemistry final. This page breaks down every compound we use — what it is, what it does in your body, and which AEO product it lives in — so you can make an informed choice instead of a hopeful one.

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First things first — what is a peptide?

Your body is built from proteins. Proteins are made of smaller building blocks called amino acids strung together like beads on a chain. A peptide is just a short chain of those amino acids — too small to be a full protein, but big enough to do a specific job.

The key thing to understand: peptides are mostly signaling molecules. They don't bulldoze their way through your system — they act like messages, telling specific cells to do something: repair this tissue, calm this inflammation, kick off this process. Your body already makes thousands of them naturally.

The peptides in our recovery products — BPC-157 and TB-500 — are studied specifically for their role in the body's tissue-repair and recovery signaling. That's why they show up in formulas built around movement, joints, and bouncing back.

The simple version

If a protein is a full sentence, a peptide is a single, sharp instruction — a sticky note your body sends to a specific cell.

"Repair here." "Recover faster." The note doesn't do the work itself; it tells the right crew to show up.

Recovery peptides

The two peptides behind our recovery line.

These are the actives in BPC-157 and the Wolverine Stack — our products for people who train hard, work physical jobs, or just don't want recovery lagging behind them.

BPC-157
"Body Protection Compound" · 15 amino acids

A peptide originally identified from a protein found in the stomach. It's studied for its role in the body's natural repair signaling — particularly around connective tissue, joints, tendons, and the gut lining.

In plain terms: it's the compound people reach for when they want to support how well — and how quickly — the body recovers from the wear of training and daily physical demand.

Found in  BPC-157  ·  Wolverine Stack
TB-500
Synthetic fragment of Thymosin Beta-4

A lab-made version of a fragment of a naturally occurring protein your body uses in cell repair and flexibility. It's studied alongside BPC-157 for supporting mobility and physical resilience.

Think of BPC-157 and TB-500 as a tag team: paired together in our Wolverine Stack to support the whole recovery picture — muscle, connective tissue, and range of motion.

Found in  Wolverine Stack
Longevity & cellular energy

NMN, NAD⁺, and why your cells slow down with age.

This is the science behind our NMN 250mg, NMN 500mg, and NMN+ products.

Every cell in your body runs on energy, and one molecule sits at the center of making it: NAD⁺ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). It's a coenzyme your cells use to turn food into usable energy and to run repair processes. Without enough of it, cells simply don't work as efficiently.

Here's the catch: NAD⁺ levels naturally decline as you age. That decline is one of the reasons "running on empty" starts to feel more literal over the years.

You can't take NAD⁺ as a pill very effectively — the molecule is too large to absorb well. So instead you take a precursor: a raw ingredient your body converts into NAD⁺ on its own. That precursor is NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide). Supply the NMN, and you give your body the building block it needs to top up its own NAD⁺.

The simple version

NAD⁺ is the fuel your cells burn for energy. It runs low as you age.

NMN is the raw material your body uses to make more NAD⁺ — like restocking the pantry instead of trying to eat the finished meal directly.

NMN

Three strengths, one goal

Nicotinamide Mononucleotide · NAD⁺ precursor

Stimulant-free support for cellular energy and healthy aging. We offer it in three tiers so you can match the dose to where you are:

NMN 250mg — a gentle entry point if you're new to NMN.
NMN 500mg — a steady, full daily serving.
NMN+ — our advanced formula for higher-demand routines.

Found in  NMN 250mg  ·  NMN 500mg  ·  NMN+
GLOW

Beauty from within

Glow Stack · skin & cellular wellness

Skincare works on the surface. The Glow Stack works from the inside — built to support the natural processes behind skin radiance: collagen production (the protein that keeps skin firm) and antioxidant protection (defense against the daily cellular wear that dulls skin over time).

It's not a replacement for good skincare — it's the layer underneath it.

Found in  Glow Stack
Hormonal & foundational support

The everyday foundation: hormones and full-spectrum coverage.

DHEA
Dehydroepiandrosterone · hormone precursor

DHEA is a hormone your adrenal glands make naturally. Its job is to act as a precursor — a raw material your body converts into other hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. Like NAD⁺, your natural DHEA levels decline with age.

Supplementing it is a way to support hormonal balance, steady energy, and mood as part of a healthy-aging routine. Because it's hormone-related, we'd genuinely recommend checking with your doctor before starting — especially if you're on medication or managing a condition.

Found in  DHEA
VITAMEN+
Advanced men's multivitamin

The foundation most routines are missing. Rather than a single active, Vitamen+ is a blend — essential vitamins and minerals for everyday coverage, combined with nutrients targeted at men's vitality: energy, libido, performance, immune, heart, and muscle support.

The idea is to replace a cluttered shelf of separate bottles with one daily capsule that covers your bases. Exact amounts of each vitamin and mineral are listed on the product's supplement facts panel.

Found in  Vitamen+
Quick reference

The glossary — every term, defined once.

Amino acid
The basic building block of proteins. String them together and you get peptides and proteins.
Peptide
A short chain of amino acids that acts as a signaling molecule — it tells specific cells to carry out a specific job.
BPC-157Body Protection Compound
A peptide studied for the body's tissue-repair and recovery signaling, especially connective tissue, joints, and gut lining.
TB-500Thymosin Beta-4 fragment
A lab-made peptide studied for cell repair and flexibility; paired with BPC-157 for fuller recovery support.
NAD⁺Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
A coenzyme at the center of cellular energy production and repair. Levels fall as you age.
NMNNicotinamide mononucleotide
A precursor to NAD⁺ — the raw material your body converts into NAD⁺ to support energy and healthy aging.
DHEADehydroepiandrosterone
A hormone made by the adrenal glands that acts as a precursor to other hormones; supports hormonal balance and declines with age.
Precursor
A raw ingredient your body converts into something else. You supply the precursor; your body makes the finished product.
Collagen
The structural protein that keeps skin firm and elastic. Supporting its production is central to "beauty from within."
Antioxidant
A compound that helps defend cells from everyday oxidative wear — part of what keeps skin and tissue healthy over time.
At a glance

Which product does what.

BPC-157

Daily recovery & tissue support
BPC-157 500mcg

Wolverine Stack

Full recovery & mobility
BPC-157TB-500

NMN 250mg

Entry-level cellular energy
NMN → NAD⁺

NMN 500mg

Full daily NAD⁺ support
NMN → NAD⁺

NMN+

Advanced cellular energy
NMN → NAD⁺

Glow Stack

Skin radiance from within
CollagenAntioxidants

DHEA

Hormonal balance & vitality
DHEA precursor

Vitamen+

Men's daily foundation
VitaminsMineralsVitality blend

Now you know what's inside.

Every formula tested, dosed, and documented — with a COA to back up exactly what you just read.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new supplement — particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a medical condition.