Guides

Zero to first cycle

From 'what is a peptide' to first injection done. The only guide you need if you've never touched peptides.

Are peptides safe? An honest answer

What the research actually says about safety, what's unknown, and how to think about risk vs. benefit.

Myths & misconceptions

The most common wrong ideas about peptides, corrected with references.

Peptides vs. other compounds

How peptides differ from SARMs, steroids, supplements, and pharmaceuticals.

Realistic timelines

What to expect at week 1, 4, 8 — and why most people quit too early or expect too much too fast.

Reconstitution Calculator

Pick your peptide and vial size. Get the exact units to draw. Includes SVG syringe visual and 'show the math' breakdown.

BAC water — why it matters and how much to use

Bacteriostatic vs sterile water, why 2 mL is the default, and what changes if you use more or less.

Injection technique

Subcutaneous vs intramuscular, angle, depth, speed. Step-by-step with diagrams.

How to read an insulin syringe

Units, mL, the 0–100 scale — all explained. Includes a scale reference card.

Storage — powder and reconstituted

Temperature requirements, how long reconstituted peptide lasts, and signs of degradation.

Administration routes explained

Subcutaneous, intramuscular, intranasal, oral — which route works for which peptide and why.

Pre-existing conditions — what to know

Conditions that require extra caution or full avoidance, with reasoning for each.

First cycle FAQ

The 20 most common questions from first-time researchers — answered plainly.

First week side-effect calendar

Day-by-day what to expect, what's normal, and what's a red flag requiring you to stop.

Managing side effects

Nausea, fatigue, water retention, flushing — causes, severity grading, and mitigation strategies.

Cycling basics

How long to run a cycle, why cycling off matters, and the logic behind different on/off ratios.

Adjusting your protocol mid-cycle

When and how to change dose, pause, or switch peptide — without undermining your progress.

Coming off peptides

How to taper vs stop cold, what to monitor post-cycle, and how to retain results.

Bloodwork — what to test and when

Which biomarkers matter for which peptides, baseline vs on-cycle vs post-cycle panels.

Journal & tracking

A simple template for logging dose, timing, observations, and outcomes across a full cycle.

Stacking principles

When stacking adds value, when it adds risk, and which combinations have the most research support.

Mixing peptides in one syringe

Which peptides can share a barrel, which can't, and the mixing order that matters.

Research Overviews

Evidence levels, FDA status, WADA status, dosing quick-facts, and MOA for every peptide we carry.

Glossary

Every piece of jargon — half-life, receptor agonist, lyophilised, BAC, reconstitution — defined plainly.

Half-life explained

What half-life means in practice, how it determines your dosing schedule, and common half-life tables.

Peptide status explained

How to read FDA, WADA, TGA, and compounding status — and what each actually means for research use.

Research-only label — what it means

Why every peptide is sold as 'research only', what the legal and practical implications are.

When NOT to use peptides

Medical conditions, drug interactions, and life stages where peptides are clearly contraindicated.

Talking to your doctor

How to have a productive conversation with a GP about your peptide research without getting dismissed.

Travelling with peptides

Customs rules, cold chain management, documentation, and what's allowed where.

Running out mid-cycle

What to do when your vial runs out before your cycle ends — bridge, pause, or stop.

Spotting scam vendors

The 8 red flags that separate legitimate research suppliers from dangerous fakes.

Women's considerations

Dosing adjustments, cycle length differences, and peptides with specific considerations for female researchers.