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Chelohart

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A cytamin-class peptide supplement derived from cardiac (heart) tissue, part of the Khavinson bioregulator framework. Marketed as an oral supplement for cardiac health support. Contains peptide complexes rather than defined sequences. Very limited clinical validation, primarily Russian-language literature.

Heart cytamin · Cardiac peptide supplement · A-7 heart peptides

Research evidence
Very Low

Mostly preclinical · 1 human study

Preclinical
80%
Clinical
20%

Based on 5 cited sources

Evidence Score24/100
Preliminary
Research Depth15/100
Mechanism30/100
Plausibility50/100
Global Coverage12/100
Community Experience14/100
EffectivenessNot Established

Demonstrated effect magnitude — not a recommendation or safety claim.

Research Depth 15: the only Chelohart-specific study (PMID 26390619) is an in-vitro organotypic rat heart-tissue culture (1A=6 animal/in-vitro tier, 1B=2 high RoB, 1C=1 human N<50, 1D=2 indirect surrogate, 1E=4 modest preclinical program); the dossier's "1 human study" has no resolvable PMID and no human RCT exists. Mechanism 30: undefined tissue extract with target only inferred via the Khavinson DNA-promoter framework (2A=10), proximal proliferation signaling partly characterized — PCNA up / p53 down in heart cultures, 26390619 (2B=9), single-model dose-response 20-50 ng/ml (2C=6), ex-vivo mammalian confirmation (2D=5). Plausibility 50: mechanism->cardiac benefit rests on >=1 unproven link (oral bioavailability, surrogate proliferation -> clinical cardiac health) (3A=16), coherent with tissue-peptide biology (3B=14), class analogy from other Khavinson tissue-specific tetrapeptides incl. heart-peptide design (PMID 12374906, 3C=11), tightly scoped to cardiac tissue (3D=9). Global Coverage 12: all work from the single St. Petersburg Institute group, no independent replication (4A=4, 4B=4), <5 studies (4C=4), no regulator review (4D=0). Community Experience 14: dossier reports no meaningful community discussion (5A=3), cytamin-class sold for years but no Chelohart-specific track record (5B=7), nothing to assess consistency (5C=0), no documented adverse signal over limited exposure (5D=4). Effectiveness not-established: no quantified human efficacy estimate and no meaningful community effect signal. Cardiac gene-expression mechanism support: Vilon/Epithalon (PMID 12360356) and Cortagen (PMID 15159690) alter mouse-heart transcriptome; Ki-67/MKI67 epigenetic regulation framework (PMID 25051766).

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Evidence Level
very low
Not approved for human use by any regulatory agency
Limited human clinical trial data
Consult a healthcare provider before use
Not FDA Approved WADA Prohibited
Identity
Also Known As
Heart cytamin • Cardiac peptide supplement • A-7 heart peptides

Mechanism of Action

Chelohart is a cytamin-class supplement containing peptide complexes derived from cardiac (heart) tissue of young animals. It belongs to the Khavinson bioregulatory peptide framework developed at the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology.

Proposed Mechanisms

  1. Myocardial Support — Claimed to contain tissue-specific peptides that support cardiac muscle cell function and metabolism
  2. Cardiac Tissue Regulation — Proposed bioregulatory effects on cardiac tissue gene expression via short peptide signaling
  3. Cardioprotection — Marketed for age-related cardiac support within the Khavinson bioregulator framework

How Cytamins Work (Theoretical)

Cytamins are oral supplements containing tissue-specific peptide complexes extracted from animal organs. The Khavinson theory proposes that these short peptides (2-4 amino acids) survive digestion, reach target tissues, and regulate gene expression by interacting with DNA promoter regions. This mechanism remains unvalidated by Western research standards.

Relationship to Cardiogen

Chelohart (tissue-derived cytamin) and Cardiogen (synthetic AED tripeptide) both target cardiac tissue within the Khavinson system. Cardiogen represents the synthetic, defined-sequence approach while Chelohart is the tissue extract complex. They are often marketed as complementary products.

Important Limitations

  • NOT a defined peptide — contains complex mixture of tissue-derived peptides
  • Oral peptide bioavailability is generally very low
  • No Western clinical validation or independent replication
  • No randomized controlled trials meeting international standards
  • NOT a treatment for heart disease or any cardiac condition
  • Not approved by any Western regulatory agency
  • Primarily supported by Russian-language literature from a single research group
Mechanism Cardiac tissue peptide complex supporting myocardial cell function
Emerging 2 direct studies
Benefit may support cardiac tissue health
Evidence Level
Very Low
1 Human
2 Animal
1 In Vitro
Mechanism Confidence
Established
Supported
Emerging
Evidence Level
High
Moderate
Low
Very Low
Synergistic
Compatible
Caution
Avoid

Both target cardiac function within the Khavinson framework. Cardiogen is a synthetic AED tripeptide while Chelohart is a tissue-derived cytamin supplement. Often marketed together for cardiac support.

Both target cardiovascular system — Vesugen is synthetic KED tripeptide for vascular endothelium, Chelohart is tissue-derived for cardiac muscle.

Complementary cardiovascular targets — Ventfort for blood vessels, Chelohart for heart tissue. Both are cytamin-class supplements.

Research Note: Interaction data is based on published literature, mechanistic understanding, and theoretical considerations. Most peptide combinations lack direct clinical study. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare providers.

5 Sources 1 Human 4 Preclinical

Full reference list available on request. All citations link to PubMed for verification.

This dossier synthesizes available evidence from peer-reviewed literature, regulatory documents, and clinical trial registries. Evidence strength ratings follow a modified GRADE approach.

For complete methodology details, see our Methodology page.

Important Disclaimer

This dossier is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making health decisions.

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