Body Recomp
Retatrutide for Body Recomposition: Protocol & Performance Use
Triple agonist mechanism, 0.5--4mg weekly protocol, and why performance communities use it as a pre-cycle cutting agent.
Knowledge Hub
Peptide 101
Research Guides
Before you calculate, understand the fundamentals. These guides explain the science and math behind reconstitution, dosing, and storage.
Core Guides
TRT
Self-Managed TRT: Dosing, Injection Frequency & Lab Guide
Testosterone protocol, E3.5D vs weekly injections, estradiol management, and exactly what labs to monitor and when.
Tool
Stack Recommender: Find Your Protocol by Goal
Pick fat loss, muscle, recovery, longevity, cognitive, or hormones -- get a curated peptide stack with dosing links instantly.
Metabolic
Berberine Protocol: Dosing, Timing & GLP-1 Comparison
500mg 3x/day protocol, cycle length, side effects, and how berberine stacks up against semaglutide.
Performance
Creatine Calculator: Loading & Maintenance Dose
Enter your body weight to get exact loading and maintenance creatine doses. Includes timing guide and form comparison.
Longevity
NMN vs NR: Dosing Guide for NAD+ Optimization
NMN 250--500mg or NR 300mg/day -- which form, what dose, when to take it, and what the research actually shows.
Longevity
Rapamycin Longevity Protocol: Dosing & What the Research Shows
1--6mg weekly intermittent dosing, grapefruit warning, side effects, and what Peter Attia actually takes.
Longevity
Metformin for Longevity: Protocol, Dosing & Research
500--1000mg/day longevity dosing, TAME trial context, B12 monitoring, and the exercise interference debate.
GLP-1
GLP-1 Side Effects: How to Manage Nausea, Reflux & GI Issues
Practical management guide for nausea, acid reflux, and constipation on semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide.
Reconstitution
How to Reconstitute Peptides: Step-by-Step
The exact process to add BAC water to a peptide vial safely no guesswork, no bubbles.
Math & Units
Mg to Mcg Conversion for Beginners
Why peptides are dosed in micrograms and how to convert between mg, mcg, and IU without mistakes.
Diluents
Bacteriostatic Water: What It Is & Why It Matters
BAC water vs. sterile water vs. saline which to use, why, and how it affects shelf life.
Syringes
How to Read an Insulin Syringe for Peptide Dosing
U-100 syringe markings explained: IU, mL, and how to draw the exact volume your calculator shows.
Storage
Peptide Storage: How to Store Research Peptides
Lyophilized vs. reconstituted storage, temperature rules, and how to maximize shelf life.
Reconstitution
PT-141 Reconstitution Guide: How to Mix Bremelanotide
Step-by-step PT-141 mixing guide. BAC water volumes, concentration math, dose table, and storage rules.
Reference
Peptide Reconstitution Chart: BAC Water & Dose Reference
Quick-reference table of common vial sizes, BAC water volumes, concentrations, and syringe draws. Printable.
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