Peptides Guides

Evidence-status guides for specific peptides and peptide protocol labels, with emphasis on study quality and transparent tracking.

TB-500: How It Works, Dosing, and the Evidence

TB-500 is a synthetic peptide based on thymosin beta-4, used for healing and recovery. How it works, the real evidence, dosing, the WADA ban, and TB-500 vs BPC-157.

10 min read

Sermorelin: How It Works, Dosing, and the Evidence

Sermorelin is a GHRH peptide that prompts your pituitary to release its own growth hormone. How it works, sermorelin vs HGH, common dosing, side effects, and the real evidence.

10 min read

PT-141 (Bremelanotide): Uses, Dosing, and Evidence

PT-141 (bremelanotide) is a melanocortin peptide for sexual desire and arousal. How it works, FDA-approved Vyleesi, common dosing, side effects, and the skin-darkening risk.

9 min read

Peptides for Weight Loss: What Actually Has Evidence

Which peptides actually work for weight loss? An evidence-ranked look at GLP-1 peptides (semaglutide, tirzepatide) vs research peptides like AOD-9604 and HGH fragment 176-191.

12 min read

Injection Needle Size Chart: Gauge & Length by Use Case

Needle gauge and length for SubQ vs IM injections — GLP-1, TRT, peptides, and B12. A quick-reference chart for what size needle to use for each medication.

7 min read

Subcutaneous Injection Technique: Step-by-Step Guide

How to give a subcutaneous (SubQ) injection step by step: choosing sites, needle size, pinch and angle, injecting slowly, aftercare, and the common mistakes to avoid.

11 min read

How to Reconstitute Peptides: Step-by-Step Mixing Guide

How to reconstitute peptides correctly: choosing your bacteriostatic water volume, working out dosage math, mixing without denaturing, and storing the reconstituted vial.

12 min read

Peptide Injection Sites: Where to Inject and How to Rotate

Where to inject peptides subcutaneously, the local-vs-systemic site debate for BPC-157 and TB-500, how to rotate sites to avoid scar tissue, and how to track it.

11 min read

Bacteriostatic Water for Peptides: A Practical Guide

What bacteriostatic water is, how it differs from sterile water and saline, how much to use per peptide vial, and how to store it safely after opening.

9 min read

CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin Guide: Dosage, Stack, and What to Expect

CJC-1295 and ipamorelin explained: how the growth hormone peptide stack works, common dosing protocols, side effects, what to track, and what the evidence actually shows.

13 min read

The Wolverine Stack (BPC-157 + TB-500): What the Evidence Actually Says

An honest, evidence-first guide to the Wolverine Stack — BPC-157 and TB-500 peptides. What the research actually shows, where the gaps are, and how to track your protocol.

10 min read

How to Store Peptides So They Actually Stay Potent

Learn how to store peptides properly — lyophilized and reconstituted — including temperature requirements, light exposure, bacteriostatic water handling, shelf life, and travel tips.

12 min read

BPC-157 Dosage: Reconstitution and Protocol

BPC-157 dosage guide covering reconstitution math, typical research doses (250-500mcg/day), injection protocol, and the limited state of human evidence.

10 min read

NAD+ Therapy: Separating the Science From the Anti-Aging Hype

An honest, evidence-based guide to NAD+ therapy including IV infusions, subcutaneous injections, and oral NMN/NR supplementation. What's proven, what's hyped, and how to track your protocol.

11 min read

The KLOW Protocol: Inside the Peptide Stack Everyone's Talking About

An evidence-grounded guide to the KLOW peptide protocol — BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, and GHK-Cu. What each ingredient does, what the science says, real risks, and how to track it.

12 min read

How Long Do Peptides Last? Shelf Life, Expiration, and Potency Guide

A complete guide to peptide shelf life and expiration — how long lyophilized and reconstituted peptides last, signs of degradation, factors affecting potency, and how to track expiration dates.

10 min read

The GLOW Protocol: Hype, Evidence, and What You're Actually Injecting

An honest guide to the GLOW peptide protocol — BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu. What the evidence actually says, safety considerations, and how to track multi-peptide regimens.

10 min read

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