Guides
The practical mechanics, minus the bro-science.
How to Reconstitute Peptides: Step-by-Step Guide
How to mix a lyophilized peptide vial with bacteriostatic water safely: supplies, technique, common mistakes, and how to calculate your dose afterward.
Bacteriostatic Water vs Sterile Water for Peptides
The difference between bacteriostatic and sterile water for reconstituting peptides: which to use, why the preservative matters, and shelf life after mixing.
Bacteriostatic Water Shelf Life: Unopened, After Opening & the 28-Day Rule
How long bacteriostatic water lasts: the unopened expiry date, the 28-day rule after the first puncture, correct storage, and when to discard a bottle early.
Insulin Syringe Units Explained (U-100, 0.3/0.5/1 ml)
What 'units' mean on a U-100 insulin syringe, how units convert to ml and mcg, and how to read 0.3 ml, 0.5 ml and 1 ml syringes for peptide dosing.
Peptide Storage Guide: Before and After Reconstitution
How to store peptides correctly: lyophilized powder vs reconstituted vials, fridge vs freezer, light and heat exposure, travel, and typical usable windows.
How to Mix Peptides: Reconstituting, Combining Two in One Syringe & Mistakes
How to mix peptide powder with bacteriostatic water, which peptides can share a syringe, how to combine two reconstituted vials in one draw, and the mistakes that ruin a vial.
U-40 vs U-100 Insulin Syringes: Conversion, Differences & Which to Use
U-40 vs U-100 syringe difference explained: what the numbers mean, how to convert U-40 units to U-100 (and to ml), why mixing them up is dangerous, and which to use for peptides.
How to Read an Insulin Syringe: 0.3 ml, 0.5 ml & 1 ml Markings Explained
How to read insulin syringe markings for peptide dosing: what each line means on 0.3 ml, 0.5 ml and 1 ml U-100 syringes, half-unit marks, and how to draw an exact dose.
Subcutaneous Injection Basics for Peptides
How subcutaneous peptide injections are done: needle sizes, site selection and rotation, technique step-by-step, and how to minimize bruising and irritation.
How Long Does a Peptide Vial Last? Doses, Weeks & Expiry
Working out how long a peptide vial lasts: doses-per-vial math, protocol duration examples for BPC-157, semaglutide and ipamorelin, and expiry limits.
7 Common Peptide Reconstitution Mistakes (and Fixes)
The reconstitution errors that actually happen: unit/mg confusion, wrong water, shaking, decimal errors, dead-space waste and how to avoid each one.
Peptide Glossary: Terms Explained in Plain English
Plain-English glossary of peptide terminology: reconstitution, bacteriostatic water, U-100, GHRH, secretagogue, half-life, lyophilized, titration and more.