Frequently asked

No. All Arete Compounds products are sold strictly for laboratory and in-vitro research. They are not for human or veterinary consumption, diagnosis, or treatment, and have not been evaluated by the FDA.

No. Because every product is sold strictly for research purposes only, we cannot and do not provide any dosage, administration, reconstitution, or usage information of any kind. Nothing on this site should be interpreted as instructions for use in humans or animals. Researchers are responsible for handling all materials in accordance with their own qualified protocols.

Every lot is verified by independent third-party HPLC and mass-spectrometry analysis before it is released for sale, confirming identity and purity.

Discreetly, from within the United States, via USPS Priority Mail (1–3 business days), a flat $14. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more (after discounts) — every product counts toward the free-shipping threshold. Every shipment includes tracking and is insured up to $100 against loss or damage in transit.

Lyophilized vials are shelf-stable for transit. For long-term storage, keep at -20 °C, protected from light and moisture. See each product page for specifics.

Because these are sensitive research materials whose integrity cannot be guaranteed once they leave our control, all sales are final. See the Returns & Refunds page for details and the rare exceptions for damaged or incorrect shipments.

All major credit and debit cards and Apple Pay, processed securely through Stripe.

Not at this time — we currently ship within the United States only.

Bulk discounts apply per size — buy multiples of the SAME size/SKU: 2 = 20% off, 3 or more = 25% off that size. A welcome code never stacks; you always get whichever discount is larger.