Reference Guide

Peptide Cheat Sheet

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Common ranges, frequency, timing, and cycle length—organized by route.

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Weight Loss & Metabolism

Compounds commonly referenced for appetite control, glucose management, and metabolic support.

Peptide	Primary use	Route	Typical range	Cadence	Common timing	Typical cycle
Semaglutide	Weight loss and glucose management	InjectionOral	0.25–2.4 mg · max 7.21.5–25 mg	WeeklyDaily	Same weekdayAM · empty stomach	Ongoing · titrate 3–4+ moOngoing
Tirzepatide	Weight loss and glucose management	Injection	Start 2.5 mg · max 15 mg	Weekly · titrate ≥4 wk	Same weekday · any time	Ongoing
Retatrutide	Multi-agonist weight loss and glucose support	Injection	1–12 mg	Weekly	Same weekday	48–80 wk
Cagrilintide	Appetite control and weight management	Injection	0.3–4.5 mg	Weekly	Same weekday	6–16 mo
AOD-9604	Fat reduction support	InjectionOral	250–500 mcg~1 mg	1–2x dailyDaily	AM or pre-workoutAM	8–12 wk~24 wk
5-Amino-1MQ	Metabolic support	Oral	50–100 mg	Daily	AM	8–12 wk
MOTS-c	Metabolism and exercise performance	Injection	5–10 mg	Daily	AM or pre-workout	8–12 wk

Recovery & Healing

Frequently cited options for tissue repair, inflammation support, and connective tissue recovery.

Peptide	Primary use	Route	Typical range	Cadence	Common timing	Typical cycle
BPC-157	Tissue repair and gut support	InjectionOralTopical	250–500 mcg1–6 mgLabel amount	1–2x daily3x dailyDaily	AM or PMAM or PMAM or PM	4–8 wk2–3 wk2–3 wk
TB-500	Recovery and inflammation support	InjectionTopical	2–4 mg1 application	2–3x weekly2x daily	Post-workout or PMAM + PM	4–8 wk~4 wk
GHK-Cu	Collagen and skin support	TopicalInjection	1–3%1–2 mg	1–2x daily1–2x daily	AM or PMAM or PM	8–12 wk4–12 wk
LL-37	Antimicrobial and wound support	InjectionTopical	500 mcg–1.6 mgLabel amount	1–2x dailyCare schedule	AM or PMDressing change	2–4 wkCare schedule
KPV	Anti-inflammatory support	OralInjectionTopical	1–2 mg · oral / SL1–2 mgLabel amount	1–2x daily1–2x dailyLabel cadence	AM or PMAM or PMAM or PM	4–8 wk4–8 wk4–8 wk
ARA-290	Neuropathic discomfort and tissue repair support	Injection	2–4 mg	Daily	AM or PM	4–8 wk

Growth Hormone & Performance

Reference ranges often used when protocols focus on GH signaling, recovery, and body-composition support.

Peptide	Primary use	Route	Typical range	Cadence	Common timing	Typical cycle
Tesamorelin	GH secretion and fat loss	Injection	2 mg	Daily	PM	≥180 days
Ipamorelin	GH secretion and recovery	InjectionNasal	200–300 mcg~200 mcg	1–3x dailyDaily	Bed or post-workoutBed · away from food	8–12 wk~4 wk
CJC-1295	GH production and muscle growth	Injection	2 mg	2–3x weekly	Before bed	8–12 wk
GHRP-2	GH secretion and appetite support	InjectionNasal	100–300 mcg100 mcg	2–3x daily2x daily	AM · pre-workout · bedAM + bed · away food	8–12 wk~4 wk
GHRP-6	GH secretion and appetite stimulation	InjectionNasalOral	100–300 mcg0.03 mg/kg0.3 mg/kg	2–3x dailySingle dose2x daily	AM · pre-workout · bedPre-mealPre-meal	8–12 wkSingle dose4 days
Sermorelin	GH secretion support	InjectionNasal	0.2–0.5 mg~100 mcg / spray	Daily5 nights / wk	Before bedBefore bed	3–6 moOngoing
Somatropin (HGH)	Growth hormone replacement context	Injection	Start 0.15–0.30 mg	Daily	PM	Ongoing
Modified GRF 1-29	GH secretion and recovery	Injection	100–200 mcg	1–3x daily	AM · post-workout · bed	8–12 wk
IGF-1 LR3	Muscle growth and recovery	Injection	20–50 mcg	Daily or training days	AM or post-workout	4–6 wk
Hexarelin	GH secretion and recovery	InjectionNasalOral	100–200 mcg1.25 mg20 mg	1–2x daily3x daily3x daily	AM or bedAM or bedAM or bed	4–8 wk8–15 days8–15 days
PEG-MGF	Hypertrophy and post-training recovery	Injection	200–400 mcg	2–3x weekly	Post-workout	4–6 wk

Cognitive Enhancement & Neuroprotection

A quick lookup for peptides often discussed around focus, learning, and neuroprotective support.

Peptide	Primary use	Route	Typical range	Cadence	Common timing	Typical cycle
Dihexa	Cognitive enhancement	Oral	10–20 mg	Daily	AM	4–8 wk
Semax	Cognitive function and neuroprotection	NasalInjection	300–600 mcg / day~300 mcg	1–2x dailyDaily	AM or afternoonAM or afternoon	4–12 wk4–12 wk
Pinealon	Cognitive function and neuroprotection	OralInjection	1–2 mg / day~1 mg	DailyDaily	AMAM	4–8 wk~20 days
Cerebrolysin	Neuroprotection and cognition	Injection	5–30 mL	Daily	AM	10–20 days
P21	Neurogenesis support	NasalInjection	200–400 mcg / day~500 mcg	DailyDaily	AMAM	20–30 days20–30 days
N-Acetyl Semax Amidate	Focus and cognitive resilience	NasalInjection	300–600 mcg / day~250 mcg	1–2x dailyDaily	AM or early afternoonAM	2–4 wk2–4 wk

Sleep & Stress Regulation

Purpose-based references for sleep quality, nervous-system calm, and circadian rhythm support.

Peptide	Primary use	Route	Typical range	Cadence	Common timing	Typical cycle
DSIP	Sleep onset and sleep quality support	InjectionNasal	100–300 mcg300 mcg	NightlyNightly	30–60 min before bed30–60 min before bed	2–6 wk5–10 days
Selank	Stress regulation and sleep-supportive calm	NasalInjection	250–400 mcg / day~250 mcg	1–2x dailyDaily	Afternoon or PMAfternoon or PM	2–6 wk2–6 wk
Epithalon	Circadian rhythm and sleep timing support	InjectionOral	5–10 mg / day~1 mg / day	DailyDaily	Before bedBefore bed	10–20 days10–20 days
Oxytocin	Relaxation and social-bonding support	Nasal	24 IU	2x daily	Spread across day	~4 wk

Immune System & Longevity

Immune modulation, repair, and longevity-oriented compounds that usually appear in cyclical reference protocols.

Peptide	Primary use	Route	Typical range	Cadence	Common timing	Typical cycle
Thymosin Alpha-1	Immune function and inflammation support	Injection	1.5 mg	2–3x weekly	AM	6–12 wk
NAD+	Cellular energy and longevity-support context	InjectionNasalTopical	50 mg30 mg100 mg / application	3x weeklyDailyDaily	AMAMAM	30 daysOngoingOngoing
Glutathione	Antioxidant and detoxification support	OralInjectionNasalTopical	250 mgIM · 600 mg100–200 mgLabel amount	DailyDaily3x daily2x daily	Consistent timeConsistent timeAcross dayAM + afternoon	OngoingCourse based10–13 wk10–13 wk
VIP	Anti-inflammatory and immune modulation	InjectionNasal	50–100 mcg~50 mcg	1–2x daily2x daily	AM or PMAM or PM	3–6 mo3–6 mo
Humanin	Mitochondrial support and neuroprotection	Injection	2–4 mg	Daily	AM	8–12 wk
SS-31	Mitochondrial and anti-aging support	Injection	20–30 mg	Daily	AM	~52 wk
FOXO4-DRI	Senescent cell clearance	Injection	Start 250 mcg	3x weekly	AM · space doses	3 wk

Sexual Function & Hormones

Short-cycle and event-based references for libido, sexual function, and related hormone-adjacent use cases.

Peptide	Primary use	Route	Typical range	Cadence	Common timing	Typical cycle
PT-141 (Bremelanotide)	Sexual function and libido support	InjectionNasal	1.75–2 mg20 mg	Event · max 1 / dayEvent based	45 min–6 hr before45–60 min before	Review at 8 wkReview at 8 wk
Melanotan II	Tanning and appetite suppression	Injection	250–500 mcg	Daily	PM	4–8 wk
Melanotan I	Pigmentation and photoprotection context	ImplantInjection	16 mgStart 250 mcg	Every 2 moDaily	ScheduledConsistent time	Ongoing~4 wk
Kisspeptin-10	Reproductive hormone signaling and libido support	InjectionNasal	100–300 mcg~0.075 mg/kg	2–3x weeklySingle dose	PM or pre-eventPre-event	4–8 wkEvent based
Gonadorelin	LH/FSH signaling support	InjectionNasal	100–200 mcg~200 mcg	1–2x daily6x daily	PMAcross day	4–8 wk~90 days
hCG	LH-receptor signaling and fertility context	Injection	500–1,000 IU	3x weekly	Lab-based schedule	3 wk · then reduce

General reference ranges, not personal dosing instructions.

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