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Where most men begin
If you are new to peptides, these are the most relevant starting points for body composition, recovery, organ protection, and energy. Begin with one or two, complete your bloodwork, and build from there.
Retatrutide — fat lossHGH 191AA — body compositionBPC-157 + TB-500 — recovery & organ protectionGHK-Cu — cardiovascularMOTS-C — metabolismEpithalon — longevityNAD+ — cellular energySemax — focus
A note on dosing
Most peptides are dosed the same regardless of sex. Where dosing differs, this edition shows the recommended dose for men. HGH and IGF-1 in particular run higher for men than for women.
01
Fat Loss & Body Composition
9 peptides
AOD-9604
Fat Loss
HGH fragment that promotes fat burning without affecting blood sugar or causing unwanted growth effects.Think of it as a targeted fat-burning signal borrowed from growth hormone — it tells your body to break down stored fat, without the side effects of full HGH.
Reconstitution
100 units acetic acid + 2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
500 mcg = 30 units daily (250–500 mcg)
Cycle
5 days on / 2 days off for 8 weeks. Intramuscular preferred.
NotesCONTRAINDICATED in untreated thyroid disorder. Often stacked with L-Carnitine and MOTS-C for enhanced effect.
Cagrelintide
Fat Loss
Amylin analog that suppresses appetite and supports weight loss by modulating satiety signals.It tells your brain you're full — even when you haven't eaten much — making it easier to eat less without feeling deprived.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
0.25–0.5 mg = 2–5 units
Cycle
2–3 times a week for 8–12 weeks
NotesCan be stacked with GLP-1 peptides for enhanced appetite control.
Lemon Bottle
Fat Loss
Lipolysis injection targeting stubborn localised fat — love handles, stomach, double chin.A direct injection into a stubborn fat pocket (belly, chin, love handles) that dissolves the fat cells in that exact spot.
Reconstitution
Comes reconstituted
Men's dosage
30 units per squared area
Cycle
Every 4 weeks. Grid injection technique (tic-tac-toe pattern 2–3 cm apart).
NotesUse numbing cream prior. DO NOT cover with cling film — lidocain toxicity risk. 30–50 units per square is standard.
LIPO-C
Fat Loss
Fat burning compound preserving muscle mass. Contains L-Carnitine, Choline, L-Methionine, B5.A blend of nutrients that helps your body burn fat for fuel while keeping your muscle — like turning up the efficiency of your metabolism.
Reconstitution
Comes reconstituted
Men's dosage
50 units × 2 per week
Cycle
1 mL/week split into 2 injections (e.g. Tue + Fri). Can go up to 1–3 mL, 2–3x/week.
NotesCheck B12 levels if formula contains B12. IM preferred over SubQ.
Retatrutide
Fat Loss
Next-generation triple agonist (GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon). Powerful appetite control and fat metabolism.The most potent weight-loss peptide currently available — it targets three hunger and metabolism signals at once, suppressing appetite and accelerating fat loss faster than anything else in its class.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
1 mg = 10 units. Start low, titrate up.
Cycle
4 days a week, AM fasted. 4 mg/week is a standard working dose.
NotesMicrodose protocol reduces side effects. Nausea common early — resolves with slow titration.
Tesamorelin
Fat Loss / GH
GHRH analog that specifically reduces visceral fat and improves metabolic health. FDA-approved.An FDA-approved peptide that specifically targets the deep belly fat around your organs — the kind that's hardest to shift with diet and exercise alone.
Reconstitution
1 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
2 mg = 20 units
Cycle
5 days on / 2 days off for 8–12 weeks. AM or PM, fasted.
NotesParticularly effective for visceral and abdominal fat. Good alternative to HGH for fat-focused goals.
5-Amino-1MQ
Fat Loss / Energy
NAD+ precursor that boosts metabolism and cellular energy production.Helps your cells produce more energy — you feel more metabolically active, burn more at rest, and recover faster from training.
Reconstitution
1 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
250–500 mcg = 5–10 units
Cycle
Twice daily. 5 units = 250 mcg / 10 units = 500 mcg.
NotesStacks well with MOTS-C and NAD+. Supports fat burning indirectly via metabolic activation.
SLU-PP-332
Endurance / Fat Loss
Exercise mimetic that activates the same pathways as physical exercise.Sometimes called "exercise in a vial" — it switches on the same cellular pathways your body activates during a workout, without the effort.
Reconstitution
1 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
500 mcg – 1 mg = 10–20 units
Cycle
30 days on, 2–4 weeks break between cycles.
NotesResearch compound. Limited long-term human data. Stacks with AICAR for endurance.
AICAR
Endurance
Mimics the effects of exercise on cellular metabolism. AMPK activator.Activates your body's main energy-sensing switch, telling your cells to burn fuel more efficiently — similar to what happens during sustained cardio.
Reconstitution
3 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
5–25 mg. 10 mg = 20 units.
Cycle
5 days on / 2 days off.
NotesResearch compound. Often stacked with SLU-PP-332.
02
Growth Hormone & Body Composition
9 peptides
HGH 191AA (Somatropin)
Growth Hormone
Human Growth Hormone. Burns fat, builds lean muscle, improves sleep quality, skin elasticity, and recovery.The body's primary repair and rebuilding hormone, which naturally declines after your 20s. Restoring it helps you build more muscle, lose fat, sleep deeper, and feel younger.
Reconstitution
1 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
1–3 IU = 0.2 mL. 1–2 IU.
Cycle
SubQ daily for 3–6 months. Increase dose every 3 weeks. Store in fridge after reconstitution.
NotesBeginners: start at 1 IU fasted AM or PM before bed. Full tumour marker bloodwork required before starting.
CJC-1295 w/DAC
GH Stimulation
GHRH analog with Drug Affinity Complex — extends half-life for sustained GH release.Tells your pituitary gland to release growth hormone steadily over several days from a single injection — a convenient, long-lasting GH stimulus.
Reconstitution
1 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
2 mg = 40 units
Cycle
1–2 times per week, fasted AM/PM or post-workout. Run 12–16 weeks with a break.
NotesLonger acting than CJC w/o DAC. Good for sustained GH elevation without daily injections.
CJC-1295 w/o DAC (MOD GRF 1-29)
GH Stimulation
Short-acting GHRH analog. Stacked with Ipamorelin for synergistic GH pulse release.A short-acting signal that prompts a clean pulse of growth hormone — usually paired with Ipamorelin for a stronger, more natural GH release.
Reconstitution
3 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
100–200 mcg. 100 mcg = ~3 units.
Cycle
Once or twice daily, fasted AM/PM or post-workout. Run 12–16 weeks.
NotesBest stacked with Ipamorelin — taken at same time for amplified GH pulse. Women same dose as men.
Ipamorelin
GH Stimulation
GH secretagogue with minimal side effects — no cortisol or prolactin spike unlike other GHRPs.One of the cleanest ways to boost growth hormone — it triggers a natural GH pulse without the hunger, cortisol spike, or water retention that other GH-releasing peptides can cause.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
300–750 mcg. 6 units = 300 mcg / 10 units = 500 mcg / 15 units = 750 mcg
Cycle
8–12 weeks, fasted PM.
NotesBeginner-friendly. Best stacked with CJC-1295 w/o DAC. Women: same dose.
Sermorelin
GH Stimulation
Natural GHRH analog — stimulates the body's own GH production. Gentler than HGH.A gentler, more natural way to support GH levels — instead of injecting GH directly, it tells your own brain to produce more of it.
Reconstitution
3 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
200–500 mcg. 200 mcg = 6 units / 500 mcg = 15 units
Cycle
5 days on / 2 days off, before bed fasted. Run 3–6 months.
NotesGood starter alternative to HGH. Lower cost. Works with the body's natural GH rhythms.
Hexarelin Acetate
GH Stimulation
GHSR agonist. Stimulates GH release with additional cardiovascular benefits.Boosts growth hormone while also benefiting your heart — one of the few GH peptides with direct cardiovascular protection built in.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Cycle
1–3 times daily, SubQ, preferably fasted.
NotesStronger GH release than Ipamorelin. May elevate cortisol and prolactin at higher doses.
IGF-1 LR3
Growth / Recovery
Modified IGF-1. Increases muscle growth, fat metabolism, neurogenesis, and tissue repair.IGF-1 is the main signal from growth hormone that tells your muscles to grow — this is a long-acting version that keeps that signal active for longer.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
20–40 mcg. 10 mcg = 2 units / 20 mcg = 4 units / 40 mcg = 8 units
Cycle
Men: daily for 4–6 weeks. Women: 4–5x/week for 3–4 weeks.
NotesWomen use lower dose due to greater IGF-1 sensitivity. Do not run longer than stated — receptor downregulation.
IGF-DES
Growth / Recovery
Fast-acting, short-lived IGF-1 analog. Localised muscle growth and tissue repair.Injected directly into a specific muscle to target growth or speed up healing in exactly that area.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
50–100 mcg. 50 mcg = 5 units / 100 mcg = 10 units
Cycle
Up to 4–6 weeks. SubQ up to twice daily, 2 hours before or after activity.
NotesRisk of hypoglycaemia if injected too close to activity. A 6-week course at 100 mcg needs four 1 mg vials.
Follistatin 344
Muscle / Performance
Myostatin blocker — promotes muscle mass expansion by inhibiting the body's natural muscle-limiting protein.Your body has a natural brake on muscle growth — Follistatin removes it, allowing you to build significantly more muscle than your genetics would normally allow.
Reconstitution
1 mL BAC water
Cycle
Daily for 10–20 days.
NotesAdvanced compound. Powerful but limited long-term safety data. Not for general wellness use.
03
Recovery & Repair
5 peptides
BPC-157
Recovery
Gut and joint healing. Speeds angiogenesis and collagen repair.One of the most versatile healing peptides — it accelerates repair in your gut, tendons, joints, and muscles by boosting blood vessel growth and collagen production.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Cycle
5 days on / 2 days off for 4–6 weeks.
NotesOne of the most well-researched recovery peptides. Can be taken orally for gut-specific healing.
BPC-157 + TB-500 (Wolverine Stack)
Recovery
Combined tissue repair stack. BPC accelerates healing; TB-500 regenerates tissue and reduces inflammation.The most popular healing combo — BPC-157 speeds up local repair while TB-500 works system-wide to rebuild tissue and calm inflammation, widely used by athletes recovering from injuries.
Vial size
10 mg (5 mg each)
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
500–750 mcg = 10–15 units
Cycle
4–6 weeks on / 2–4 weeks off. Take caprylic acid alongside.
NotesThe most effective recovery combination available. Essential for anyone with injuries or on a steroid cycle.
Thymosin Alpha-1 (TA1)
Immune / Recovery
Boosts T-cell response and immune function. Anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties.Strengthens your immune system at the root level — helps your body recognise and fight threats faster, and has been used clinically for viral infections and immune deficiencies.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
1.5–2 mg = 15–20 units
Cycle
Acute: daily for 1–2 weeks. Maintenance: 2–3x/week for 8–12 weeks, then 4–6 week break.
NotesExcellent post-illness or as immune support. Women and men: same dose.
KPV
Immune / Gut
Anti-inflammatory tripeptide. Gut repair, immune modulation, skin healing.A tiny but powerful anti-inflammatory — especially effective for gut issues, skin conditions, and calming overactive immune responses.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
200–500 mcg = 4–10 units
Cycle
Chronic conditions: 10-day cycle. Short term: 2 weeks. Breaks of 30–60 days.
NotesGentle and well-tolerated. Good addition to any gut healing or inflammation protocol.
LL-37
Immune / Gut
Antimicrobial peptide. Immune defence, gut healing, anti-inflammatory.Your body's own natural antibiotic peptide — it fights bacteria, viruses, and fungi while helping repair the gut lining and calm systemic inflammation.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
100–200 mcg. 2 units = 100 mcg / 4 units = 200 mcg
NotesNaturally occurring in the body. Supports the innate immune system.
04
Hormonal
4 peptides
HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
Hormonal
Stimulates testosterone production. Reverses suppression from TRT/steroids. Treats infertility in men and women.Tells your testicles to keep producing testosterone naturally — essential for men on TRT who want to maintain testicular function and preserve fertility.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Cycle
1 mL split into three doses per week.
NotesMen on TRT: prevents testicular atrophy. Women: induces ovulation. Consult doctor before use.
HMG (Human Menopausal Gonadotropin)
Hormonal
Fertility peptide. Women: induces ovulation. Men: addresses hypogonadism.A fertility hormone that stimulates egg release in women and helps restore natural hormone production in men with low testosterone.
Reconstitution
1 mL BAC water
Cycle
SubQ or IM, 1–3 times a week.
NotesTypically used under medical supervision for fertility protocols.
Kisspeptin
Hormonal
Regulates reproductive function. Infertility applications, cancer research, metabolic disorders.A master hormone signal that activates the entire reproductive axis — used to support fertility and hormone balance in both men and women.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Cycle
Daily. 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off.
NotesEmerging research peptide. Primarily used for reproductive health.
Oxytocin Acetate
Hormonal / Mood
The 'bonding hormone'. Enhances social connection, reduces anxiety, supports emotional wellbeing.The hormone your body releases during connection and closeness — supplementing it can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support emotional resilience.
Reconstitution
3 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
20–200 mcg = 1–12 units. Start at 20 mcg (1 unit).
Cycle
As needed. If no response, increase to 150–200 mcg.
Notes20 mcg = 1 unit / 50 mcg = 3 units / 150 mcg = 9 units / 200 mcg = 12 units.
05
Energy & Metabolism
2 peptides
MOTS-C
Energy / Metabolism
Activates cellular energy pathways, improves insulin sensitivity, supports fat burning. Mimics exercise.A mitochondria-derived peptide that tells your cells to burn energy more efficiently — improves how your body handles sugar and fat, and mimics some cardiovascular benefits of exercise.
Reconstitution
1 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
5 mg = 50 units (10 units/day)
Cycle
5 days a week / AM fasted / 2 days off. 4–6 weeks on / 4 weeks off.
NotesOne of the most important metabolic peptides. Stacks perfectly with Retatrutide and AOD-9604.
L-Carnitine
Energy / Fat Loss
Shuttles fatty acids into mitochondria for energy. Works synergistically with AOD-9604.Moves stored fat into your cells' power plants to be burned as fuel — most effective when combined with exercise or other fat-burning peptides.
Reconstitution
Comes reconstituted
Men's dosage
500 mg = 90 units. 600 mg per mL.
Cycle
Daily or every other day. IM preferred over SubQ.
NotesCarrier peptide — enhances AOD-9604 effectiveness. IM delivers better results.
06
Longevity & Anti-Aging
5 peptides
Epithalon
Longevity
Telomere protection and telomerase activation. Anti-aging, sleep cycle restoration, antioxidant.One of the most researched longevity peptides — it protects the ends of your DNA from shortening, which is one of the main biological clocks of aging.
Reconstitution
1 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
1 mg = 10 units
Cycle
20 days daily, twice a year. PM fasted, 2 hours before bed.
NotesOne of the most important longevity peptides. Protects DNA from age-related damage.
SS-31 (Elamipretide)
Longevity
Mitochondrial support and protection. Reduces oxidative stress at the cellular level.Targets your mitochondria — the energy factories inside every cell — to protect them from damage and help them work better, especially as you age.
Reconstitution
1 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
1 mg = 10 units. Can go up to 5–10 mg/day.
Cycle
5 days on / 2 days off. Increase dose slowly.
NotesAdvanced longevity compound. Significant mitochondrial regeneration effects.
NAD+
Longevity / Energy
Restores cellular NAD+ levels. Powers energy production, DNA repair, and cognitive function.A molecule that declines sharply after your 30s — restoring it boosts your energy at a cellular level, sharpens your mind, and helps your body repair DNA damage faster.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
500 mg IV — primary recommendation (best value, potency & results). SubQ: 50–100 mg = 20–40 units (secondary option only, lower bioavailability).
Cycle
IV (primary): loading — 250 mg first session → 3–4 × 500 mg over 2–3 weeks. Maintenance: 500 mg IV every 1–2 months. SubQ: 2–3×/week (only when IV unavailable).
NotesIV is always the first recommendation — better value, superior potency, full systemic effect. SubQ absorption is significantly lower and results are weaker. Infuse IV slowly: minimum 90–120 min to avoid flushing and nausea.
Glutathione
Longevity / Detox
Master antioxidant. Skin brightening, detoxification, liver protection, immune support.Your body's most powerful natural antioxidant — it detoxifies your liver, brightens your skin, and protects every cell from the daily damage caused by stress, pollution, and aging.
Reconstitution
1 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
600–1200 mg split weekly. 200 mg = 13 units.
Cycle
IV (primary): 600 mg, 1–2×/week for 6–10 sessions, then monthly. Always IV push at end of drip. SubQ: 200–400 mg 2–3×/week (secondary option only — much lower absorption).
NotesIV is always the first recommendation — significantly better absorption, potency and results than SubQ. SubQ is a secondary option only when IV is unavailable. Always IV push at the end of the drip, never inside the bag.
Pinealon
Longevity / Brain
Tripeptide bioregulator for neurons. Brain recovery, cognitive function, neuroprotection.A peptide that supports brain cell health from the inside — used for mental clarity, recovery from cognitive fatigue, and long-term neuroprotection.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Cycle
Daily for 10–20 days.
NotesRun in cycles. Good for cognitive recovery and neuroprotection, especially post-illness.
07
Sleep & Recovery
1 peptides
DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide)
Sleep
Improves deep sleep architecture. Regulates cortisol and supports stress adaptation.Helps you fall into deeper, more restorative sleep — and because it also regulates cortisol, your body recovers better from both physical and mental stress.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
100–300 mcg. 6 units = 300 mcg
Cycle
1–2 hours before bed. Run as needed or in cycles.
NotesFast-acting — effects felt within 1–2 weeks. Foundation of all recovery and anti-aging.
08
Cognitive & Mood
3 peptides
Semax
Cognition
BDNF booster. Enhances focus, memory, and mental clarity. Stress resilience.Boosts BDNF — the brain's own growth hormone — making you sharper, more focused, and more mentally resilient under pressure.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
500 mcg = 10 units
Cycle
Once or twice daily. Benefits noticed within days to weeks.
NotesNasal spray administration option. Effects can persist weeks to months after a course.
Selank
Cognition / Anxiety
Anxiolytic and nootropic. Reduces anxiety, improves mood stability, enhances cognitive function without sedation.A calming nootropic that takes the edge off anxiety while sharpening your mind — unlike traditional anti-anxiety medications, it doesn't make you drowsy or foggy.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
Cognitive: 2–4 units. Anxiety: 4–10 units daily.
Cycle
Fasted AM (07:00–10:00). Cognitive benefits robust after 4–6 weeks. Long-term stability after 8–12 weeks.
NotesNasal spray option. Gradual response — some users see anxiety improvement only around week 2. No sedation.
VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)
Cognition / Inflammation
Neuro-anti-inflammatory. Widens blood vessels, calms cytokine activity, neuroprotective.A powerful anti-inflammatory that works in the nervous system — calms overactive immune signalling in the brain and body, used in chronic inflammation and long COVID recovery protocols.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Cycle
Daily for 2–3 months.
NotesAdvanced. Used for inflammatory neurological conditions and post-viral syndromes.
09
Skin, Hair & Collagen
5 peptides
GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)
Skin / Hair / Collagen
Stimulates collagen and elastin production. Firms skin, reduces wrinkles, strengthens hair follicles.One of the most effective anti-aging peptides for skin — it signals your body to rebuild collagen and elastin, firming skin and reducing wrinkles from the inside out.
Reconstitution
8 mL — reconstitute in original vial with 3 mL BAC water, transfer to sterile 10 mL or 20 mL vial, add 5 mL more BAC water.
Men's dosage
2–4 mg = 16–32 units
Cycle
Daily for 4–8 weeks / 2–4 weeks off.
NotesTAKE ZINC alongside — essential for copper metabolism. One of the most popular peptides for women.
GLOW (GHK-Cu / BPC-157 / TB-500)
Skin / Collagen
Pre-combined collagen and recovery stack. Skin glow, youthful appearance, anti-aging.A ready-mixed stack combining three powerful peptides — skin firmness, collagen boost, and deep tissue repair all in one vial.
Reconstitution
3 mL BAC water
Cycle
Daily for 4–8 weeks / 2–4 weeks off.
NotesTAKE ZINC. Convenient combo vial — no need to stack separately.
KLOW (GHK-Cu / BPC-157 / TB-500 / KPV)
Skin / Gut / Immune
Enhanced combo — adds KPV for anti-inflammatory and gut repair on top of the GLOW stack.Everything in GLOW, plus KPV — adds gut healing and anti-inflammatory support on top of the skin and recovery benefits.
Reconstitution
3 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
1.5–3.5 mg = 6–13 units
Cycle
Daily for 4–8 weeks / 2–4 weeks off.
NotesTAKE ZINC. Best all-in-one option for skin, recovery, and gut health simultaneously.
Snap-8
Skin
Topical wrinkle relaxer — 'Botox in a vial'. Reduces muscle contractions that cause expression lines.Applied directly to the skin, it relaxes the tiny facial muscles that cause expression lines — a gentler, needle-free alternative to Botox for the forehead and around the eyes.
Reconstitution
1 mL BAC, sterile, or distilled water
Men's dosage
10 units (topical)
Cycle
Up to twice daily — morning and night.
NotesTopical only. Can combine with retinol, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C. Avoid acidic ingredients. Patch test first.
Melanotan-2 (MT-2)
Skin / Tanning
Induces melanin production for skin tanning and UV protection.Triggers your body's natural tanning response from the inside — you tan faster with less sun exposure, with some added UV protection.
Reconstitution
2 mL BAC water
Men's dosage
250 mcg = 5 units
Cycle
Loading: 5–10 units daily for 10 days (with UV exposure). Maintenance: 1–2x/week.
NotesStart at 5 units — nausea and flushing common early. UV exposure required to activate tan. Lower dose if side effects occur.
10
Immune & Gut Health
1 peptides
Thymosin Alpha-1 — see Recovery section above
Immune
Listed in Recovery section.
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