Compound Protocol

Peptide Reference Cards

Evidence-informed explainers for 14 peptides and 6 goal-based stacks. Designed for clarity, built for sharing.

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Retatrutide
Triple-agonist weight management peptide
Next-gen injectable that mimics hormones regulating appetite and metabolism. Targets GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon pathways simultaneously — stronger results than single-pathway compounds.
Dose
0.25–2.5mg/wk
Frequency
1× weekly
First Effects
2–5 days
Full Results
8–12 weeks
Fat loss Appetite control Insulin sensitivity Body recomp
How It Works
  • Suppresses appetite naturally
  • Increases fat oxidation
  • Improves metabolic efficiency
  • Works on GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon pathways
Side Effects
  • Nausea (if dosing too fast) — start low and titrate
  • Mild GI upset
  • Rare: vomiting or constipation
Best Stacked With
MOTS-C GHK-Cu Tesamorelin NAD+
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MOTS-C
Mitochondrial-derived exercise mimetic
A naturally occurring mitochondrial peptide that switches cellular energy factories back on. Improves insulin sensitivity, fat metabolism, and exercise performance from the inside out.
Dose
100–200mcg
Frequency
3× weekly
First Effects
5–7 days
Full Results
8–12 weeks
Energy Metabolism Endurance Longevity
How It Works
  • Activates mitochondrial function
  • Enhances insulin sensitivity
  • Supports fat metabolism at the cellular level
  • Increases exercise performance
Side Effects
  • Minimal — very well tolerated
  • Occasional mild injection site redness
Best Stacked With
Retatrutide NAD+ CJC-1295 + DAC Tesamorelin
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NAD+
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
The master coenzyme powering cellular energy (ATP) and mitochondrial function. Levels decline with age — supplementation restores energy, clarity, and activates sirtuin longevity pathways.
Dose
250–500mg/day
Frequency
2–3× weekly (inject) or daily (oral)
First Effects
5–10 days
Full Results
8–12 weeks
Energy Mental clarity Recovery Anti-aging Sleep
How It Works
  • Powers cellular energy (ATP) production
  • Activates sirtuins (longevity pathways)
  • Enhances NAD-dependent enzymes
  • Improves cellular repair mechanisms
Side Effects
  • Minimal — very well tolerated
  • Occasional mild flushing
  • Rare niacin-like symptoms
Best Stacked With
MOTS-C Retatrutide GHK-Cu Tesamorelin
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Selank
Anxiolytic + cognitive enhancer
Synthetic peptide derived from the immune peptide tuftsin. Reduces anxiety and stress without sedation while enhancing cognitive function, mood, and immune health.
Dose
250–500mcg
Frequency
1–2× daily
First Effects
3–5 days
Full Results
2–4 weeks
Anti-anxiety Focus Immune support No dependency
How It Works
  • Reduces anxiety and stress response
  • Enhances cognitive function and memory
  • Supports immune system modulation
  • No sedation or dependency
Best Stacked With
DSIP NAD+ CJC-1295 + DAC
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CJC-1295 + DAC
Long-acting growth hormone releaser
GHRH analog with Drug Affinity Complex for extended activity. Stimulates your pituitary to naturally produce more growth hormone — maintaining natural balance while building lean mass.
Dose
100–200mcg
Frequency
2–3× weekly
First Effects
5–7 days
Full Results
8–12 weeks
Lean muscle Fat reduction Recovery Skin/hair/nails
How It Works
  • Stimulates pituitary GH release
  • Increases IGF-1 production
  • Promotes protein synthesis and muscle growth
  • Accelerates fat loss and tissue repair
Best Stacked With
Ipamorelin Tesamorelin MOTS-C NAD+ GHK-Cu
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Tesamorelin
Body recomposition GHRH analog
Specifically designed for simultaneous muscle gain and fat loss. Pulses growth hormone release naturally — more physiological and effective than steady exogenous GH.
Dose
100–200mcg
Frequency
Daily or 5×/wk
First Effects
5–7 days
Full Results
8–12 weeks
Muscle gain Visceral fat loss Recovery Metabolic health
How It Works
  • Stimulates pulsatile GH release
  • Targets visceral fat specifically
  • Preserves and builds lean muscle
  • Increases IGF-1 production
Best Stacked With
Ipamorelin CJC-1295 + DAC MOTS-C NAD+ GHK-Cu
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Ipamorelin
Clean GH secretagogue
The gentlest growth hormone booster. Excellent for recovery, sleep quality, and lean muscle support. No appetite stimulation, no harsh side effects — stacks beautifully with other peptides.
Dose
100–200mcg
Frequency
2–3× daily
First Effects
3–5 days
Full Results
6–8 weeks
Sleep Recovery Lean muscle Collagen
How It Works
  • Stimulates GH release from pituitary
  • Supports natural GH rhythms
  • Promotes lean muscle preservation
  • Accelerates recovery
Best Stacked With
Tesamorelin CJC-1295 + DAC GHK-Cu NAD+
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DSIP
Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide
Promotes deep, restorative delta-wave sleep without sedation or grogginess. Not a sleeping pill — it optimizes your natural sleep architecture for real recovery.
Dose
100–200mcg
Frequency
1–2× daily (evening)
First Effects
3–5 days
Full Results
2–4 weeks
Deep sleep Cortisol management Immune function No dependency
How It Works
  • Promotes delta-wave (deep sleep) production
  • Reduces stress and cortisol
  • Supports circadian rhythm regulation
  • Enhances sleep-dependent recovery
Best Stacked With
Selank NAD+ CJC-1295 + DAC Ipamorelin
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GHK-Cu
Copper peptide — tissue repair signal
Naturally occurring peptide that tells your body "fix this" at the cellular level. Stimulates collagen, reduces inflammation, and improves skin, joints, and connective tissue health.
Dose
1–2mg/day
Frequency
Daily (inject or topical)
First Effects
2–3 weeks
Full Results
6–8 weeks
Collagen Skin quality Anti-inflammatory Anti-aging
How It Works
  • Stimulates collagen synthesis
  • Activates tissue repair mechanisms
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Supports connective tissue health
Best Stacked With
Tesamorelin NAD+ BPC-157 TB-500
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TB-500
Thymosin Beta 4 — tissue regenerator
Promotes deep tissue repair and regeneration. Increases blood flow to injured areas and stimulates new cell growth. The go-to for athletes dealing with injury recovery or prevention.
Dose
2–4mg/wk
Frequency
Loading → maintenance
First Effects
2–4 weeks
Full Results
8–12 weeks
Tissue healing Joint repair Flexibility Injury prevention
How It Works
  • Promotes tissue repair and regeneration
  • Increases blood flow to damaged areas
  • Accelerates collagen deposition
  • Promotes new cell growth
Best Stacked With
BPC-157 GHK-Cu NAD+ Ipamorelin
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BPC-157
Body Protection Compound
The "healing peptide" — found naturally in gastric juice. Accelerates recovery of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and gut tissue. One of the most researched repair peptides available.
Dose
250–500mcg
Frequency
2× daily
First Effects
2–3 weeks
Full Results
6–8 weeks
Injury healing Gut health Joint support Anti-inflammatory
How It Works
  • Promotes tissue repair and regeneration
  • Increases blood flow to damaged areas
  • Protects and heals gut lining
  • Supports growth factor activity
Best Stacked With
TB-500 GHK-Cu NAD+ Ipamorelin
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Kisspeptin
HPG axis master regulator
The master switch for sexual function and reproductive hormones. Optimizes testosterone production naturally — no suppression of your body's own production.
Dose
100–250mcg
Frequency
1–2× weekly
First Effects
3–5 days
Full Results
4–8 weeks
Libido Testosterone Mood No suppression
How It Works
  • Stimulates natural testosterone production
  • Enhances gonadotropin (LH/FSH) release
  • Improves sexual function and libido
  • Supports natural hormone balance
Best Stacked With
Tesamorelin CJC-1295 + DAC NAD+
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SS-31
Szeto-Schiller mitochondrial protector
Mitochondrial armor. Protects membrane integrity, prevents oxidative stress, and optimizes ATP production at the most fundamental cellular level.
Dose
3–5mg
Frequency
1–3× weekly
First Effects
5–10 days
Full Results
6–8 weeks
Cellular energy Endurance Cardiovascular Anti-aging
How It Works
  • Protects mitochondrial membrane integrity
  • Prevents oxidative stress in mitochondria
  • Optimizes cellular energy (ATP) production
  • Supports cellular antioxidant defense
Best Stacked With
NAD+ MOTS-C Tesamorelin Ipamorelin
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AOD-9604
GH fragment — targeted fat loss
A fragment of growth hormone engineered for fat loss only. Increases fat breakdown, decreases fat storage — without affecting blood sugar, insulin, or suppressing hormones.
Dose
100–300mcg
Frequency
2–3× daily
First Effects
2–3 weeks
Full Results
8–12 weeks
Stubborn fat No insulin impact Metabolism No suppression
How It Works
  • Stimulates lipolysis (fat breakdown)
  • Inhibits lipogenesis (fat storage)
  • No effect on blood sugar or insulin
  • Works through GH pathways for fat loss only
Best Stacked With
Retatrutide MOTS-C Tesamorelin NAD+
Protocols
Goal-Based Stacks
Curated combinations for specific outcomes. Each stack explains why the peptides work together.
Stack 01
Anti-Aging Protocol
Cellular rejuvenation, collagen rebuilding, longevity support
GHK-Cu NAD+
GHK-Cu says: "Build more collagen"
NAD+ says: "You have the energy to do it"
What to Expect
✓Better skin texture
✓Reduced fine lines
✓Improved energy
✓Better joint health
✓Faster recovery
✓Mental clarity
Timeline
Wk 1–2: EnergyWk 3–4: SkinWk 8–12: Full effect
Stack 02
Recovery & Tissue Repair
Faster healing, joint relief, athletic durability
BPC-157 TB-500
BPC-157 says: "Heal this tissue"
TB-500 says: "Rebuild it stronger and more flexible"
What to Expect
✓Faster injury healing
✓Reduced joint pain
✓Better flexibility
✓Less re-injury risk
✓Training recovery
✓Gut health (BPC)
Timeline
Wk 1: Inflammation downWk 2–3: MobilityWk 6–8: Full repair
Stack 03
Fat Loss Protocol
Rapid, clean fat loss while preserving muscle and energy
Retatrutide MOTS-C
Retatrutide says: "Eat less, burn more fat"
MOTS-C says: "Keep your metabolism optimized while doing it"
What to Expect
✓Significant fat loss
✓Natural appetite control
✓High energy throughout
✓Muscle preservation
✓Better insulin sensitivity
✓No metabolic stall
Timeline
Day 2–5: AppetiteWk 2–4: Rapid lossWk 8–12: Full recomp
Stack 04
Muscle Gain & Performance
Lean muscle growth, strength, body recomposition
Tesamorelin Ipamorelin CJC-1295 DAC
Tesamorelin: "Release GH in pulses for muscle growth"
Ipamorelin: "Second GH pathway + better sleep"
CJC-1295 DAC: "Keep baseline GH steady throughout"
What to Expect
✓Lean muscle gain
✓Fat loss (recomp)
✓Improved strength
✓Better recovery
✓Improved sleep
✓Better skin/joints
Timeline
Wk 1: SleepWk 2–4: StrengthWk 8–12: Max results
Stack 05
Sleep, Stress & Recovery
Deep sleep, stress resilience, mental clarity
DSIP Selank NAD+
DSIP: "Make sleep deeper and more restorative"
Selank: "Reduce stress and anxiety"
NAD+: "Give cells energy to repair during sleep"
What to Expect
✓Deeper sleep
✓Wake refreshed
✓Reduced anxiety
✓Emotional resilience
✓Mental clarity
✓Better immunity
Timeline
Day 3–5: SleepWk 2: CalmerWk 4–8: Full effect
Stack 06
Sexual Function & Vitality
Libido, performance, testosterone, confidence
Kisspeptin Tesamorelin NAD+
Kisspeptin: "Optimize sexual hormones naturally"
Tesamorelin: "Improve body comp, energy, confidence"
NAD+: "Enhance blood flow, energy, mental state"
What to Expect
✓Increased libido
✓Better performance
✓Natural testosterone
✓Improved mood
✓Body recomp
✓More energy
Timeline
Wk 1: Energy/moodWk 2–3: LibidoWk 4–8: Full vitality
At a Glance
Quick Dosing Reference
All 14 peptides — dose, frequency, first effects at a glance.
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Retatrutide
0.25–2.5mg/wk
1× weekly — first effects 2–5 days
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MOTS-C
100–200mcg
3× weekly — first effects 5–7 days
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NAD+
250–500mg/day
2–3× weekly (inject) or daily — first effects 5–10 days
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Selank
250–500mcg
1–2× daily — first effects 3–5 days
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CJC-1295 + DAC
100–200mcg
2–3× weekly — first effects 5–7 days
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Tesamorelin
100–200mcg
Daily or 5×/wk — first effects 5–7 days
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Ipamorelin
100–200mcg
2–3× daily — first effects 3–5 days
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DSIP
100–200mcg
1–2× daily (evening) — first effects 3–5 days
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GHK-Cu
1–2mg/day
Daily (inject or topical) — first effects 2–3 weeks
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TB-500
2–4mg/wk
Loading then maintenance — first effects 2–4 weeks
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BPC-157
250–500mcg
2× daily — first effects 2–3 weeks
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Kisspeptin
100–250mcg
1–2× weekly — first effects 3–5 days
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SS-31
3–5mg
1–3× weekly — first effects 5–10 days
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AOD-9604
100–300mcg
2–3× daily — first effects 2–3 weeks
Essentials
Safety, Storage & Best Practices
Storage
  • Keep peptides refrigerated after reconstitution
  • Protect from light
  • Use within 30 days of reconstitution
  • Store in sterile conditions
Injection
  • Use fresh, sterile syringes for each injection
  • Rotate injection sites to avoid lipohypertrophy
  • Subcutaneous is typical for most peptides
  • Clean injection site before each use
Dosing Principles
  • Start conservative — titrate up gradually
  • Give each new addition 3–5 days to assess
  • Results compound over 6–12 weeks
  • Track energy, composition, mood, sleep, performance
Foundation
  • Peptides amplify good habits — they don't replace them
  • Consistent training + nutrition are non-negotiable
  • Results are individual — listen to your body
  • Long-term use requires ongoing monitoring
Compound Protocol
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any peptide protocol. Content curated from published research and clinical literature.