DIY Peptide Protocols - Protocol Comparison Table
DIY Peptide Protocols
Below are common self-directed protocols compiled from community use. This is NOT medical advice. These are observational data on what people actually do, not recommendations.
GH Release / Anti-Aging Protocols
| Protocol Name |
Peptides |
Dosing |
Frequency |
Duration |
Monthly Cost |
| Basic CJC/Ipa Stack |
CJC-1295 No DAC (100mcg) + Ipamorelin (200mcg) |
100mcg/200mcg per dose |
2x daily (morning, bedtime) |
8-12 weeks on, 4 weeks off |
$71-113 |
| Aggressive CJC/Ipa |
CJC-1295 No DAC (100mcg) + Ipamorelin (300mcg) |
100mcg/300mcg per dose |
3x daily (morning, post-workout, bedtime) |
8-12 weeks on, 4-6 weeks off |
$130-200 |
| GHRP-2 Budget Stack |
CJC-1295 No DAC (100mcg) + GHRP-2 (100mcg) |
100mcg/100mcg per dose |
3x daily |
8-12 weeks on, 4 weeks off |
$54-81 |
| Bedtime Only (Conservative) |
Ipamorelin (200-300mcg) |
200-300mcg |
1x daily (bedtime) |
12 weeks on, 4 weeks off |
$26-42 |
| Tesamorelin Solo |
Tesamorelin (1mg) |
1mg |
Daily (bedtime) |
3-6 months continuous |
$105-180 |
| CJC-DAC (Not Recommended) |
CJC-1295 with DAC (2mg) |
2mg |
1-2x per week |
8 weeks max, 8 weeks off |
$52-120 |
Injury Healing / Recovery Protocols
| Protocol |
Peptides |
Dosing |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total Cost |
| BPC-157 Solo (Acute Injury) |
BPC-157 |
250-500mcg |
2x daily (near injury site if possible) |
4-8 weeks |
$112-360 |
| TB-500 Loading + Maintenance |
TB-500 |
Loading: 5mg 2x/wk for 4 weeks; Maint: 2.5mg 1x/wk |
2x/week then 1x/week |
4-6 weeks loading, 4-8 weeks maintenance |
$400-800 |
| BPC + TB Combo (Aggressive) |
BPC-157 (500mcg 2x/day) + TB-500 (5mg 2x/week) |
See individual doses |
BPC 2x/day, TB-500 2x/week |
6 weeks |
$512-660 |
| GHK-Cu Topical (Skin/Scar) |
GHK-Cu 2% serum |
1-2ml applied topically |
1-2x daily to affected area |
8-12 weeks |
$48-96 |
| Post-Surgery Stack |
BPC-157 (500mcg 2x/day) + GHK-Cu injectable (2mg/day) |
See individual |
BPC 2x/day, GHK daily |
4-6 weeks |
$220-400 |
Fat Loss / Body Recomposition Protocols
| Protocol |
Peptides |
Dosing |
Frequency |
Duration |
Monthly Cost |
| Tesamorelin (Visceral Fat) |
Tesamorelin |
1mg |
Daily |
12-24 weeks minimum |
$105-180 |
| GHRP-2 Fat Loss |
GHRP-2 (100-150mcg) + optional CJC (100mcg) |
100-150mcg GHRP-2 |
3x daily (fasted) |
12 weeks on, 4 off |
$54-99 (with CJC) |
| Ipamorelin/CJC Recomp |
Ipamorelin (300mcg) + CJC-1295 (100mcg) |
300mcg/100mcg |
3x daily |
12-16 weeks |
$130-200 |
| AOD-9604 (Controversial) |
AOD-9604 |
300mcg |
Daily (fasted morning) |
12 weeks |
$90-150 |
Gut Health / Inflammation Protocols
| Protocol |
Peptides |
Dosing |
Frequency |
Duration |
Monthly Cost |
| BPC-157 Oral (Gut Focus) |
BPC-157 |
500-1000mcg oral |
1-2x daily on empty stomach |
4-8 weeks |
$84-270 |
| BPC-157 Injectable (Systemic) |
BPC-157 |
250mcg |
2x daily subQ |
6-12 weeks |
$84-135 |
| LL-37 Immune Support |
LL-37 |
2mg |
3x weekly |
4-8 weeks |
$144-240 |
| Thymosin Alpha-1 |
Thymosin Alpha-1 |
1.6mg |
2x weekly |
4-12 weeks |
$120-200 |
Injection Timing & Food Interaction
| Peptide Type |
Best Timing |
Food Requirement |
Why |
| GH Secretagogues (Ipa, CJC, GHRPs) |
Fasted (2+ hrs after eating, 20+ min before eating) |
Must be fasted |
Food (especially carbs/fat) blunts GH release |
| BPC-157 (injectable) |
Anytime, near injury site if possible |
No restriction |
Works systemically regardless of food |
| BPC-157 (oral) |
Empty stomach preferred |
Fasted for absorption |
Maximize gastric/intestinal exposure |
| TB-500 |
Anytime (long half-life) |
No restriction |
Not timing-dependent |
| Tesamorelin |
Bedtime |
No restriction |
Works with natural GH pulse during sleep |
| GHK-Cu |
Anytime |
No restriction |
Not dependent on hormonal timing |
Reconstitution & Storage Guide
| Step |
Best Practice |
Common Mistakes |
| Water type |
Bacteriostatic water for multi-dose; sterile water OK for single-use |
Using tap water (contamination risk) |
| Reconstitution volume |
1ml for 5mg vial common; use peptide calculator for dosing |
Eyeballing instead of calculating exact doses |
| Mixing technique |
Inject water slowly down side of vial; gently swirl; never shake |
Shaking vigorously (damages peptide structure) |
| Storage (powder) |
Freezer (-20°C) for long-term; fridge OK for <6 months |
Leaving at room temp for weeks |
| Storage (reconstituted) |
Refrigerate; use within 2-4 weeks |
Keeping reconstituted vials for months |
| Drawing doses |
Wipe vial top with alcohol; use insulin syringe (29-31G) |
Not wiping tops (contamination), reusing needles |
Common Protocol Mistakes
- Not fasting before GH peptides: Kills the GH release; must be 2+ hours fasted
- Inconsistent dosing: Missing days or irregular timing reduces effectiveness significantly
- Starting too high: Begin with lower doses to assess tolerance; can always increase
- No cycling: GH peptides benefit from cycling (8-12 weeks on, 4 weeks off)
- Ignoring side effects: Water retention, headaches = reduce dose, don't push through
- Mixing too many peptides: Start with 1-2 to assess individual effects
- No bloodwork: If using GH peptides long-term, monitor glucose and IGF-1 levels
- Improper injection sites: Rotate sites (at least 8 different locations)
- Using degraded product: Cloudy solutions or expired vials = throw away
- Expecting overnight results: Most peptides take 2-8 weeks for noticeable effects
Injection Site Rotation Map
Recommended SubQ injection sites (rotate through all):
- Abdomen - 2 inches from navel, left side
- Abdomen - 2 inches from navel, right side
- Abdomen - 2 inches from navel, left lower
- Abdomen - 2 inches from navel, right lower
- Left thigh - outer mid-thigh
- Right thigh - outer mid-thigh
- Left upper arm - back of tricep area (if you can reach)
- Right upper arm - back of tricep area
For BPC-157 injury-specific: Inject as close to injury site as comfortable (within 1-2 inches if possible), but systemic (abdominal) also works.
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