What Are Peptides?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids used widely in medicine and research. Therapeutic peptides can aid in recovery, inflammation control, fat loss, and more. Common examples include:
- GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide
- BPC-157 – promotes tissue healing and gut repair
- TB-500 – used for muscle recovery and inflammation control
How Reconstitution Works
Peptides typically come lyophilized (freeze-dried) and must be reconstituted using bacteriostatic water. Here's a general reconstitution process:
- Wipe the tops of both vials (peptide and BAC water) with an alcohol swab.
- Backload your insulin syringe with a small amount of air (~1 mL) before inserting into the BAC vial. This helps equalize internal pressure and makes withdrawing the liquid easier.
- Draw the desired volume of BAC water.
- Inject the water slowly into the peptide vial, aiming against the inner glass wall (not directly into the powder).
- Let the vial sit still. Do not shake. Swirl gently if needed.
Once the peptide is fully dissolved, it is ready for accurate dosing using insulin syringes or mL-based measurements.
Drawing Your Dose
After reconstitution, use the calculator on the main page to determine your draw amount. Here's how to do it safely:
- Use a fresh sterile insulin syringe.
- Wipe the vial again with alcohol before inserting the needle.
- Backload air again to equalize pressure before withdrawing.
- Withdraw the calculated amount based on your peptide concentration.
- Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab and let it dry before injecting.
- Inject the dose as instructed by your healthcare provider, typically via subcutaneous (under the skin) injection.