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    Peptide Cheat Sheet 2026

    Dosing, Reconstitution, Bloodwork & Nasal Sprays

    Last updated: April 2026  |  Author: BioChonch  |  For research and educational purposes only

    What changed since the last version

    • FDA reclassified BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin + 10 others back to Category 1 (Feb 2026)
    • Retatrutide phase 3: 28.7% weight loss at 12mg dose (dysesthesia signal at 20%+)
    • CagriSema phase 3: 20.4% weight loss (NEJM June 2025)
    • KLOW corrected: it's the Glow Blend + KPV, not what was listed before

    For research and educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Run bloodwork before any protocol.

    How to use these tables

    All tables assume a 1mL (100 unit) insulin syringe. If you're running a different vial size or BAC volume, use the BHG Reconstitution Calculator — plug in your exact setup and it gives you the syringe units in 10 seconds.

    Vial — common vial size
    BAC — bacteriostatic water volume
    Dose — typical dose + frequency
    Cycle — common cycle length
    Bloodwork — markers to monitor

    🩹 1. Healing & Recovery

    Compound Vial BAC Dose Cycle Bloodwork
    BPC-157 10mg 2mL 500mcg daily 8 wks CBC, CRP, liver
    TB-500 10mg 2mL 3mg 2×/wk 8 wks CBC, CRP
    BPC/TB Blend 20mg 2mL 500mcg ea daily 8 wks CBC, CRP, liver
    GHK-Cu 50mg 3mL 1.7–2mg daily 8 wks Serum copper, liver
    KPV 10mg 2mL 500mcg daily 5on/2off 8 wks CRP, CBC
    Thymosin α1 10mg 2mL 1.5mg 5on/2off 8 wks CBC diff, CD4/CD8, CRP
    Glow Blend 70mg 3mL ~1.67mg daily 8 wks Serum copper, CBC
    KLOW Blend 80mg 3mL ~1.67mg daily 30 days CBC, CRP, serum copper

    Nerve repair / diabetic neuropathy: KLOW + CJC-1295/Ipamorelin daily for 2-3 weeks then maintenance. Community reports this combo works for disc degeneration, nerve compression, and scoliosis-related pain.

    🔥 2. Fat Loss & Metabolic

    Compound Vial BAC Dose Cycle Bloodwork
    Semaglutide 30mg 3mL 250mcg–1mg weekly 12-16 wks Glucose, HbA1c, lipids, amylase/lipase
    Tirzepatide 60mg 6mL 2.5–5mg weekly 12-16 wks Same as sema
    Retatrutide 10mg 3mL 0.5–2mg weekly 8-12 wks Glucose, HbA1c, lipids
    Cagrilintide 10mg 2mL 250mcg weekly 8-12 wks Same as GLP-1s
    Tesamorelin 10mg 2mL 1mg daily 5on/2off 8 wks IGF-1, glucose, hs-CRP
    MOTS-c 10mg 2mL 1mg daily 5on/2off 8 wks HbA1c, insulin, lipids
    5-Amino-1MQ 10mg 2mL 1mg daily 5on/2off 8 wks Glucose, insulin, liver
    Tesofensine oral 500mcg daily 8-24 wks HR, BP, glucose
    SLU-PP-332 oral 250mcg–1mg daily 4-8 wks Basic metabolic
    AOD-9604 5mg 2mL 250–500mcg daily 8-12 wks Basic metabolic

    Best cutting stack: Retatrutide + tesamorelin. Full recomp protocol with calculator → Ultimate Shred Stack

    Protein on GLP-1s is mandatory: 1g per lb bodyweight or you lose muscle not just fat.

    💪 3. Growth Hormone & Recovery

    Compound Vial BAC Dose Cycle Bloodwork
    CJC/Ipa Blend 10mg 2mL 250mcg ea PM 8-12 wks IGF-1, glucose
    Ipamorelin 5mg 2mL 200–300mcg 1-2×/day 8-12 wks IGF-1, glucose
    Sermorelin 5mg 2mL 200–300mcg nightly 8-16 wks IGF-1, glucose
    GHRP-2 5mg 2mL 100–300mcg 1-3×/day 6-12 wks IGF-1, prolactin, cortisol
    GHRP-6 5mg 2mL 100–300mcg 1-3×/day 6-12 wks IGF-1, prolactin, cortisol
    Hexarelin 2mg 2mL 100–200mcg daily 4-8 wks MAX IGF-1, prolactin
    IGF-1 LR3 1mg 1mL ACETIC 50–200mcg pre workout 10 days IGF-1, glucose, kidney
    HGH Frag 176-191 5mg 2mL 250–500mcg daily 4-8 wks Basic metabolic

    IGF-1 LR3 uses 0.6% acetic acid, NOT BAC water. It's the only exception. Mess this up and the peptide degrades.

    IGF-1 target: 200-300 ng/mL therapeutic, never past 400. Baseline + week 4 retest.

    Pro tip: Pin CJC/Ipa fasted before bed. Insulin blunts GH release 40-60%. 2hr minimum after last meal.

    🧠 4. Cognitive & Mood

    Compound Vial BAC Dose Route Cycle
    Semax 30mg 3mL 1mg 2-3×/wk Intranasal preferred 8 wks
    Selank 30mg 3mL 1mg 2-3×/wk Intranasal preferred 8 wks
    Oxytocin 5mg 2mL 16-40 IU PRN Intranasal PRN
    DSIP 5mg 2mL 100–300mcg nightly SubQ or intranasal 2-4 wks
    Kisspeptin-10 5mg 2mL 50–100mcg 2-3×/wk SubQ fasted 4-8 wks

    Russian Nootropic Stack: Semax AM + Selank PM. Intranasal = better bioavailability than SubQ.

    💨 5. Nasal Sprays (Intranasal — Pre-Mixed)

    Small peptides bypass the BBB intranasal and hit faster than injection. These come pre-mixed, no reconstitution needed.

    Compound Product Use Case
    Selank 50mcg/spray Selank Spray Anxiety / calm focus
    Semax 100mcg/spray Semax Spray Focus / cognition / BDNF
    PT-141 100mcg/spray PT-141 Spray Libido / arousal
    Oxytocin 100mcg/spray Oxytocin Spray Bonding / social / mood
    GABA + Melatonin + DSIP Sleep Spray Deep sleep
    Epitalon Epitalon Spray Longevity / sleep
    Melanotan 2 Melanotan 2 Spray Tanning
    5-Amino-1MQ 5-Amino-1MQ Spray Metabolic / energy
    Affiliate Partner

    Topical balms (transdermal, no needles, no math)

    Compound Product Use Case
    BPC-157 BPC-157 Balm Recovery
    GHK-Cu GHK-Cu Balm Skin / hair / collagen
    Melanotan 2 Melanotan 2 Balm Tanning
    Affiliate Partner

    🛡️ 6. Immune & Longevity

    Compound Vial BAC Dose Cycle Bloodwork
    Thymosin α1 10mg 2mL 1.5mg 5on/2off 8 wks CBC diff, CD4/CD8, CRP
    NAD+ 500mg 5mL 50–100mg 2-3×/wk 4-12 wks CBC, CMP
    Epithalon 10mg 2mL 5–10mg daily 10-20 days 2-4×/yr Optional telomere
    FOXO4-DRI 10mg 2mL Research only Experimental CBC, CMP
    LL-37 5mg 2mL 100–250mcg daily 2-6 wks CBC, CRP, liver

    💋 7. Sexual & Cosmetic

    Compound Vial BAC Dose Route Bloodwork
    PT-141 10mg 2mL 500mcg PRN SubQ/intranasal BP monitoring
    Melanotan 2 10mg 2mL 250mcg EOD loading SubQ BP + mole exam
    GHK-Cu 50mg 3mL 1–2mg daily SubQ or topical Serum copper
    Enclomiphene oral 12.5–25mg daily Oral LH, FSH, T, E2, SHBG

    MT-2 warning: Mole exam BEFORE starting. Any mole that changes shape, color or darkness — stop and see a derm.

    🧪 8. Blends — Quick Reference

    Blend Total BAC Dose Use Case
    Wolverine (BPC/TB) 20mg 2mL 500mcg ea daily Injury repair
    CJC/Ipa 10mg 2mL 250mcg ea PM Sleep + GH
    Glow 70mg 3mL ~1.67mg daily Skin + recovery
    KLOW 80mg 3mL ~1.67mg daily Full repair + anti-inflam

    KLOW = Glow + KPV. GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500 + KPV. Full repair stack.

    🧮 Reconstitution Rules

    Inject BAC slowly down the side of the vial. NEVER shake. Swirl gently.

    IGF-1 LR3 = 0.6% acetic acid only. Everything else uses BAC water.

    Storage: Dry powder in freezer (1-2 yrs). Reconstituted in fridge at 2-8°C, use within 30 days.

    GHK-Cu stings. Use fatty areas, inject slowly. Normal.

    GH peptides fasted only — 2hr minimum after last meal.

    Running a different vial size, BAC volume, or dose than the tables? Use the BHG Reconstitution Calculator — it handles any combination in 10 seconds.

    🩸 Baseline Bloodwork Panel

    Before any protocol:

    CBC, CMP, lipid panel, HbA1c
    Fasting glucose + insulin
    IGF-1 (critical for GH compounds)
    Testosterone total + free
    Thyroid: TSH, fT3, fT4
    Liver: ALT, AST, GGT
    CRP

    Retest at week 4 for the relevant markers. If you're not measuring, you're guessing.

    💬 Community Q&A

    Can I stack multiple at once?

    Yes, but stack compounds on different pathways. Don't double up on same receptor.

    Nerve repair / diabetic neuropathy?

    KLOW + CJC/Ipa daily 2-3 weeks then maintenance.

    NAD frequency?

    SubQ 2-3×/week. Oral NMN daily. IV session-based.

    SLU-PP-332 dosing?

    250mcg-1mg oral daily. Exercise mimetic, ERR pathway. Mostly preclinical.

    Best cutting stack?

    Retatrutide + tesamorelin. Full deep dive here →

    Disclaimer

    For research and educational purposes only. Not medical advice. These are research chemicals and most are not FDA-approved for human use. Run bloodwork before and during any protocol. If you have any history of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, thyroid issues, pregnancy, or autoimmune conditions consult a licensed clinician first. Do your own research. Your decisions your responsibility.

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    Independent researcher and founder of BodyHackGuide. Obsessed with evidence-based biohacking, peptide science, and nootropic protocols. Every recommendation is backed by PubMed citations and real-world testing.

    This guide is for educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional.