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
Khavinson5-10 mg per day · Once daily
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
0.5-1 mg/kg per injection (subcutaneous) · Once daily
AICAR
50-150 mg per injection · 2-3 times per week
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)
Variable doses in research context · Continuous infusion (due to short half-life of 1-2 min)
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
5-15 mg per injection · 2-3 times per week
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
Variable dosage per research · Per protocol
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
Khavinson5-10 mg per day via subcutaneous injection · Once daily
Dihexa
10-20 mg per subcutaneous injection or oral (research) · Once daily
DSIP
100-300 mcg per subcutaneous injection · Once daily
Epithalon
Khavinson5-10 mg per injection · Once daily or every other day
FG Loop
5-10 mg per subcutaneous injection · Once daily or every other day
Humanin
1-5 mg per day subcutaneous (research) · Once daily
P21
5-10 mg per day via subcutaneous · Once daily
PE 22-28
100-500 mcg per subcutaneous injection · Once daily
Pinealon
Khavinson5-10 mg per day subcutaneously or orally · Once daily
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
Testagen
Khavinson5-10 mg per day · 1-2 times daily
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
PT-141
500-2000 mcg per injection · As needed, maximum 2-3x/week
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
100-500 mcg per injection (subcutaneous) · Once daily
Bronchogen
Khavinson5-10 mg per day via subcutaneous injection · Once daily
Cardiogen
Khavinson5-10 mg per day subcutaneously · Once daily
Chonluten
Khavinson5-10 mg per day subcutaneously · Once daily
Crystagen
Khavinson5-10 mg per day via subcutaneous injection · Once daily
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
5-10 mg per injection · Every other day or per protocol
Glutationa
200-600 mg IV or 100-500 mg subcutaneous · 1-3 times per week
HEP-1
1-2 mg per injection (subcutaneous) · Once daily
KPV
500-1000 mcg per injection · 1-2 times daily
Linaclotide
FDA72-290 mcg oral (subcutaneous research 100-500 mcg) · Once daily (oral)
Livagen
Khavinson5-10 mg per day via subcutaneous injection · Once daily
Mazdutide
Phase 33-6 mg per week (typically) · Once per week
N-Acetyl Epithalon
Khavinson5-10 mg per injection (or oral in the Amidate version) · Once daily or every other day
NAD+
50-250 mg per injection · 2-3 times per week
Ovagen
Khavinson5-10 mg per day via subcutaneous injection · Once daily
Pancragen
Khavinson5-10 mg per day via subcutaneous injection · Once daily
PNC-27
100-500 mcg per administration (research context) · Per research protocol
Prostamax
Khavinson5-10 mg per day subcutaneously · Once daily
PTD-DBM
1-5 mg per application (topical or subcutaneous in the scalp) · Once daily (topical) or 2-3 times per week (subcutaneous)
SS-31
Variable dosage per research · Per protocol
Thymalin
Khavinson5-10 mg per injection · Once daily
Thymosin Alpha-1
1.6 mg per injection · Twice per week
Vesilute
Khavinson5-10 mg per day via subcutaneous injection · Once daily
Vesugen
Khavinson5-10 mg per day via subcutaneous injection · Once daily
Vilon
Khavinson5-10 mg per day subcutaneously · Once daily
VIP
50-200 mcg per administration · 1-2 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
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