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Peptide dosing protocols

A plain-language reference of the dose ranges, frequencies, cycle lengths, and reconstitution ratios most commonly cited for Compounded Peptide. Search by name or filter by goal.

18 protocols

Semaglutide

aka GLP-1 Sm

Weight management
Typical dose
0.25 mg → 2.4 mg weekly
Frequency
Once weekly, subcutaneous
Cycle
Titrate every 4 weeks; ongoing maintenance
Reconstitution
5 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water = 2.5 mg/mL

Most protocols hold each step 4 weeks before escalating. Many people stay at a lower step when appetite control is already effective.

Tirzepatide

aka GLP-2 Tz

Weight management
Typical dose
2.5 mg → 15 mg weekly
Frequency
Once weekly, subcutaneous
Cycle
Titrate every 4 weeks; ongoing maintenance
Reconstitution
30 mg vial + 3 mL bacteriostatic water = 10 mg/mL

Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist. Nausea is most common in the first week after each step up.

Retatrutide

aka GLP-3 Reta

Weight management
Typical dose
1 mg → 12 mg weekly
Frequency
Once weekly, subcutaneous
Cycle
Titrate every 4 weeks
Reconstitution
20 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water = 10 mg/mL

Triple agonist (GIP/GLP-1/glucagon). Investigational — literature is still early.

AOD-9604

Weight management
Typical dose
250–500 mcg daily
Frequency
Once daily, morning, fasted
Cycle
8–12 weeks
Reconstitution
5 mg vial + 2 mL water = 2.5 mg/mL (100 units = 250 mcg)

Fragment of hGH studied for fat metabolism without effects on blood sugar.

BPC-157

Recovery & repair
Typical dose
250–500 mcg daily
Frequency
Once or twice daily, subcutaneous near the target area
Cycle
4–8 weeks, then a break of equal length
Reconstitution
5 mg vial + 2 mL water = 2.5 mg/mL

Commonly paired with TB-500 in recovery protocols.

TB-500

aka Thymosin Beta-4 fragment

Recovery & repair
Typical dose
2–2.5 mg twice weekly (loading), then 2 mg weekly
Frequency
2× weekly loading for 4–6 weeks, then weekly maintenance
Cycle
6–8 week loading, 4+ week maintenance
Reconstitution
10 mg vial + 5 mL water = 2 mg/mL

Often paired with BPC-157 in soft-tissue recovery protocols.

GHK-Cu

Recovery & repair
Typical dose
1–2 mg daily (injectable) or topical serum
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
4–8 weeks
Reconstitution
50 mg vial + 5 mL water = 10 mg/mL

Copper peptide studied for skin, collagen, and wound-healing endpoints.

Ipamorelin

Growth hormone
Typical dose
200–300 mcg per dose
Frequency
1–3× daily, before bed and/or post-workout, fasted
Cycle
8–12 weeks, then 4 weeks off
Reconstitution
5 mg vial + 2 mL water = 2.5 mg/mL

Selective GH secretagogue; frequently stacked with CJC-1295.

CJC-1295 (no DAC)

aka Mod GRF 1-29

Growth hormone
Typical dose
100–200 mcg per dose
Frequency
1–3× daily, fasted
Cycle
8–12 weeks, then 4 weeks off
Reconstitution
5 mg vial + 2 mL water = 2.5 mg/mL

Short half-life version dosed with Ipamorelin to mimic natural GH pulses.

Tesamorelin

Growth hormone
Typical dose
1–2 mg daily
Frequency
Once daily at bedtime
Cycle
12–26 weeks
Reconstitution
10 mg vial + 2 mL water = 5 mg/mL

Most studied for visceral fat endpoints.

Sermorelin

Growth hormone
Typical dose
200–500 mcg daily
Frequency
Once daily at bedtime, fasted
Cycle
12 weeks, then reassess
Reconstitution
5 mg vial + 2 mL water = 2.5 mg/mL

GHRH analog with a very short half-life; nightly dosing is typical.

NAD+

Longevity & metabolic
Typical dose
50–100 mg daily (subcutaneous)
Frequency
Daily or every other day
Cycle
4 weeks on, 2 weeks off
Reconstitution
Supplied in solution or 500 mg vial + 5 mL water = 100 mg/mL

Injecting quickly can cause flushing or chest pressure; slow administration is standard.

Glutathione

Longevity & metabolic
Typical dose
200–600 mg
Frequency
2–3× weekly
Cycle
8–12 weeks
Reconstitution
Supplied in solution or per vial label

Antioxidant support; often paired with NAD+ or B12 in wellness protocols.

MOTS-c

Longevity & metabolic
Typical dose
5–10 mg
Frequency
2–3× weekly
Cycle
4–8 weeks
Reconstitution
10 mg vial + 2 mL water = 5 mg/mL

Mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for metabolic and exercise endpoints.

Epitalon

aka Epithalon

Longevity & metabolic
Typical dose
5–10 mg daily
Frequency
Once daily
Cycle
10–20 days, 2–3 times per year
Reconstitution
50 mg vial + 5 mL water = 10 mg/mL

Short pulsed courses rather than continuous dosing.

PT-141

aka Bremelanotide

Other
Typical dose
0.5–1.75 mg
Frequency
As needed, 45 minutes to 2 hours before activity; max once per 24 h
Cycle
No more than 8 doses per month
Reconstitution
10 mg vial + 5 mL water = 2 mg/mL

Flushing and nausea are the most reported effects; start at the low end.

Thymosin Alpha-1

Other
Typical dose
1.5–3 mg
Frequency
2× weekly
Cycle
4–8 weeks
Reconstitution
5 mg vial + 2 mL water = 2.5 mg/mL

Studied for immune modulation endpoints.

Selank

Other
Typical dose
250–500 mcg daily
Frequency
Daily, intranasal or subcutaneous
Cycle
2–4 weeks
Reconstitution
5 mg vial + 2 mL water = 2.5 mg/mL

Peptide analog of tuftsin studied for anxiolytic endpoints.

Important

These ranges summarize dosing patterns commonly reported in published literature and are provided for reference only. They are not a prescription, not individualized guidance, and do not replace a licensed provider. compounded medications sold by Lumivive Wellness are compounded by a licensed pharmacy and prescribed by an MD at our clinic. Always confirm the concentration printed on your vial before drawing a dose.