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REFERENCE LIBRRY
Peptide Library
Thirty-six research peptide and GLP-1 reference cards — mechanism of action, typical dosing, cycle length, and synergistic compounds. Built to help you understand what each compound does and how it fits into a protocol. The next step from understanding is a conversation with a clinician.
Every protocol should be reviewed with a True Heal medical professional before starting.
Metabolic
5-Amino-1MQ
Body recomp via NNMT inhibition
TYPICAL DOSE
25-50mg
CYCLE LENGHT
4-6 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily
Fat loss, Metabolic flexibility, Insulin sensitivity
MECHANISM
Inhibits NNMT, shifts methyl/NAD metabolism
Stacks with :
NAD+, MOTS-c, L-Carnitine, Reta
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Cognitive & Nootropic
Adamax
High-potency Semax analog
TYPICAL DOSE
50-150 mcg
CYCLE LENGHT
2 weeks on / 2-3 days off
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily (AM)
Cognitive drive, Extended focus (10-20h), Neuroplasticity
MECHANISM
Adamantyl-modified neurotrophic peptide, 3-4x Semax potency, BDNF/TrkB upregulation, dopamine optimization
Stacks with :
Selank, Semax, NAD+
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Metabolic
AOD-9604
Fat mobilization support
TYPICAL DOSE
250-500 mcg
CYCLE LENGHT
6-12 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily (AM fasted)
Fat mobilization, Gentle cut support, No hyperglycemia
MECHANISM
Lipolysis signaling via GH fragment
Stacks with :
MOTS-c, L-Carnitine, Reta, Tesamorelin
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Healing & Tissue Repair
ARA-290
Neuropathic pain & nerve healing
TYPICAL DOSE
2-4mg
CYCLE LENGHT
4-12 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily
Neuropathic pain reduction, Nerve injury recovery, Improved sleep
MECHANISM
Innate repair receptor agonist, tissue-protective signaling
Stacks with :
BPC-157, TB-500, P21
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Healing & Tissue Repair
BPC-157
Body protection compound
TYPICAL DOSE
250-500 mcg
CYCLE LENGHT
4-6 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily
Systemic healing, Gut barrier support, Tissue regeneration
MECHANISM
Angiogenesis, NO signaling, fibroblast migration
Stacks with :
TB-500, GHK-Cu, KPV, ARA-290, NAD+
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Healing & Tissue Repair
Cartalax
Cartilage & joint support
TYPICAL DOSE
2mg
CYCLE LENGHT
10-20 days
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily (pulse)
Joint comfort, Cartilage symptoms, Reduced stiffness
MECHANISM
Gene-expression normalization in chondrocytes
Stacks with :
BPC-157, TB-500
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Growth Hormone Axis
CJC-1295 (DAC)
Extended GHRH analog for pulsatile GH
TYPICAL DOSE
2mg weekly
CYCLE LENGHT
8-12 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Weekly
Pulsatile GH restoration, Body recomposition, Deep sleep improvement
MECHANISM
GHRH receptor agonist with albumin-binding DAC tail, 5-8 day half-life, pulsatile GH release
Stacks with :
Ipamorelin, Tesamorelin, BPC-157
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Cognitive & Nootropic
DSIP
Sleep onset & circadian support
TYPICAL DOSE
100-300 mcg
CYCLE LENGHT
2-3 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Nightly (pre-bed)
Faster sleep onset, Fewer awakenings, Improved sleep continuity
MECHANISM
Modulates sleep-arousal networks via hypothalamic signaling
Stacks with :
Sermorelin, Pinealon, Selank
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Anti-Aging
Epitalon
Circadian & longevity support
TYPICAL DOSE
5-10mg
CYCLE LENGHT
10-20 days
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily (pulse)
Sleep quality, Circadian regularity, Stress resilience
MECHANISM
Telomere/clock-gene regulation, melatonin modulation
Stacks with :
Pinealon, VIP
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Cosmetic
GHK-Cu
Collagen synthesis & skin remodeling
TYPICAL DOSE
2-3mg
CYCLE LENGHT
8-12 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
3x / week or Daily
Skin remodeling, Scar quality, Hair support
MECHANISM
Up-regulates collagen/elastin, down-modulates MMPs
Stacks with :
BPC-157, TB-500, NAD+
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Immune Modulators
Glutathione (GSH)
Master antioxidant & detox substrate
TYPICAL DOSE
200-600mg
CYCLE LENGHT
Ongoing
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily (AM)
Oxidative stress protection, Detoxification support, Mitochondrial function
MECHANISM
Tripeptide redox buffer, NADPH-dependent recycling, phase 2 detoxification conjugation
Stacks with :
NAD+, SS-31, MOTS-c
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HPTA Axis
hCG
Testicular maintenance & fertility
TYPICAL DOSE
500-2000 IU
CYCLE LENGHT
4-24 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
2-3x / Week
Testicular volume maintenance, Libido, Semen quality
MECHANISM
Mimics LH, stimulates Leydig/theca cells
Stacks with :
Kisspeptin-10
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Growth Hormone Axis
hGH (Somatropin)
Master anabolic hormone
TYPICAL DOSE
2-4 IU daily
CYCLE LENGHT
12-24 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily (AM)
Body recomposition, Cellular regeneration, Deep sleep, Skin & bone health
MECHANISM
191-amino-acid pituitary hormone, JAK2/STAT5 signaling, IGF-1 axis activation across all tissues
Stacks with :
Ipamorelin, Tesamorelin, IGF-1 LR3
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Growth Hormone Axis
IGF-1 LR3
Myogenic driver for tissue repair
TYPICAL DOSE
20-50 mcg
CYCLE LENGHT
4 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily (pre-workout)
Muscle repair, Satellite cell activation, Collagen synthesis
MECHANISM
Modified IGF-1 with extended half-life, PI3K-Akt-mTOR activation, satellite cell proliferation
Stacks with :
CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, BPC-157
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Growth Hormone Axis
Ipamorelin
Clean GH secretagogue
TYPICAL DOSE
200-300 mcg
CYCLE LENGHT
8-12 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
3-5x / week (pre-bed)
Deeper sleep, Enhanced recovery, Improved training capacity
MECHANISM
Selective GHS-R agonist, GH release without prolactin/cortisol
Stacks with :
Sermorelin, Tesamorelin
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HPTA Axis
Kisspeptin-10
HPG-axis support
TYPICAL DOSE
50-750 mcg
CYCLE LENGHT
4-12 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
2-3x / Week
Libido improvement, LH/FSH elevation, Testicular function
MECHANISM
Stimulates GnRH neurons, pulsatile LH/FSH release
Stacks with :
hCG
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Healing & Tissue Repair
KPV
Anti-inflammatory peptide
TYPICAL DOSE
250-1000 mcg
CYCLE LENGHT
4-8 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily
Mucosal inflammation, IBD symptom support, Post-injury swelling
MECHANISM
alpha-MSH fragment, NF-kB down-regulation, mast-cell stabilization
Stacks with :
BPC-157, TB-500
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Metabolic
L-Carnitine
Fat oxidation & endurance
TYPICAL DOSE
200-400mg IM
CYCLE LENGHT
4-8 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
3-5x / week (IM - pre-training)
Fat oxidation, Endurance enhancement, Muscle recovery
MECHANISM
Carnitine shuttle for fatty acid transport to mitochondria
Stacks with :
MOTS-c, Reta
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Cosmetic
Melanotan I
MC1R-selective photoprotector (FDA-approved)
TYPICAL DOSE
0.1-0.25mg
CYCLE LENGHT
4 weeks loading, then maintenance
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily (loading) -> 1-2x/week
UV-independent tanning, Photoprotection, DNA repair support
MECHANISM
Selective MC1R agonist, eumelanin synthesis activation, DNA repair enhancement
Stacks with :
GHK-Cu
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Cosmetic
Melanotan II
Non-selective melanocortin agonist (unapproved)
TYPICAL DOSE
0.25-0.5mg
CYCLE LENGHT
2 weeks loading, then maintenance
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily (loading) -> 1-2x/week
Tanning without UV, Sexual function, Appetite reduction
MECHANISM
Cyclic peptide activating MC1R/MC3R/MC4R/MC5R - tanning, sexual function, appetite suppression
Stacks with :
GHK-Cu
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Metabolic
MOTS-c
Mitochondrial peptide for metabolic flexibility
TYPICAL DOSE
5-15 mg
CYCLE LENGHT
4-8 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
2-3x / Week
Fat oxidation, Training tolerance, Metabolic flexibility
MECHANISM
AMPK activation, metabolic flexibility enhancement
Stacks with :
NAD+, AOD-9604, L-Carnitine, SS-31
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Anti-Aging
NAD+
Foundational energy substrate
TYPICAL DOSE
100-250 mg
CYCLE LENGHT
Ongoing
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
3-5x / Week
Restores cellular energy, Supports DNA repair, Enhances mitochondrial function
MECHANISM
Universal cofactor for ATP and sirtuin activity
Stacks with :
SS-31, MOTS-c, 5-Amino-1MQ, BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, GLP-1s
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Cognitive & Nootropic
P21
Neuroplasticity enhancer
TYPICAL DOSE
500mcg - 1mg
CYCLE LENGHT
4-8 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily (pre-training)
Motor learning, Neuroplasticity, Post-TBI recovery
MECHANISM
BDNF upregulation, synaptic plasticity enhancement
Stacks with :
Semax, ARA-290
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Anti-Aging
Pinealon
CNS trophic support
TYPICAL DOSE
10mg
CYCLE LENGHT
10 days
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily (pulse)
Cognitive support, Neuroprotection, Stress resilience
MECHANISM
Oligopeptide regulatory effects on brain tissue
Stacks with :
DSIP, Epitalon
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GLP-1 Agonists
Retatrutide
Triple agonist for aggressive fat loss
TYPICAL DOSE
1-2mg weekly
CYCLE LENGHT
12-24 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
q2d - Weekly
Aggressive fat loss, Energy expenditure, Satiety control
MECHANISM
GLP-1 (satiety), GIP (insulinotropic), glucagon (lipolysis) agonist
Stacks with :
Tesamorelin, MOTS-c, L-Carnitine, NAD+
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Cognitive & Nootropic
Selank
Anxiolytic & stress resilience
TYPICAL DOSE
200-600 mcg
CYCLE LENGHT
14-28 days
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
As needed
Anxiety reduction, Stress resilience, Improved mood
MECHANISM
Tuftsin analog, GABAergic modulation, anti-inflammatory
Stacks with :
Semax, DSIP
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GLP-1 Agonists
Semaglutide
GLP-1 for weight loss & CV protection
TYPICAL DOSE
0.25-2.4mg
CYCLE LENGHT
16-24 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
q2d - Weekly
Weight loss, Glycemic control, CV risk reduction
MECHANISM
GLP-1R agonism with long half-life
Stacks with :
NAD+
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Cognitive & Nootropic
Semax
Cognitive drive & focus
TYPICAL DOSE
300-600 mcg
CYCLE LENGHT
10-14 days
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
As needed
Cognitive drive, Focus enhancement, Post-TBI support
MECHANISM
ACTH analog, BDNF up-regulation, dopaminergic modulation
Stacks with :
Selank, NAD+
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Growth Hormone Axis
Sermorelin
Pulsatile GH release
TYPICAL DOSE
100-300 mcg
CYCLE LENGHT
8-12 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
3-5x / week (pre-bed)
Sleep quality, Enhanced recovery, Modest body composition
MECHANISM
Pulsatile GH release from pituitary, modest IGF-1 rise
Stacks with :
Ipamorelin, DSIP
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Anti-Aging
SS-31
Mitochondrial function optimizer
TYPICAL DOSE
5-20mg
CYCLE LENGHT
4-8 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
3-5x / Week
Reduces fatigue, Improves HRV, Lowers post-exertional malaise
MECHANISM
Binds cardiolipin, stabilizes cristae, improves electron transport
Stacks with :
NAD+, MOTS-c
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Healing & Tissue Repair
TB-500
Soft-tissue healing accelerator
TYPICAL DOSE
2-10mg weekly
CYCLE LENGHT
4-8 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
2-3x / week
Soft-tissue healing, Post-surgical recovery, Anti-inflammatory
MECHANISM
Actin-sequestering, cell migration, angiogenesis
Stacks with :
BPC-157, KPV, GHK-Cu, ARA-290, NAD+
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Growth Hormone Axis
Tesamorelin
Visceral fat reduction via GH
TYPICAL DOSE
1-2mg
CYCLE LENGHT
12-16 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
3-5x / week (pre-bed)
Visceral fat reduction, Improved body composition, Enhanced recovery
MECHANISM
Stimulates pituitary GH release, IGF-1 elevation, lipolysis
Stacks with :
Ipamorelin, AOD-9604, Reta
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Immune Modulators
Thymosin-alpha-1
Immune modulation & post-viral support
TYPICAL DOSE
1.6-3.2mg
CYCLE LENGHT
6-12 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
2-3x / Week
Infection frequency reduction, Faster viral recovery, Improved energy
MECHANISM
Enhances T-cell function, upregulates MHC, re-balances Th1/Th2
Stacks with :
NAD+, VIP
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Immune Modulators
Thymulin
Zinc-dependent thymic immune signal
TYPICAL DOSE
Product-specific
CYCLE LENGHT
6-12 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
Daily
T-cell maturation, Immune-stress balance, NK cell support
MECHANISM
T-cell differentiation, NK cell activity, neuroendocrine stress-immune crosstalk
Stacks with :
Thymosin Alpha-1, NAD+
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GLP-1 Agonists
Tirzepatide
Dual agonist for weight & T2D control
TYPICAL DOSE
2.5-15mg weekly
CYCLE LENGHT
16-24 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
q2d - Weekly
Weight loss, Glycemic control, OSA improvement
MECHANISM
GLP-1 satiety/gastric delay + GIP insulinotropic effects
Stacks with :
Tesamorelin, NAD+
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Immune Modulators
VIP
MCAS & dysautonomia support
TYPICAL DOSE
50-200 mcg
CYCLE LENGHT
4-8 weeks
FREQUENCY
CLINICAL BENEFITS
1-2x / day
Heat intolerance reduction, Brain fog reduction, HRV improvement
MECHANISM
VPAC receptor activation, anti-inflammatory, mast cell modulation
Stacks with :
KPV, Thymosin-alpha-1, NAD+
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