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Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers on using this site and working with peptide research material.

Last updated 1 June 2026

About peptide.diy
A free research-education site. We compile published science, FDA labels, and primary sources into protocols and guides you can actually follow. Where community anecdotes add useful context, we label them clearly. They don't replace the research.
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Singles = one peptide per vial. Blends = two or more peptides pre-mixed at a fixed ratio in one vial. Stacks = separate vials run on one coordinated schedule so you can adjust dose, timing, and deloads for each compound on its own.

Message us on the Contact page. Include peptide name, vial size, and anything relevant to dosing. We prioritise based on demand and what’s actually in the literature.

Mixing and Dosing

Adding liquid (usually BAC water) to freeze-dried powder so you can measure doses. How much water you add sets concentration, which sets how much you draw per dose. Full guide Reconstitution Guide.

Sterile water plus 0.9% benzyl alcohol. The preservative slows bacteria after you puncture the stopper, so the vial stays usable for weeks in the fridge instead of hours.

Depends on vial size and what dose volume you want to draw comfortably. Our protocol pages usually recommend 1, 2, or 3 mL to keep maths simple. Custom amounts Dosage Calculator (injection, moisturiser, or nasal).

mg/mcg = mass (what’s in the vial). IU = biological potency, mainly HGH and HCG. HGH rough guide ~3 IU per 1 mg somatropin. Most peptides on this site use mg or mcg.

1 mg = 1,000 mcg. 250 mcg = 0.25 mg. Confusing them is a thousand-fold dosing error. Always double-check the unit.

U-100 insulin syringes for SubQ injection. 100 units = 1 mL. For topical and nasal routes, different rules apply. See Deployment Methods.

Storage

Cool, dark, dry. Fridge at 2–8°C is best long-term. Some compounds tolerate freezing while still lyophilised. Details Storage Guide.

Fridge immediately. Upright. Don't shake. Never freeze liquid peptide.
~25–30 days with BAC water if refrigerated. Plain sterile water? 24–48 hours max. When in doubt, discard.
Our Protocol Pages

Full write-ups: GHK-Cu 50 mg, GHK-Cu 100 mg, and Melanotan II 10 mg. More compounds appear on Single Peptides as we finish each guide.

Compound overview, dosing schedule, reconstitution steps, supplies list, safety notes with citations. Syringe visuals where they help. Same layout across compounds so you know where to look.

No. We’re not a journal. We turn published evidence into usable protocols and link to primary sources. How we handle research vs anecdotes Editorial Policy.

Safety and Legal
Depends on country, state, and compound. Many are sold for lab research only. Semaglutide, HGH, and HCG are prescription drugs in clinical contexts. US federal law restricts non-medical HGH distribution. Know your local rules before you buy anything.

Most performance peptides are on WADA’s prohibited list. GH, secretagogues (CJC, Ipamorelin, MK-677), GH fragments, and more. Competing athletes should check the current list.

Depends entirely on the compound. Site irritation, headache, nausea, and fatigue show up a lot. GH agents can cause water retention or joint ache. GLP-1 agonists often hit the gut. Each protocol page lists compound-specific risks from clinical sources.

People do, and our Stacks and Blends sections cover common pairings. Every added compound adds interaction risk. Stack pages note where evidence is solid vs speculative. Talk to a professional if you’re unsure.