Glossary

In plain words: short explanations of words and abbreviations used on J/S Vitality. If a word is missing, ask us and we will add it.

Products and research

Bacteriostatic water (BAC water)

Sterile water with a small amount of preservative, used in labs to dissolve (reconstitute) freeze-dried powders.

Batch (lot)

One production run of a product. Each batch is tested on its own.

Certificate of analysis (COA)

A lab report for one batch that shows what it is and how pure it is.

HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography)

A lab test that measures how pure a sample is.

In vitro

Done in a test tube or lab dish, not in a living person or animal.

Lyophilized

Freeze-dried into a stable powder so it keeps longer.

Mass spectrometry (MS)

A lab test that confirms a substance by measuring the weight of its molecules.

mg (milligram)

One thousandth of a gram. Product sizes such as "10mg" give the amount in the vial.

ml (milliliter)

One thousandth of a liter.

Peptide

A short chain of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.

Purity

How much of a sample is the intended substance, shown as a percentage (for example ≥99%).

Reconstitution

Adding a liquid to a powder to dissolve it.

Research use only (RUO)

For laboratory research by qualified people. Not for people or animals to eat, drink, inject or put on the body.

Vial

A small sealed glass container.

Product names

BPC-157

A research peptide whose name comes from "Body Protection Compound".

CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin

Research peptides studied for their effect on growth hormone release.

GHK-Cu

A small peptide bound to copper (Cu), studied in skin research.

KPV

A three-amino-acid peptide (lysine, proline, valine) studied in inflammation research.

MOTS-c

A peptide made by mitochondria (the energy centers of cells), studied in metabolism research.

NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide)

A molecule found in every cell that is involved in making energy.

SS-31, ARA-290, PT-141, TB-500, SNAP-8

Research compound names (codes) used by labs and suppliers. Each product page describes what it is studied for.

Shopping and your account

FAQ (frequently asked questions)

Common questions and answers.

SKU (stock-keeping unit)

A product code we use to track each size in stock.

Two-factor authentication (2FA, also called MFA or multi-factor authentication)

A second step when you log in, such as a code from an app on your phone, to keep your account safe.

Passkey

A way to log in with your fingerprint, face or device PIN instead of a password.

Verification email

An email with a link you click to confirm your email address belongs to you.