Compound library / Longevity / Anti-aging

GDF-11 (Growth Differentiation Factor 11)

TGF-β superfamily member initially acclaimed in parabiosis studies as a "rejuvenating" factor that declines with age; subsequent research has produced conflicting results regarding its age-reversal effects. Explored for muscle, cardiac, and neurological regeneration.

CategoryLongevity / Anti-aging
Typical routeSubcutaneous
Half-lifeNot well characterized in humans
Common dose rangeResearch-stage only — no established human dosing
Typical cycle lengthNot established

BioHack Track models GDF-11 (Growth Differentiation Factor 11) at a half-life of 2 hours, so every dose you log is decayed against that curve and the app shows what is still circulating — not just what you typed.

Reconstitution

Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water or PBS per supplier guidance; requires careful handling.

Storage

Refrigerate or freeze as directed; highly sensitive to repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Cautions

Conflicting preclinical data — some studies show benefits, others show cardiac fibrosis or no effect. No human clinical trials to date; safety profile entirely unknown in people.

Track GDF-11 (Growth Differentiation Factor 11) in BioHack Track. Half-life, dose range and route come pre-filled from this library — log a dose and the app counts your vial down, models what is in your system, and puts it on the same chart as your labs and body composition.

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Look up the research

These open a search of each database for GDF-11 (Growth Differentiation Factor 11) — they are not citations, and nothing here is evidence for any particular dose. The same links are in the app.

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