Essential Guide to Peptide Dosages: How to Safely Optimize Your Results
Dosage for peptides can vary depending on the specific peptide, the goal of use, and individual factors like body weight and tolerance. Below are common dosing protocols for some of the most popular peptides.
Please note that it’s crucial to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any peptide regimen, as dosing needs to be tailored to individual conditions.
1. BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound)
- Common Uses: Healing of joints, ligaments, muscles, and gut.
- Dosage: 200 mcg to 500 mcg per day, often divided into two doses (e.g., 250 mcg twice daily).
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection around the injury site or oral (for gut issues).
- Duration: 4-6 weeks.
2. CJC-1295 with DAC (Drug Affinity Complex)
- Common Uses: Increases growth hormone levels for muscle growth, fat loss, and recovery.
- Dosage: 1-2 mg once or twice weekly.
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection.
- Duration: 8-12 weeks.
CJC-1295 without DAC:
- Dosage: 100 mcg to 200 mcg daily, typically injected before bed to align with natural growth hormone release cycles.
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection.
3. Ipamorelin
- Common Uses: Muscle building, fat loss, anti-aging, recovery.
- Dosage: 200 mcg to 300 mcg per day, typically divided into two doses (morning and evening).
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection, often combined with CJC-1295 for synergistic effects.
- Duration: 8-12 weeks.
4. TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4)
- Common Uses: Accelerates healing and reduces inflammation, especially for muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries.
- Dosage: 2 mg to 5 mg twice per week for the first 4-6 weeks (loading phase), followed by 2 mg once per week (maintenance phase).
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection near the injury site.
- Duration: 4-6 weeks (loading) + 4-6 weeks (maintenance).
5. GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6)
- Common Uses: Growth hormone stimulation, muscle building, fat loss.
- Dosage: 100 mcg to 300 mcg, taken 2-3 times daily.
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection, preferably on an empty stomach.
- Duration: 8-12 weeks.
6. AOD-9604
- Common Uses: Fat loss.
- Dosage: 300 mcg to 500 mcg per day.
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection, usually in the morning before eating.
- Duration: 12-16 weeks.
7. Melanotan II
- Common Uses: Skin tanning, appetite suppression.
- Dosage: Start with a low dose of 250 mcg to 500 mcg per day to assess tolerance, then increase to 1 mg per day.
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection.
- Duration: Use until desired tanning is achieved, then maintenance dosing as needed (e.g., 1 mg per week).
8. GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)
- Common Uses: Anti-aging, wound healing, skin repair.
- Dosage: 1 mg to 2 mg daily for injections, or apply topically as instructed.
- Administration: Can be injected subcutaneously or used in topical skincare formulations.
- Duration: 4-6 weeks for noticeable results.
Stacking Peptides
Many users combine peptides for synergistic effects, particularly in muscle growth and recovery. A common combination is CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin:
- CJC-1295: 100-200 mcg before bed.
- Ipamorelin: 200-300 mcg at the same time.
General Guidelines:
- Timing: Peptides that influence growth hormone (like Ipamorelin and CJC-1295) are usually taken before bed or post-workout on an empty stomach.
- Injection Sites: Subcutaneous injections are typically administered into fatty tissue (e.g., abdomen).
- Storage: Peptides are usually stored in the refrigerator once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water.
Safety and Monitoring
- Always start with a low dose to assess tolerance.
- Regular blood work may be recommended to monitor hormone levels and overall health.
- Consider rotating injection sites to avoid irritation.
Peptides can be powerful tools, but dosage and monitoring are key to avoiding side effects and maximizing benefits.
