Master Peptide Cheat Sheet (2026): Complete Dosage, Benefits & Protocol Guide

Master Peptide Cheat Sheet

The ultimate peptide reference guide covering all peptides in one place. Dosages, benefits, mechanisms, cycling protocols, and comparisons for BPC-157, TB-500, Semax, GHK-Cu, Epitalon, and 70+ more.

For research purposes only.

This cheat sheet is a research reference only — not for human consumption or therapeutic use.

sel

Cognitive Enhancement

5 mg

Nasal spray - no BAC needed

250–500 mcg

Daily

4–8 weeks

p21

2 mL

50–100 mcg

20 consecutive days

thymu

Immune & Anti-Aging

50–200 mcg

cer

60 mg

3 mL

20–32 mg

10–20 consecutive days, repeated 2–4x per year

ahk

Skin & Hair Rejuvenation

50 mg

N/A

1–2 mg

8–12 weeks

cry

Longevity & Anti-Aging

20 mg

cor

10 mg

100–200 mcg

10–20 days

ill

250–600 mcg

nas

100–300 mcg

ova

Immune & Gut

1–5 mg

20–30 days

pin

10–20 consecutive days

sna

Skin & Anti-Aging

4 ppm topical

Ongoing

sur

Weight Loss

1.2–4.8 mg

Weekly

12–24 weeks

thym

1 mg

1 mL

100 mcg

sema

300–800 mcg

2–4 weeks on, 1–2 weeks off

lca

Fat Loss / Muscle

1000 mg

500–2000 mg

test

20–30 consecutive days

bam

Fat Loss / Metabolic

50–200 mg

ada

pnc

Cancer Research / Anti-Tumor

2–3×/week

maz

3–9 mg

thymos

Recovery & Repair

1–2.5 mg

2×/week

4–6 weeks

pe2

500 mcg–1 mg

hcg

Sexual Health

5,000 IU

5 mL

250–500 IU

Ongoing or 4–6 weeks

dih

10–30 mg

hmg

Hormonal & Fertility Support

75 IU

75–150 IU

4–12 weeks

liv

ves

Urological & Bladder Health

cag

0.25–0.5 mg

mot

500 mcg–5 mg

4 weeks

hex

Muscle Growth

2 mg

1–2× daily

4 weeks on / 4 off

ss3

500 mcg to 5 mg

GLP-2

500 mcg–15 mg

8–16 weeks

bpc

As needed

ipa

300 mcg

5 on / 2 off

cart

20 to 40 days

vip

2–3 months

peg

200–400 mcg

cjc1

dsi

Sleep & Anti-Aging

Nightly

ghrp

epi

fox

2–10 mg

Bi-weekly

ghk

3–4 mL

5 days on / 2 days off

6–8 weeks

glu

600 mg

100 mg

nad

500 mg

5–7 mL

50–100 mg

ser

500 mcg

8 weeks

thy

5–10 days

tes

4 mg

12–16 weeks

vesu

vil

wol

tb5

Every 2 days

MT-2

Skin & Sexual Health

2–4 weeks

kis

4 weeks on / 4 weeks off

thymo

1.5 mg

Weekly (2×)

6–12 weeks

hum

1–2×/week

kpv

200–500 mcg

tesa

500 mcg–2 mg

mgf

GLP-1

18 mg

0.25–2.5 mg

16+ weeks

MT-1

Skin & UV Protection

PT-141

500–1000 mcg

GLP-3

0.5–3.0 mg

Every other day

glow

35 mg

3–5 mL

1–3 mg

klow

igf

20–50 mcg

3–4 weeks

5am

Weight + Fat Loss

25 mg

aod

2 mL BAC water

slu

Fat Loss

cjci

300 mcg each

1–3×/day

cjc

100–250 mcg

ll3

ara

ghr

oxy

tb50

core

Cognitive

Immunity

Skin

Longevity

Weight

Metabolic

Sexual

Healing

Hormonal

Growth

Sleep

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Master Peptide Cheat Sheet — Research Notes

Key considerations and protocol notes for each peptide in this cheat sheet.

Selank is a lab-made peptide that can help calm anxiety and sharpen focus and memory, usually taken as a nasal spray. It doesn't make you drowsy and isn't habit-forming.

P21 is a lab-made peptide that may help brain cells grow and support memory, without the side effects of the natural hormone it's based on. People usually take it as a nasal spray or a small injection under the skin.

Thymulin is a natural hormone that helps train immune cells and may calm inflammation and slow some effects of aging on the immune system. It needs zinc to work properly, and people use it to support immune health, especially as they get older.

Cerebrolysin is a mix of nutrients extracted from pig brain tissue that supports brain cell growth and repair. Doctors use it to help people recover from strokes, dementia, and brain injuries, and some people use it off-label to sharpen thinking and support brain health.

AHK-Cu is a copper-containing peptide that helps skin make more collagen and can encourage hair growth. It's used in creams and serums, not injections, mainly for anti-aging skincare and hair thinning.

Crystagen is a very short peptide meant to support brain and nervous system health. It's taken in short cycles and may help protect brain cells and support memory as you age.

Cortagen is a short peptide designed to support brain function by helping neurons build the proteins they need to work well. People take it in short courses to support memory, focus, and brain protection.

This is a blend of four brain-focused peptides (Semax, Selank, Pinealon, and PE-22-28) combined to support mood, memory, focus, and new brain cell growth. It comes as a nasal spray or injection, usually taken in the morning on an empty stomach, but there's no research yet on this exact four-peptide combination.

NA Semax Amidate is an improved, longer-lasting version of Semax that the body absorbs and holds onto better. People use it to think more clearly, protect the brain, boost a brain-growth hormone called BDNF, and ease anxiety, usually via injection or nasal spray.

Ovagen is a peptide made to support liver and digestive health. It's typically used in short cycles a few times a year and may help normalize liver enzymes and support gut repair.

Pinealon is a very short peptide studied for protecting brain cells and supporting memory. It may also help reduce stress-related damage in the brain and support your body's natural sleep-wake cycle, and it's usually taken in short cycles.

SNAP-8 is a topical peptide used in anti-wrinkle creams. It works by relaxing the tiny facial muscles that cause expression lines, and it's stronger than the similar ingredient Argireline.

Survodutide is an experimental weekly injection being studied for weight loss. It works by curbing appetite and boosting the number of calories your body burns, and early studies show it also helps with a liver condition called MASH.

Thymogen is a very small peptide that helps the immune system mature and work better. It's used to support immune recovery, especially when someone's immune system is weakened, and is also studied for anti-aging benefits.

Semax is a well-known Russian peptide that boosts brain chemicals (BDNF and NGF) linked to memory, focus, and brain protection. It's usually taken as a nasal spray, either every day or on a 5-days-on, 2-days-off schedule.

Performance

L-Carnitine is a natural compound that helps your cells burn fat for energy and can support recovery after exercise. Injectable forms are popular because the body absorbs them better than carnitine taken by mouth.

Testagen is a very short peptide believed to support healthy testicular function and hormone balance in men. It's used in short cycles, often alongside other similar peptides, as part of longevity-focused routines.

BAM-15 is an experimental compound that helps the body burn fat without raising body temperature, which makes it safer than similar older compounds. Most of what we know comes from animal studies, not humans.

Adalank (NA-Selank Amidate) is a stabilized version of Selank designed to last longer in the body. People use it to ease anxiety and support focus and mood without feeling sedated or becoming dependent on it.

PNC-27 is an experimental peptide being studied for its ability to target and destroy cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. It's still in early research, so safe and effective human dosing isn't well established.

Mazdutide is an experimental injection being studied for weight loss and blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes. It works by curbing appetite and helping your body burn more energy.

Thymosin Beta-4 (also called TB-500) is a peptide that helps the body heal tissue faster, calm inflammation, and repair muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin. It's popular for recovering from injuries and wounds.

PE-22-28 is an experimental peptide being studied as a fast-acting option for depression, anxiety, and brain protection. It's thought to work by boosting serotonin activity and encouraging new brain cell growth.

HCG is a hormone that tells the testicles to keep producing testosterone and stay their normal size. It's commonly used after steroid cycles or alongside testosterone therapy to protect fertility and prevent the testicles from shrinking.

Dihexa is a nootropic peptide that may help the brain form new connections between neurons, supporting memory and learning. It's typically taken orally or applied to the skin and is reported to be far more potent than the body's natural BDNF.

HMG is a fertility hormone that stimulates the testicles to produce sperm and testosterone. It's often used with HCG after a steroid cycle to help restore natural fertility and hormone production.

Livagen is a short peptide studied for helping cells 'turn back on' genes related to immune and heart health, which may support longevity. It's used alongside other similar peptides to support immune function and slow age-related decline.

Other

Vesilute is a peptide designed to support bladder health by helping the tissue lining the bladder repair itself. It's taken in short courses, similar to other Russian-developed peptides, and may aid recovery from urinary issues.

Cagrilintide mimics a natural hormone called amylin to help curb your appetite.

MOTS-c is a peptide that helps regulate metabolism and mimics some of the benefits of exercise.

Hexarelin triggers a strong release of growth hormone, but the body gets used to it quickly, so its effects can fade with regular use. It's given as an injection under the skin.

SS-31 supports the mitochondria, the energy-producing parts of your cells.

This is Tirzepatide, a medication that activates two gut hormone pathways (GIP and GLP-1) to help with weight loss and blood sugar. Some people use very small 'microdoses' to get benefits with fewer side effects, taken weekly or every other day.

BPC-157 is a peptide known for helping the body heal tissue faster.

Ipamorelin encourages your body to release its own growth hormone and tends to cause fewer side effects than similar peptides. It's usually injected at night on an empty stomach.

Cartalax is used to support joint health and help repair and regenerate cartilage.

VIP helps regulate inflammation in the body.

PEG-MGF supports muscle repair after a workout and is injected under the skin or into the muscle.

CJC-1295 with DAC is a long-acting peptide that keeps growth hormone levels steadily elevated over time.

DSIP is used to help improve deep, restorative sleep.

GHRP-6 triggers the release of growth hormone and also tends to increase appetite.

Epitalon may help activate an enzyme called telomerase, which is linked to cell aging, and is typically used in cycles.

FOXO4-DRI is an experimental compound being studied for clearing out old, damaged 'senescent' cells. It's rare and expensive, and still not well understood.

GHK-Cu is a copper peptide that helps repair and regenerate skin.

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that supports detoxification, helps calm inflammation, and can improve skin health.

NAD+ is a molecule your cells need to produce energy. This 500 mg vial is a good starting size for a standard, ongoing NAD+ routine.

Sermorelin encourages your body to release more of its own growth hormone.

Thymalin helps restore balance to the immune system and is given as an injection under the skin.

This is a combination of Tesamorelin and Ipamorelin that helps reduce belly fat while boosting your body's natural growth hormone release.

Vesugen is used to support healthy blood vessel function.

Vilon is a gentle immune-system support peptide given as an injection under the skin.

This combines BPC-157 and TB-500, two well-known healing peptides, to speed up tissue recovery from injuries.

TB-500 helps regenerate tissue and reduce inflammation.

Melanotan II triggers your skin to tan and offers some protection from UV rays by activating a pigment-producing pathway. People typically use it daily until they reach the tan they want, then cut back to a couple of times a week to maintain it.

Kisspeptin helps stimulate a hormone (GnRH) that plays a key role in fertility.

Thymosin Alpha 1 is often called the 'BPC-157 of the immune system' because it's so widely used to support healthy immune function.

Humanin helps protect cells, particularly by supporting healthy mitochondria.

KPV helps calm inflammation and supports gut repair, given as an injection under the skin.

Tesamorelin helps reduce visceral (belly) fat and can improve overall metabolism.

MGF helps stimulate muscle repair after exercise and is injected under the skin or into the muscle.

This is Semaglutide, a long-acting medication that helps control appetite and blood sugar. It's also available as a ready-to-use pen that doesn't require mixing with water.

Melanotan I helps your skin tan and offers some UV protection, with fewer side effects than Melanotan II. People usually use it daily until they get the tan they want, then use it less often to maintain it.

PT-141 helps boost libido by acting on a pathway in the brain linked to sexual desire.

This is Retatrutide, an experimental medication that activates three different gut hormone pathways at once. Taking very small 'microdoses' can provide benefits with fewer side effects.

This blend combines GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and TB-500 to support skin health alongside general tissue repair. How much you take depends on the amount of GHK-Cu in the specific product.

This blend combines GHK-Cu, KPV, BPC-157, and TB-500 to support skin health and general tissue repair. How much you take depends on the amount of GHK-Cu in the specific product.

IGF-1 LR3 is an anabolic peptide that promotes muscle growth and is injected under the skin or into the muscle.

5-Amino-1MQ supports mitochondrial function and can help with fat loss.

AOD-9604 is a small fragment of growth hormone that helps promote fat burning. It needs to be mixed with a special combination of water and a mild acid to fully dissolve.

SLU-PP-332 is a lab-made compound (not technically a peptide) that helps boost mitochondrial function and endurance, and is used for fat loss. All the dosing data we have comes from mouse studies — there's no human safety data yet.

This combines CJC-1295 (No DAC) with Ipamorelin to boost growth hormone release, typically taken two to three times a day.

CJC-1295 without DAC is a shorter-acting peptide that triggers quick pulses of growth hormone release.

LL-37 has antimicrobial properties and supports healing, given as an injection under the skin.

Ara 290 may help repair nerves and reduce pain.

GHRP-2 triggers growth hormone release and causes less hunger than a similar peptide, GHRP-6.

Oxytocin, sometimes called the 'bonding hormone,' can enhance feelings of connection and intimacy.

This is a smaller fragment version of TB-500 that still helps regenerate tissue and reduce inflammation.

This blend combines BPC-157, KPV, and TB-500 to support gut healing and tissue repair throughout the body.

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