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Dosing Guide

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5-Amino-1MQ

Weight Loss

An oral NNMT inhibitor studied for fat loss, metabolic rate, and NAD+ support.

Common dosing 50 to 150 mg / day
Frequency Once or twice daily, with food
Route Oral (capsule)
Cycle length 8 to 12 weeks
Full 5-Amino-1MQ protocol →

ARA-290

Healing & Recovery

A non-erythropoietic EPO-derived peptide studied for neuropathic pain, inflammation, and tissue repair.

Common dosing 4 mg / day
Frequency Once daily
Route Subcutaneous
Cycle length 4 to 12 weeks

Reconstitution 16 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 8 mg per mL

Full ARA-290 protocol →

LL-37

Immune

A human antimicrobial peptide studied for antimicrobial activity, wound healing, and immune modulation.

Common dosing Not standardized; research ranges roughly 100 to a few hundred mcg / day
Frequency Once daily
Route Subcutaneous
Cycle length 2 to 4 weeks

Reconstitution 5 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 250 mcg per 0.1 mL

Full LL-37 protocol →

BPC-157

Healing & Recovery

Body Protection Compound, studied for tissue repair, gut health, and tendon and ligament recovery.

Common dosing 250-500 mcg / day
Frequency Once or twice daily
Route Subcutaneous, intramuscular, or oral
Cycle length 4-12 weeks (not for continuous long-term use)

Reconstitution 5 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 250 mcg per 0.1 mL

Full BPC-157 protocol →

TB-500

Healing & Recovery

A synthetic version of Thymosin Beta-4, studied for systemic injury recovery, tissue repair, and flexibility.

Common dosing 2-2.5 mg per injection
Frequency Loading 2×/week (4-6 wks), then 1×/week
Route Subcutaneous or intramuscular
Cycle length 6-12 weeks

Reconstitution 5 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 2.5 mg per mL

Full TB-500 protocol →

Semaglutide

Weight Loss (GLP)

A GLP-1 receptor agonist studied for weight loss, appetite regulation, and metabolic health.

Common dosing 0.25-2 mg per week (titrated)
Frequency Once per week, same day
Route Subcutaneous, abdomen, thigh, or upper arm
Cycle length 12+ weeks (ongoing, titrated)

Reconstitution 5 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 2.5 mg per mL

Titration schedule

Phase Dose
Weeks 1-4 0.25 mg once per week
Weeks 5-8 0.5 mg once per week
Weeks 9-12 1 mg once per week
Weeks 13+ 1-2 mg once per week (based on tolerance)
Full Semaglutide protocol →

Tirzepatide

Weight Loss (GLP)

A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, studied for greater weight loss than single-pathway GLP-1 agonists.

Common dosing 2.5-15 mg per week (titrated)
Frequency Once per week, same day
Route Subcutaneous, abdomen, thigh, or upper arm
Cycle length 16+ weeks (ongoing, titrated)

Reconstitution 5 mg vial + 1 mL bacteriostatic water → 5 mg per mL

Titration schedule

Phase Dose
Weeks 1-4 2.5 mg once per week
Weeks 5-8 5 mg once per week
Weeks 9-12 7.5 mg once per week
Weeks 13-16 10 mg once per week
Weeks 17+ 12.5-15 mg once per week (based on tolerance)
Full Tirzepatide protocol →

CJC-1295

Growth & Performance

A synthetic GHRH analogue that stimulates the pituitary to release growth hormone, almost always stacked with Ipamorelin.

Common dosing 100 mcg (no-DAC) / 1-2 mg (DAC)
Frequency 2-3×/day (no-DAC) or 1-2×/week (DAC)
Route Subcutaneous injection
Cycle length 3-6 months

Reconstitution 2 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 1 mg per mL

Full CJC-1295 protocol →

Ipamorelin

Growth & Performance

A selective growth hormone secretagogue and ghrelin mimetic, a clean GH pulse, almost always stacked with CJC-1295.

Common dosing 200-300 mcg per injection
Frequency Nightly, 5 nights on, 2 nights off
Half-life ~2 hours
Route Subcutaneous injection
Cycle length 3-6 months minimum

Reconstitution 5 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 2.5 mg per mL (250 mcg per 0.1 mL)

Full Ipamorelin protocol →

Sermorelin

Growth & Performance

A synthetic analogue of the first 29 amino acids of GHRH, one of the oldest, most studied, and gentlest GH peptides.

Common dosing 200-500 mcg per injection
Frequency Once daily (before bed); some 2×/day
Route Subcutaneous injection
Cycle length 3-6 months minimum

Reconstitution 3 mg vial + 3 mL bacteriostatic water → 1 mg per mL (100 mcg per 0.1 mL)

Full Sermorelin protocol →

GHK-Cu

Longevity & Anti-Aging

A naturally occurring copper peptide found in human plasma, one of the most researched peptides for skin, hair, and wound healing.

Injection dosing 1-2 mg per day
Frequency Once daily (SubQ); topical 1-2×/day
Route Subcutaneous or topical
Cycle length 4-8 weeks on, 4 weeks off

Reconstitution 50 mg vial + 5 mL bacteriostatic water → 10 mg per mL (1 mg per 0.1 mL)

Full GHK-Cu protocol →

Epithalon

Longevity & Anti-Aging

A synthetic tetrapeptide and one of the most researched longevity peptides, studied for telomerase activation and melatonin support.

Common dosing 100 mcg per day (NOT 10 mg, see note)
Frequency Daily during a 10-20 day cycle
Route Subcutaneous or intramuscular
Cycle length 10-20 days, 2-3× per year

Reconstitution 10 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 5 mg per mL (100 mcg = 2 units)

Full Epithalon protocol →

NAD+

Longevity & Anti-Aging

A coenzyme found in every cell, central to energy production, DNA repair, and cellular function, and a cornerstone of longevity research.

Common dosing 25-100 mg, titrated up
Frequency 2-3× per week
Route IV, SubQ, IM, or oral precursors
Cycle length Titrate over 6+ weeks, then maintain

Reconstitution 500 mg vial + 3 mL bacteriostatic water → ~166.7 mg per mL

Titration schedule

Phase Dose
Weeks 1-2 25 mg, twice weekly
Weeks 3-4 50 mg, twice weekly
Weeks 5-6 100 mg, twice weekly
Weeks 7+ Up to 100 mg, three times weekly
Full NAD+ protocol →

AOD-9604

Weight Loss

A stabilized, modified form of HGH Fragment 176-191, studied for fat metabolism without affecting blood sugar or IGF-1.

Common dosing 300 mcg per day
Frequency Once daily, fasted morning
Half-life ~4 minutes
Route Subcutaneous injection
Cycle length 20 days on / 10 days off, up to 6 months

Reconstitution 5 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 2.5 mg per mL (300 mcg = 12 units)

Full AOD-9604 protocol →

DSIP

Sleep

Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide, studied for promoting deep, delta-wave sleep and easing sleep onset.

Common dosing 100-250 mcg
Frequency Before bed
Half-life ~7-8 minutes
Route Subcutaneous injection
Cycle length As needed / cycled

Reconstitution 5 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 2.5 mg per mL (100 mcg = 4 units)

Full DSIP protocol →

Frag 176-191

Weight Loss

The fat-loss fragment of growth hormone (HGH Fragment 176-191), studied for lipolysis without growth-hormone side effects.

Common dosing 500 mcg per day
Frequency Once daily, fasted morning
Route Subcutaneous injection
Cycle length Cycled (e.g. 4-12 weeks)

Reconstitution 5 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 2.5 mg per mL (500 mcg = 20 units)

Full Frag 176-191 protocol →

Ibutamoren (MK-677)

Growth & Performance

An orally active growth-hormone secretagogue with a ~24-hour half-life, studied for sustained GH and IGF-1 elevation from a single daily capsule.

Common dosing Males 25 mg / Females 12.5 mg
Frequency Once daily, before bed, fasted
Half-life ~24 hours
Route Oral (capsule or liquid)
Cycle length 4-6 weeks on, equal time off
Full Ibutamoren (MK-677) protocol →

KPV

Healing & Recovery

A small anti-inflammatory tripeptide, studied for gut repair, inflammation, and skin/immune support, usable oral, subcutaneous, or topical.

Common dosing Oral 500 mcg 2×/day; SQ 200-400 mcg/day
Frequency Once or twice daily
Route Oral, subcutaneous, or topical
Cycle length Cycled (e.g. 4-8 weeks)

Reconstitution 5 mg vial (for subcutaneous use) + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 2.5 mg per mL (200 mcg = 8 units)

Full KPV protocol →

Melanotan 1

Immune

An alpha-MSH analogue studied for immune and skin support, distinct from the better-known Melanotan 2.

Common dosing 200 mcg per day (immune research)
Frequency Once daily
Route Subcutaneous injection
Cycle length Cycled

Reconstitution 10 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 5 mg per mL (200 mcg = 4 units)

Full Melanotan 1 protocol →

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial

A mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for metabolism, energy, fat loss, and longevity.

Common dosing 5 mg per dose
Frequency 3× per week
Route Subcutaneous injection
Cycle length 4-6 weeks

Reconstitution 10 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 5 mg per mL (5 mg = 100 units)

Full MOTS-c protocol →

Selank

Cognitive

A synthetic anxiolytic peptide studied for anti-anxiety, focus, and immune support, often paired with Semax.

Common dosing Intranasal 750-1000 mcg; SQ 100-300 mcg
Frequency Morning (daily or as needed)
Route Intranasal or subcutaneous
Cycle length Daily or as needed

Reconstitution 10 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 5 mg per mL

Full Selank protocol →

Semax

Cognitive

A nootropic peptide studied for focus, mood, and neuroprotection, often paired with Selank.

Common dosing Intranasal 750-1000 mcg; SQ 100-300 mcg
Frequency Morning (daily or as needed)
Route Intranasal or subcutaneous
Cycle length Daily or as needed

Reconstitution 10 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 5 mg per mL

Full Semax protocol →

SS-31

Mitochondrial

A mitochondria-targeting peptide (also known as Elamipretide) studied for cellular energy, healing, and longevity.

Common dosing 4 mg per day
Frequency Once daily
Route Subcutaneous injection
Cycle length 10-20 days

Reconstitution 50 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 25 mg per mL (4 mg = 16 units)

Full SS-31 protocol →

Tesamorelin

Weight Loss

A potent GHRH analogue (brand name EGRIFTA) studied for visceral fat loss, pairs with Ipamorelin, never with another GHRH.

Common dosing 1 mg per day
Frequency Once daily, before bed, fasted
Half-life ~30 minutes
Route Subcutaneous injection
Cycle length No longer than 60 days, then equal time off

Reconstitution 10 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 5 mg per mL (1 mg = 20 units)

Full Tesamorelin protocol →

Tesofensine

Weight Loss

An oral appetite-suppressant compound studied for weight loss, usable with GLP-1s or during breaks from them.

Common dosing 500 mcg per day
Frequency Once daily, morning
Route Oral (capsule or liquid)
Cycle length Cycled
Full Tesofensine protocol →

Thymosin Alpha-1

Immune

An immune-modulating peptide (FDA-approved as a drug) studied for immune support, a natural partner to TB-500 / Thymosin Beta-4.

Common dosing 450 mcg per day
Frequency Once daily
Half-life ~2 hours
Route Subcutaneous injection
Cycle length 30 days

Reconstitution 10 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 5 mg per mL (450 mcg = 9 units)

Full Thymosin Alpha-1 protocol →

Humanin

Mitochondrial

A mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for cytoprotection, neuroprotection, and metabolic and longevity support.

Common dosing ~5 mg (research-dependent)
Frequency 2-3× per week
Route Subcutaneous injection
Cycle length 4-6 weeks (run in sequence)

Reconstitution 10 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 5 mg per mL (5 mg = 100 units)

Full Humanin protocol →

Dihexa

Cognitive

A potent angiotensin IV-derived peptide studied for synapse formation, memory, and cognitive enhancement.

Common dosing 5-20 mg per day
Frequency Once daily
Route Oral or topical (transdermal)
Cycle length Cycled (e.g. 2-4 weeks)
Full Dihexa protocol →

Snap-8

Skin & Aesthetics

A topical octapeptide studied for softening expression lines, a topical alternative to neuromodulators.

Common dosing Per product (typically 3-10% topical)
Frequency Once or twice daily
Route Topical only
Cycle length Ongoing / daily skincare use
Full Snap-8 protocol →

Thymalin

Immune

A thymic peptide bioregulator studied for immune restoration and longevity, a classic pairing with Epithalon.

Common dosing 5-10 mg per day
Frequency Daily during a course
Route Intramuscular or subcutaneous
Cycle length 10-20 day course, twice yearly

Reconstitution 10 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 5 mg per mL (5 mg = 100 units)

Full Thymalin protocol →

Argireline

Skin & Aesthetics

A topical hexapeptide (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8) studied for softening expression lines, the original peptide "topical Botox" alternative.

Common dosing Per product (typically 5-10% topical)
Frequency Once or twice daily
Route Topical only
Cycle length Ongoing / daily skincare use
Full Argireline protocol →

Matrixyl

Skin & Aesthetics

A topical matrikine peptide (palmitoyl pentapeptide) studied for stimulating collagen synthesis and skin firmness.

Common dosing Per product (typically 3-10% topical)
Frequency Once or twice daily
Route Topical only
Cycle length Ongoing / daily skincare use
Full Matrixyl protocol →

Typical research ranges for reference only, not medical advice. Always verify dosing for your own research.