Master Peptide & Research Compound Guide Table
This table organizes popular research peptides by category, with conservative dosing ranges, timing, cycling and stacking notes. Use it alongside the Peptide Dosage Calculator and r/BioHackingGuide for deeper context, logs and protocols.
How to Use This Peptide Guide Table
This peptide guide table is a comprehensive tool for researchers to quickly access information on peptide categories, conservative dosing ranges, optimal timing, cycling protocols, and peptide stacks. Whether you're researching fat loss peptides, recovery peptides, GH secretagogues, or cognitive peptides, this table provides structured guidance. Use the peptide dosage calculator to convert doses. This information is for research purposes only and is not medical advice. These compounds are not approved for human consumption.
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Category
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Compound
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Optimal Dosage | Optimal Timing | Optimal Cycle | Long-Term? | Stacking Advice |
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| Cognitive |
DihexaPreliminary
SynaptogenesisNeurogenesisHGF Pathway
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5–10 mg/day | AM/PM | 4–6 weeks | No | With Semax + MB |
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Half-Life ~24 hrs Admin Route Oral / Topical Storage Room temperature |
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| Cognitive |
SelankModerate
Anxiety ReliefBDNFGABAergic
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250–500 mcg/day IN or SubQ | AM or PM | 4–8 weeks | No | Use w/ Semax |
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Half-Life ~2 min (IN) Admin Route Intranasal / SubQ Storage 2–8°C |
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| Cognitive |
SemaxModerate
BDNF UpregulationFocusNeuroprotection
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200–800 mcg/day SubQ or intranasal | AM–midday (stimulating) | 5–10 days on, 1–2 off | No | Cognitive enhancement; SubQ or nasal |
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Half-Life ~5 min (IN) Admin Route Intranasal / SubQ Storage 2–8°C |
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| Cognitive |
Methylene BlueModerate
Mitochondrial ATPMemoryNeuroprotection
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15–30 mg/day | AM w/ food | 4–8 weeks | No | Combine w/ Semax/Dihexa |
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Half-Life ~5–6 hrs Admin Route Oral / IV Storage Away from light, room temp |
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| Cognitive |
NoopeptModerate
Memory EnhancementAMPA/NMDAProdrug CPG
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10–30 mg/day oral or 10 mg intranasal | AM or AM + midday | 56 days on / 4 weeks off | No | Stack w/ Semax or Selank; avoid indefinite daily use |
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Half-Life ~15–20 min Admin Route Oral / Sublingual Storage Cool, dry, away from light |
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| Cognitive |
AdalankPreliminary
Anxiety ReliefEnhanced SelankGABAergic
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200–500 mcg/day SubQ | AM; 2nd dose early afternoon if 2×/day | 2–4 weeks on / 1–2 weeks off | No | Pair w/ Semax for cognitive + anxiety; compatible w/ BPC-157 |
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Half-Life ~4–8 hrs (est.) Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Cognitive |
AdamaxPreliminary
NeuroprotectionEnhanced SemaxBDNF
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200–300 mcg/day SubQ | AM preferred; avoid evening if stimulatory | 2–4 weeks on / rest between | No | Synergistic w/ P21; compatible w/ BPC-157; monitor w/ Noopept |
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Half-Life ~4–6 hrs (est.) Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Cognitive |
CerebrolysinExtensive
Stroke RecoveryTBINeurotrophic
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10–50 mL IV/IM once daily | Morning preferred; ASAP for acute conditions | 10–21 days (acute) OR 5 days/wk × 4 wks (chronic) | No | Compatible w/ Noopept & Piracetam; avoid amino acid/vitamin solutions |
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Half-Life ~30 min (IV) Admin Route IV / IM Storage ≤25°C; never freeze |
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| Fat Loss |
5-Amino-1MQPreliminary
Fat OxidationNAD+ BoostMetabolic
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50–100 mg/day | AM fasted | 8–12 wks on / 4–6 off | No | Add MOTS-C or GLP-1s |
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Half-Life Unknown Admin Route Oral Storage Room temperature |
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| Fat Loss |
AOD-9604Moderate
LipolysisFat TargetingNon-Anabolic
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200–400 mcg/day | Post-dinner, mid-night, or upon waking; fast 3–4 hrs before/after | As needed (fasted) | No | Stack w/ 1MQ for fat loss |
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Half-Life ~20 min Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Fat Loss |
CagrilintideModerate
Appetite SuppressionSatietyAmylin Analog
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0.6 → 2.4 mg weekly | Same day weekly | 12+ weeks | No | Best w/ Semaglutide/Tirzepatide |
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Half-Life ~7–8 days Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C |
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| Fat Loss |
RetatrutideModerate
Triple AgonistAppetite ControlMetabolic
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0.5–2.5 mg weekly | Weekly | 8 on / 8 off | No | Add Tesamorelin or MOTS-C |
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Half-Life ~6 days Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C |
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| Fat Loss |
SemaglutideExtensive
GLP-1 AgonistAppetite SuppressionBlood Sugar
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0.25 → 1 mg weekly | Weekly | 8 on / 8 off | No | Combine w/ Cagrilintide |
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Half-Life ~7 days Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C |
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| Fat Loss |
TirzepatideExtensive
GLP-1/GIP DualAppetite ControlInsulin Sensitivity
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2.5 → 5–10 mg weekly | Weekly | 8 on / 8 off | No | Stack w/ MOTS-C |
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Half-Life ~5 days Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C |
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| Fat Loss |
MOTS-CModerate
AMPK ActivationExercise MimeticMitochondrial
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Variable dosing needed | Varies by protocol | Varies | No | Metabolic/fat loss |
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Half-Life Unknown Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Fat Loss |
SLU-PP-332Preliminary
Exercise MimeticFat OxidationEndurance
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250–500 mcg oral 1–2×/day | AM + mid-day | 8–12 weeks | Yes | Great w/ MOTS-C |
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Half-Life Unknown Admin Route Oral Storage Room temperature |
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| Fat Loss |
TesamorelinExtensive
Visceral FatGH StimulationGHRH Analog
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1 mg/day (5/2) | Pre-bed | 8–12 on / 4 off | Repeated cycles | Pair w/ GLP-1s |
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Half-Life ~26–38 min Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C |
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| Fat Loss |
TesofensineModerate
Triple ReuptakeAppetite SuppressionDopamine
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0.25–0.5 mg/day | AM | 8–12 on / 4–8 off | No | Add caffeine or L-tyrosine |
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Half-Life ~7–8 days Admin Route Oral Storage Room temperature |
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| Fat Loss |
L-CarnitineExtensive
Fat OxidationEnergyMitochondrial
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500–2000 mg/day oral OR 1–2 g IM | Pre-workout or AM | Ongoing | Yes | Mitochondrial fat oxidation; add to any fat-loss stack |
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Half-Life ~3–5 hrs Admin Route Oral / IM Storage Room temperature |
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| Hormonal |
Melanotan IIModerate
TanningLibidoMelanocortin
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250–300 mcg EOD (base tan), 1–2×/week maint. | EOD then maintenance | Ongoing (adjust maintenance) | No | Sexual function, tanning (SubQ) |
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Half-Life Unknown Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Hormonal |
HCGExtensive
LH MimeticFertilityTestosterone Support
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500 IU 2–3×/week (maint) up to 1000 IU/day (fertility) | 2–3×/week or daily | Ongoing while on gear | No | Maintain fertility on gear (SubQ/IM) |
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Half-Life ~24 hrs Admin Route SubQ / IM Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Hormonal |
Kisspeptin-10Moderate
GnRH UpstreamLH/FSH BoostFertility
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1–10 mcg/day | Any | 4–8 weeks | No | Enhances fertility & LH/FSH |
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Half-Life ~28 min Admin Route SubQ / IV Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Hormonal |
PT-141Extensive
Sexual ArousalOn-DemandSubQ or Nasal
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300 mcg–2 mg SubQ or 1–4 nasal sprays (≈500 mcg/spray) | 30–45 min before sexual activity | 2–4×/month (NOT daily) | No | Sexual arousal; SubQ or nasal spray |
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Half-Life ~3 hrs Admin Route SubQ or Intranasal Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Hormonal |
OxytocinExtensive
Social BondingMuscle PerformanceAnxiety Reduction
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100–400 mcg SubQ/IM or intranasal | Pre-workout or 45 min before social activity | As needed | No | Muscle performance, social bonding, or anxiety (SubQ/IN) |
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Half-Life ~3–5 min Admin Route SubQ / IM / Intranasal Storage 2–8°C |
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| Hormonal |
EnclomipheneModerate
Testosterone BoostSERMHPG Axis
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12.5–25 mg/day oral | AM with food | 8–12 weeks, then reassess | No | Testosterone support on-cycle or PCT (Oral) |
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Half-Life ~12–30 hrs Admin Route Oral Storage Room temperature |
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| Longevity |
EpitalonModerate
Telomere ExtensionMelatonin RestoreAnti-Aging
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200–400 mcg (low) OR 10 mg × 10 days (high) | 10–20 day cycles with 3–4 week break | 10–20 days on, 3–4 weeks off | No | Longevity/sleep/anti-aging (SubQ/IM) |
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Half-Life Unknown Admin Route SubQ / IM Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Longevity |
SS-31Moderate
MitochondrialCardiolipin StabilizationROS Reduction
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2–4 mg daily | AM or any | 2–4 on / 2–4 off | No | Use w/ NAD+ & MOTS-C |
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Half-Life ~2 hrs Admin Route SubQ / IV Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Longevity |
HumaninPreliminary
NeuroprotectionApoptosis InhibitionLongevity
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0.25–2 mg SubQ 3×/week | Any time, SubQ | 4–8 weeks | No | Pair w/ MOTS-C, SS-31, or Epithalon |
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Half-Life Unknown Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Longevity |
NAD+Extensive
DNA RepairSirtuin ActivationEnergy Metabolism
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250–500 mg IV/SubQ or 1–2 g NR/NMN oral | AM; IV sessions 1–2×/week | Ongoing or periodic loading | Yes | Combine w/ SS-31, MOTS-C, or resveratrol |
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Half-Life ~1–2 hrs (IV) Admin Route IV / SubQ / Oral Storage Cool, dry; 2–8°C IV solution |
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| Muscle |
CJC-1295 (No DAC)Moderate
GH PulsatilityShort-ActingGHRH Analog
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1–5 mg daily | Daily SubQ | 8–12 weeks+ | No | MUST pair w/ Ipamorelin |
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Half-Life ~30 min Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Muscle |
CJC-1295 (DAC)Moderate
Sustained GHLong-ActingGHRH Analog
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1–5 mg, 1–2×/week | 1–2×/week SubQ | 8–12 weeks+ | No | Convenience version |
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Half-Life ~8 days Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Muscle |
GHRP-2Moderate
GH ReleaseAppetite StimulationGhrelin Receptor
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100–300 mcg 2–3×/day | AM, pre-workout, PM | 12 weeks | No | Strong appetite |
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Half-Life ~30 min Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Muscle |
GHRP-6Moderate
GH ReleaseBulkingStrong Appetite
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100–300 mcg 1–3×/day | AM, pre-workout, PM | 12 weeks | No | Only if bulking |
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Half-Life ~15–60 min Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Muscle |
HexarelinModerate
Max GH ReleaseCardioprotectiveGHRP
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100–200 mcg 2–3×/day | AM/Post-workout/PM | 12–16 weeks | No | Very potent GHRP |
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Half-Life ~1–2 hrs Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Muscle |
IGF-1 DESPreliminary
Localized MuscleAnabolicShort-Acting
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50–150 mcg IM | Pre-training | 4–6 weeks | No | Inject in target muscle |
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Half-Life ~20–30 min Admin Route IM (targeted) Storage 2–8°C; acetic acid reconstitution |
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| Muscle |
IGF-1 LR3Moderate
Systemic AnabolicMuscle GrowthLong-Acting IGF
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150 mcg pre-WO + 150 mcg post-WO | Pre or post workout (advanced) | 2–4 weeks, sparse use | No | SubQ/IM, direct into muscle |
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Half-Life ~20–30 hrs Admin Route SubQ / IM Storage 2–8°C; acetic acid reconstitution |
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| Muscle |
IpamorelinModerate
Selective GHSleep QualityNo Cortisol Spike
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200–300 mcg/shot, 2–3×/day | 2–3×/day (short half-life) | 12–16 weeks | No | Best paired w/ CJC No-DAC |
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Half-Life ~2 hrs Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Muscle |
SermorelinExtensive
Natural GHLong-Term SafeAnti-Aging
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200–500 mcg/day (starting) | PM before bed on empty stomach | 3–6 months | Yes | Safest long-term GH |
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Half-Life ~10–12 min Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Muscle |
MGFPreliminary
Localized GrowthSatellite CellsPost-Workout
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200–400 mcg post-workout | Inject into muscle worked | Post-workout use | No | Localized muscle growth (IM) |
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Half-Life Very short Admin Route IM (targeted) Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Muscle |
PEG-MGFPreliminary
Systemic MuscleProlonged ActionAnabolic
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200–400 mcg, 1–2×/week | 2–3×/week acceptable | 4–6 weeks | No | Prolonged muscle growth (SubQ/IM) |
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Half-Life Several days Admin Route SubQ / IM Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Muscle |
Follistatin 344Preliminary
Myostatin InhibitionMuscle GrowthExperimental
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100–300 mcg | 2–3 week cycles only | 2–3 weeks MAX (experimental) | No | Myostatin inhibition (SubQ/IM) |
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Half-Life ~2 hrs Admin Route SubQ / IM Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Recovery |
GlutathioneExtensive
Master AntioxidantDetoxImmune Support
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300 mg 2×/week (maint) OR 200–300 mg EOD (healing) | Lyophilized, reconstitute & refrigerate | Maintenance or 3–4 wks intensive | Yes | Antioxidant/Detox (IV best, Oral 1%) |
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Half-Life ~1.5 hrs Admin Route IV / SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Recovery |
BPC-157Moderate
Tissue RepairGI HealingSubQ or Oral
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200–600 mcg/week SubQ or 500 mcg–1 mg/day oral | SubQ near injury site; oral for GI healing | 4–6 weeks | No | Injury repair & GI healing; SubQ or oral |
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Half-Life ~4 hrs Admin Route SubQ / IM / Oral Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Recovery |
TB-500Moderate
Tissue RepairFlexibilityActin Upregulation
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1–2 mg EOD (up to 3–4 mg loading) | EOD, can be dosed anywhere | 4–6 weeks | No | Healing, recovery (SubQ anywhere) |
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Half-Life ~90 min Admin Route SubQ / IM Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Recovery |
GHK-CuModerate
Collagen SynthesisSkin/HairAnti-Aging
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1–2 mg daily or EOD | Daily or EOD | 4–6 week cycles, can repeat | No | Healing/regeneration (SubQ/IM) |
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Half-Life Unknown Admin Route SubQ / Topical Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Recovery |
KPVPreliminary
Anti-InflammatoryNF-kB InhibitionGut Health
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200 mcg–1 mg/day SubQ or 500 mcg–2 mg/day oral | Once daily (SubQ or oral) | 4–6 weeks SubQ; as needed oral | No | Anti-inflammatory; SubQ or oral |
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Half-Life Short Admin Route SubQ / IM / Oral Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Recovery |
LL-37Preliminary
AntimicrobialWound HealingImmune Modulation
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100–300 mcg/day | Daily for 10–14 days | 10–14 days | No | Wound healing/immune (SubQ) |
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Half-Life ~1–2 hrs Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Recovery |
Thymosin Alpha-1Extensive
Immune ModulationT-Cell SupportAntiviral
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0.8–1.6 mg SubQ 2–3×/week | Any time, SubQ | 4–6 weeks on / 2 weeks off | No | Immune boost; pair w/ BPC-157 for healing |
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Half-Life ~2 hrs Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Recovery |
ARA-290Moderate
Nerve RegenerationIRR ActivationNeuroprotection
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4 mg/day SubQ | Once daily | 4–8 weeks | No | Neuroprotective; use w/ BPC-157 or TB-500 |
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Half-Life ~20 min Admin Route SubQ / IV Storage 2–8°C up to 24 hrs; -80°C powder |
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| Sleep |
DSIPPreliminary
Deep SleepDelta WaveNon-Habit Forming
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100–500 mcg before bed | Before bed | 2–4 weeks on, 1–2 weeks off | No | Sleep/recovery (SubQ) |
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Half-Life ~30 min Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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| Sleep |
PinealonModerate
Circadian RhythmNeuroprotectionMelatonin Support
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5 mg/day OR 100–300 mcg/day (low) | AM (circadian rhythm support) | 20 days, 2–3× yearly | No | Pair w/ Epitalon for longevity + sleep (SubQ) |
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Half-Life Unknown Admin Route SubQ Storage 2–8°C reconstituted; -20°C powder |
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Key Notes & Legend
Column Definitions
- Optimal Dosage: Conservative biohacker range (not clinical max)
- Optimal Timing: Best time(s) for administration
- Optimal Cycle: On/Off protocol; minimize tolerance + side effects
- Long-Term?: Whether continuous use is researched/safe
- Stacking Advice: Synergistic compounds or critical warnings
Abbreviations
- IN = Intranasal
- SubQ = Subcutaneous injection
- IM = Intramuscular injection
- AM = Morning
- PM = Evening/Night
- Pre-WO = Pre-workout
- Post-WO = Post-workout
- 5/2 = 5 days on / 2 days off
- EOD = Every other day
- PRN = As-needed
- GLP-1s = GLP-1 receptor agonists
Category Breakdowns
Fat Loss (12 compounds)
Body composition, appetite suppression, metabolic optimization
- • GLP-1 Class: Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Cagrilintide, Retatrutide
- • Lipid Mobilizers: AOD-9604, Tesamorelin
- • Metabolic Optimizers: MOTS-C, SLU-PP-332, 5-Amino-1MQ, Tesofensine, L-Carnitine
Muscle / GH (11 compounds)
Growth hormone stimulation, muscle gain, strength
- • GHRH Analogs: CJC-1295 (DAC & No-DAC), Sermorelin
- • GHRP Class: Ipamorelin, GHRP-2, GHRP-6, Hexarelin
- • IGF/MGF: IGF-1 LR3, IGF-1 DES, MGF, PEG-MGF, Follistatin 344
Hormonal (6 compounds)
Testosterone support, fertility, sexual function
- • Fertility: HCG, Kisspeptin-10, Enclomiphene
- • Sexual: PT-141, Melanotan II
- • Social/Athletic: Oxytocin
Recovery (7 compounds)
Tissue healing, inflammation reduction, injury recovery
- • Peptides: BPC-157, TB-500, LL-37, GHK-Cu, Thymosin Alpha-1, ARA-290
- • Anti-inflammatory: KPV, Glutathione
- • Best stack: BPC-157 + TB-500 (gold standard)
Sleep (2 compounds)
Sleep quality, circadian rhythm, recovery optimization
- • DSIP: Delta sleep-inducing peptide for deep sleep
- • Pinealon: Circadian rhythm support & neuroprotection
Cognitive (8 compounds)
Mental clarity, anxiety reduction, neuroprotection
- • Nootropics: Dihexa, Semax, Methylene Blue, Noopept, Adamax, Cerebrolysin
- • Anxiolytic: Selank, Adalank
Longevity (4 compounds)
Anti-aging, telomere extension, mitochondrial support
- • Telomere: Epitalon
- • Mitochondrial: SS-31, Humanin, NAD+
Top Synergistic Stacks
Maximum Muscle Gain
CJC No-DAC + Ipamorelin + Testosterone
Body Recomposition
CJC No-DAC + Ipamorelin + Semaglutide + MOTS-C
Complete Fat Loss
Semaglutide + MOTS-C + Tesamorelin
Ultimate Recovery
BPC-157 + TB-500 + GHK-Cu
Longevity Stack
Epithalon + SS-31 + NAD+ precursors
Sleep + Recovery
DSIP + Sermorelin + Magnesium
Anti-Aging
Epithalon + SS-31 + MOTS-C + NAD+
Cognitive Edge
Semax + Methylene Blue + Dihexa
Social/Anxiety
Oxytocin + Selank
Quick Reference: Best First Cycles
⚠️ Warnings & Disclaimers
- For Research Purposes Only: These compounds are research chemicals; not approved for human consumption in most jurisdictions
- Individual Variation: Response varies dramatically; start conservative
- Medical Supervision: Consider working with a knowledgeable healthcare provider
- Quality Matters: Source from reputable research peptide suppliers only
- Cycling Critical: Most require breaks to prevent desensitization and maintain safety
- Contraindications: Avoid if pregnant, nursing, or have active cancer (especially Epithalon)
- Long-Term Data Limited: Most compounds lack 5+ year human safety data; use cautiously
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