Technical Reference on Peptides
Consolidated information on research peptides: mechanisms of action, protocols published in the literature, reconstitution and storage.
GH Secretagogues
CJC-1295 with DAC
1-2 mg per week · Once per week
CJC-1295 sem DAC
100-200 mcg per injection · 2-3 times daily
GHRP-2
100-300 mcg per injection · 2-3 times per day
GHRP-6
100-300 mcg per injection · 2-3 times per day
Hexarelin
200-300 mcg per injection · 2-3 times per day
Ipamorelin
200-300 mcg per injection · 2-3 times daily
MK-677
10-25 mg per dose · Once daily
Sermorelin
200-500 mcg per injection · Once daily
Tesamorelin
FDA1-2 mg per injection · Once daily
Healing & Recovery
ARA-290
2-4 mg per injection · Once daily
BPC-157
250-500 mcg per injection · 1-2 times daily
Cartalax
Khavinson1-2 capsules orally (0.2 g per capsule, containing AKS-4 peptide complex) · 1-2 times daily, with meals
GHK-Cu
1-3 mg per injection · Once daily or every other day
LL-37
50-200 mcg per injection · Once daily
MGF
200-400 mcg per injection · Once daily (MGF) or 2-3 times per week (PEG-MGF)
TB-500
2-5 mg per injection · Twice per week
Metabolic & Fat Loss
5-Amino-1MQ
50 mg per capsule · 1-2 times daily
Adipotide
0.03 mg/kg body weight (Phase 1 trial starting dose) · Once daily
AICAR
0.1 mg/kg/min by intravenous infusion (CABG trial dose) · Single continuous infusion
AOD 9604
300-600 mcg per injection · Once daily
Cagrilintide
Phase 31.2-4.5 mg per week (subcutaneous) · Once weekly
Dulaglutide
FDA0.75-4.5 mg per week (subcutaneous) · Once weekly
Exenatide
FDA5-10 mcg per injection (subcutaneous) · Twice daily (Byetta) or once weekly (Bydureon)
GLP-1(7-37)
1.0-1.2 pmol/kg/min by intravenous infusion (research use) · Continuous infusion in a single session
Glucagon
FDA0.5-1 mg per injection (hypoglycemic emergency); research doses vary · Single dose in emergency; as per protocol in research
HGH Fragment 176-191
250-500 mcg per injection · 1-2 times per day
IGF-1 LR3
20-50 mcg per injection · Once daily (training days)
MOTS-C
Orforglipron
Phase 312-36 mg per day (oral) · Once daily
Pramlintide
FDA15-120 mcg per injection (subcutaneous) · Before main meals (2-3 times daily)
Retatrutide
Phase 30.5-12 mg per week (subcutaneous) · Once per week
Semaglutide
FDA0.25-2.4 mg per week (subcutaneous) · Once per week
Setmelanotide
FDA1-3 mg per day (subcutaneous) · Once daily
SLU-PP-332
Tirzepatide
FDA2.5-15 mg per week (subcutaneous) · Once per week
Cognitive & Neuroprotective
Adamax
100-500 mcg via intranasal or subcutaneous · 1-2 times daily
Cerebrolysin
5-30 ml per injection · Once daily
Cortagen
KhavinsonDihexa
DSIP
100-300 mcg per subcutaneous injection · Once daily
Epithalon
Khavinson1-5 mg per subcutaneous injection (some protocols use 5-10 mg per full cycle) · Once daily or every other day
FG Loop
25-200 mg intranasal (single ascending dose Phase 1) · Single dose (tolerability study)
Humanin
P21
PE 22-28
Pinealon
Khavinson1-2 capsules orally (0.2 g per capsule, containing AKS-5 peptide complex) · 1-2 times daily, with meals
Selank
250-500 mcg per injection · 1-2 times daily
Semax
300-600 mcg per injection · 1-2 times daily
Hormonal Regulation
Argipressin
5-20 IU or 1-4 mcg/kg · As clinically needed
Cetrorelix
FDA0.25-3 mg per injection · Once daily (0.25 mg) or single dose (3 mg)
Gonadorelin
FDA100-200 mcg per injection · 2-3 times per week
HCG
FDA250-500 IU per injection · 2-3 times per week
Kisspeptin-10
1-10 mcg per injection · Per research protocol
α-MSH
0.5-2 mg per injection · Once daily or every other day
Oxytocin
FDA10-40 IU intranasal or 50-200 mcg subcutaneous · 1-2 times daily
PT-141
FDA500-2000 mcg per injection · As needed, maximum 2-3x/week
Testagen
Khavinson2 capsules orally (0.2-0.275 g per capsule, containing AKS-S peptide complex) · 1-2 times daily, before meals
Triptorelin
FDA100 mcg per injection · Once every 3-4 weeks
Cosmetic & Skin
Acetyl Octapeptide-1
Topical 3-5% · Twice daily
AHK-Cu
Topical or 200-500 mcg subcutaneous · 1-2 times daily (topical), every other day (subcutaneous)
Argireline
Topical 5-10% or 100-250 mcg subcutaneous · Topical twice daily, subcutaneous 2-3x per week
Decapeptide-12
Topical application · 1-2 times daily
GHK Basic
Topical or 200-600 mcg subcutaneous · 1-2 times daily (topical), every other day (subcutaneous)
Matrixyl
Topical application · 1-2 times daily
Melanotan I
0.5-1 mg per injection · Every other day (loading phase), weekly (maintenance)
Melanotan II
250-500 mcg per injection · 3-7 times per week
Pal-GHK
Topical application · 1-2 times daily
SNAP-8
Topical 3-10% or 100-500 mcg subcutaneous · Topical 2x daily, subcutaneous 2-3x per week
Tripeptide-29
Topical application · 1-2 times daily
Specialized Research
Aviptadil
50-150 mcg per administration (IV or subcutaneous) · 1-3 times daily per protocol
B7-33
Bronchogen
Khavinson1-2 capsules orally (0.2 g per capsule, containing AKS-B peptide complex) · 1-2 times daily, with meals
Cardiogen
KhavinsonChonluten
Khavinson1-2 capsules orally (0.2 g per capsule, containing bronchial tissue peptide complex) · 1-2 times daily, with meals
Crystagen
Khavinson1-2 capsules orally (0.2 g per capsule, containing AKS-6 peptide complex) · 1-2 times daily, before meals
Dalargin
1-2 mg per injection (subcutaneous or intramuscular) · 1-2 times daily
Dermorphin
1-5 mcg/kg (research only) · Single dose or per research protocol
Follistatin-315
100-200 mcg per injection · Once daily
Follistatin-344
100-200 mcg per injection · Once daily
FOXO4-DRI
Glutationa
200-600 mg IV or 100-500 mg subcutaneous · 1-3 times per week
HEP-1
KPV
500-1000 mcg per injection · 1-2 times daily
Linaclotide
FDA72-290 mcg oral (subcutaneous research 100-500 mcg) · Once daily (oral)
Livagen
KhavinsonMazdutide
3-6 mg per week (typically) · Once per week
N-Acetyl Epithalon
Khavinson1-5 mg per subcutaneous injection (or equivalent oral dose in the Amidate version) · Once daily or every other day
NAD+
50-250 mg per injection · 2-3 times per week
Ovagen
Khavinson1-2 capsules orally (0.2 g per capsule, containing hepato/gastrointestinal peptide complex) · 1-2 times daily, with meals
Pancragen
Khavinson1-2 capsules orally (0.2 g per capsule, containing AKS-P peptide complex) · 1-2 times daily, before meals
PNC-27
Prostamax
KhavinsonPTD-DBM
SS-31
Variable dosage per research · Per protocol
Thymalin
Khavinson5-20 mg per intramuscular injection · Once daily
Thymosin Alpha-1
1.6 mg per injection · Twice per week
Vesilute
Khavinson1-2 capsules orally (0.2 g per capsule, containing AKS-M peptide complex) · 1-2 times daily, with meals
Vesugen
Khavinson1-2 capsules orally (0.2 g per capsule, containing AKS-2 peptide complex) · 1-2 times daily, with meals
Vilon
KhavinsonVIP
200 mcg per day inhaled (4 inhalations of 50 mcg) · 4 times daily
Combined Protocols
Aggressive Fat Loss Stack
Maximize fat oxidation, preserve muscle mass, improve metabolic flexibility
Anti-Aging and Longevity Stack
Promote cellular health, improve skin quality, support systemic rejuvenation
Complete Body Recomposition Stack
Gain muscle while losing fat, improve body composition and performance
BPC-157 + TB-500 Blend (1:1)
Accelerate healing and tissue repair through co-injection of both peptides pre-mixed at a 1:1 ratio in a single vial
Cognitive Enhancement Stack
Improve focus, reduce anxiety, promote neuroprotection
Cognitive Stack
Cognitive enhancement, anxiety reduction, neuroprotection and synaptic plasticity
Advanced Fat Loss
Maximize lipolysis, preserve muscle mass, optimize body composition
GH Optimization Stack
Maximize natural GH production, improve body composition, optimize recovery
GH Pulse
Optimize pulsatile GH release, improve body composition, recovery and sleep
Glow Stack
Tissue recovery, skin rejuvenation, collagen synthesis and anti-aging
Healing and Recovery Stack
Accelerate tissue repair, reduce inflammation, promote comprehensive healing
Injury Prevention and Joint Health Stack
Strengthen connective tissue, reduce inflammation, prevent training injuries
Longevity Stack
Telomere extension, thymic immune restoration, cellular anti-aging
Metabolic Syndrome Stack
Improve insulin sensitivity, reduce visceral fat, optimize metabolic health
Mitochondrial Stack
Mitochondrial function optimization, cellular protection, metabolic improvement and longevity
Muscle Building and Performance Stack
Optimize anabolic environment, improve recovery, increase training capacity
Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT) Stack
Restore natural hormonal production, maintain gains, support recovery
Triple GH Stack
Maximize GH secretion by combining three stimulation pathways
Visceral Fat Burning
Selective visceral fat reduction, metabolic improvement, GH optimization
Wolverine Stack
Accelerated injury recovery, inflammation reduction, systemic tissue repair