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Peptide Dosing Protocols: Research Database

Find the dosing schedule, reconstitution math, and clinical references for any peptide, all in one place. Every protocol follows the same standardized format so you can compare compounds, check half-lives, and verify syringe units without hunting across five different sites.

Browse protocols organized by compound or by goal. Each guide includes phase-by-phase dosing, reconstitution tables with worked examples, side effects from clinical trials, and links to the free PepPal calculator for custom vial math.

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Total Guides

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Protocol Guides

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Stack Guides

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Reconstitution Tables

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Browse by Research Goal

Browse Peptide Protocols by Goal

Not sure where to start? Choose a research goal below. Each category links to the protocols most commonly studied for that purpose, with dosing schedules, reconstitution math, and clinical trial references included.

Weight Loss & Metabolic Support

GLP-1 agonists, dual and triple incretins, lipolytic fragments

Tissue Repair & Recovery

Healing peptides for tendons, ligaments, gut, and post-surgery recovery

Growth Hormone Optimization

GH secretagogues and releasing hormones for body composition and recovery

Skin, Collagen & Anti-Aging

Copper peptides, gene modulators, and collagen-remodeling compounds

Cognitive & Nootropic

Neuropeptides for focus, memory, and neuroplasticity

Longevity & Cellular Health

Mitochondrial peptides and NAD+ optimization

Sexual Health & Hormonal

Melanocortin and oxytocin-pathway compounds

Anti-Inflammatory & Gut Health

NF-kB modulators and gut-barrier peptides

Quick Reference

Peptide Dosage Quick Reference Chart

This table shows the essential dosing data for every compound in our database at a glance. For full protocols with titration schedules, reconstitution math, side effects, and clinical trial references, click any peptide name.

PeptideCategoryDose RangeFrequencyHalf-LifeRoute
AOD-9604Lipolytic Fragment300–500 mcg/dayDaily~4 min (plasma)SubQView →
BPC-157Tissue Repair250–500 mcg/dayDaily~4 hoursSubQ / OralView →
Bremelanotide (PT-141)Sexual Health1–2 mgAs needed~2.5 hoursSubQView →
CagrilintideAmylin Analog1.2–4.5 mg/weekWeekly~5 daysSubQView →
CJC-1295 (DAC)GH Secretagogue1–2 mg/week1–2x weekly~8 daysSubQView →
CJC-1295 (No DAC)GH Secretagogue100 mcg2–3x daily~30 minSubQView →
GHK-CuCopper Peptide1–2 mg/dayDaily~1 hourSubQ / TopicalView →
IGF-1 LR3Growth Factor20–60 mcg/dayDaily20–30 hoursSubQ / IMView →
IpamorelinGH Secretagogue200–300 mcg2–3x daily~2 hoursSubQView →
KPVAnti-Inflammatory200–500 mcg/dayDailyShort (tripeptide)SubQ / OralView →
Melanotan IIMelanocortin250–500 mcg2–3x weekly~1 hourSubQView →
MOTS-cMitochondrial5–10 mg2–3x weekly~1–2 hoursSubQView →
NAD+Cellular Health50–100 mg2–3x weeklyVariableSubQ / IVView →
OxytocinNeuropeptide10–40 IUAs needed~3–5 minIntranasal / SubQView →
RetatrutideTriple Agonist1–12 mg/weekWeekly~6 daysSubQView →
SelankNootropic250–750 mcg/dayDaily~5 minIntranasal / SubQView →
SemaglutideGLP-1 Agonist0.25–2.4 mg/weekWeekly~7 daysSubQView →
SemaxNootropic200–600 mcg/dayDaily~5 minIntranasalView →
SermorelinGH Secretagogue200–500 mcg/dayDaily (PM)~10–20 minSubQView →
TB-500Tissue Repair2–5 mg2x weekly~Long-actingSubQView →
TesamorelinGH Secretagogue1–2 mg/dayDaily~26–38 minSubQView →
TirzepatideDual Agonist2.5–15 mg/weekWeekly~5 daysSubQView →

Every protocol page includes a full titration schedule, reconstitution table with syringe-unit conversions, side effects with clinical trial percentages, and numbered source citations.

Need syringe units for a specific vial size? Use the free PepPal Reconstitution Calculator. Open Calculator →

Standardized Format

What You Get in Every Protocol Guide

Every protocol page on this site follows the same standardized 14-section format. This means you can compare any two compounds directly — the dosing table is always in the same place, the reconstitution math always uses the same layout, and the clinical trial data is always organized the same way.

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Quick Reference Card

Peptide name, aliases, category, half-life, dose range, vial sizes, regulatory status, and key clinical stat. Scannable in five seconds.

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Overview

What the compound is, how it was developed, and its current clinical status. Written in plain language with the technical detail to back it up.

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Mechanism of Action

How the peptide works at the receptor and pathway level. Each pathway is explained with what it does, not just what it is.

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Dosing Protocol & Titration Schedule

Phase-by-phase dosing table with named phases, week ranges, doses, and notes. Includes missed dose guidance and flexibility notes.

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Reconstitution Guide

Vial-size-specific reconstitution table showing BAC water volume, resulting concentration, dose-to-volume conversions, and syringe units.

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Side Effects & Safety Profile

Specific percentages from clinical trials organized by category. No hedge language — if 25% of trial participants had nausea, the page says so.

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Clinical Trial Data

Outcomes table with trial name, phase, duration, population, and headline result. Includes ongoing trial IDs from ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Storage & Handling

Lyophilized and reconstituted storage requirements.

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Comparison Table

Side-by-side comparison with 2–3 related compounds across receptor targets, half-life, dosing, efficacy, and FDA status.

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Stacking Protocols

Links to any stack pages featuring this compound, with rationale.

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Supplier Section

COA-verified suppliers with independent quality references.

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FAQ

10–12 questions with complete, data-backed answers marked up for FAQ schema.

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Sources & Research Papers

Numbered citation list with PubMed, NEJM, Lancet, and ClinicalTrials.gov links.

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Related Protocols

Cards linking to related compounds and stacks.

This structure exists so you never have to guess where to find the information you need. Every protocol, every compound, same format.

Reconstitution Lab Notes

Reconstitution Quick Reference

Reconstitution is the process of dissolving freeze-dried peptide powder with bacteriostatic water to create an injectable solution. Getting the math right determines your dose accuracy. Here is the core formula and a worked example — every protocol page includes compound-specific reconstitution tables.

Concentration (mcg/mL) = Total peptide in vial (mcg) ÷ BAC water added (mL)

Dose volume (mL) = Target dose (mcg) ÷ Concentration (mcg/mL)

Syringe units = Dose volume (mL) × 100 (for U-100 insulin syringes)

Example: 10 mg BPC-157 vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water

→ 10,000 mcg ÷ 2 mL = 5,000 mcg/mL concentration

→ For a 500 mcg dose: 500 ÷ 5,000 = 0.10 mL

→ 0.10 mL × 100 = 10 units on a U-100 syringe

Before You Inject, Verify

Protocol + Stack Directory

Browse All Research Protocols & Stacks

Alphabetized index for rapid protocol and stack discovery by compound and stack name.

Peptide Dosing Protocols is an independent, educational research database cataloging dosing schedules, reconstitution mathematics, half-life references, and stacking guidance for over 120 research peptides. Every protocol entry is structured for rapid reference, including phase-specific dosing tiers, injection frequency, vial reconstitution ratios with bacteriostatic water, and storage requirements.

Whether you're reviewing a GLP-1 metabolic protocol like retatrutide or tirzepatide, a tissue-repair compound like BPC-157 or TB-500, or a growth hormone secretagogue stack like CJC-1295 with Ipamorelin, each entry follows a standardized format designed for clarity and cross-referencing. Reconstitution math is simplified with our integrated calculator to convert vial sizes, diluent volumes, and syringe units quickly.

All protocols are compiled from published clinical trial data, peer-reviewed literature, and community research documentation. This site is strictly for educational and research reference purposes. No compounds listed are intended for human consumption. Browse the full A-Z directory below or select a featured protocol or stack to begin.

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Editorial Standards

About This Database

Peptide Dosing Protocols is an independent research reference database. It is not affiliated with any peptide manufacturer, supplier, or clinic. All protocols are compiled from published clinical trial data, peer-reviewed literature, and clearly labeled community protocols.

Every protocol page follows the same standardized 14-section format so you can compare compounds consistently. Dosing data comes from clinical trials when available. When clinical trial dosing data does not exist for a compound, community-derived protocols are used and clearly labeled as such.

Reconstitution math is verified against the formula on every page — you can check it yourself. Clinical trial citations link to PubMed, NEJM, Lancet, and ClinicalTrials.gov so you can verify every claim against the primary source.

This database is maintained by Garret Grant, an independent researcher and founder of PepPal.app. Garret holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from UCLA and applies an engineering-discipline approach to peptide protocol documentation: standardized formats, verified math, and traceable citations.

This is not medical advice. All compounds discussed are for educational and research reference purposes only. No compounds listed on this site are intended for human consumption. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before considering any peptide protocol.

Read full editorial standards and methodology →

Important Reading

Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for educational and reference purposes only. None of the compounds discussed are intended for human consumption. This is not medical advice.

By using this site, you acknowledge these protocols are for theoretical research environments only.

FTC Affiliate Disclosure

This site contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission from vetted partners at no additional cost to you.

Editorial standards prioritize research transparency over promotion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peptide Dosing Protocols?

Peptide Dosing Protocols is an independent research reference database with dosing guides, reconstitution math, clinical trial citations, and stacking protocols for 24 peptide compounds and 9 multi-compound stacks. That gives the site 33 published guides in total. Every protocol follows a standardized 14-section format.

How do you reconstitute a peptide vial?

Dissolve lyophilized peptide powder with bacteriostatic water. The concentration equals total peptide (mcg) divided by water volume (mL). For example, a 10 mg vial with 2 mL BAC water gives 5,000 mcg/mL. A 500 mcg dose at that concentration is 0.10 mL or 10 units on a U-100 syringe.

What peptide dosage chart does this site include?

The homepage includes a quick reference dosage chart showing dose range, frequency, half-life, and route of administration for 22 currently listed compounds. Each row links to the full protocol page with titration schedules, reconstitution tables, side effects, and clinical trial data.

What is peptide stacking?

Peptide stacking is the concurrent use of multiple compounds targeting complementary biological pathways. This site includes 9 stack protocols such as the Wolverine Stack (BPC-157 + TB-500) and KLOW Stack (BPC-157 + TB-500 + GHK-Cu + KPV), each with per-compound dosing, blend math, and cycle guidance. For a broader overview, read the Peptide Stacking 101 guide.

Are these protocols medical advice?

No. All protocols on this site are for educational and research reference purposes only. No compounds listed are intended for human consumption. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before considering any peptide protocol.

Where does the dosing data come from?

Dosing data comes from published clinical trials and peer-reviewed literature when available. When clinical trial dosing data does not exist for a compound, community-derived protocols are used and clearly labeled. All sources are cited with PubMed, NEJM, Lancet, or ClinicalTrials.gov links.

How do I calculate syringe units for a peptide dose?

Divide your target dose (mcg) by your reconstituted concentration (mcg/mL) to get the volume in mL. Multiply by 100 to convert to units on a U-100 insulin syringe. For example: 250 mcg / 5,000 mcg/mL = 0.05 mL = 5 units. Use the PepPal Calculator for any custom combination.

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