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New Me Peptide Protocol

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New Me

Lose weight, cognitive

203 lbs

70 in

female

By

Bonnie

Longevity

mot

Metabolic

nad

Weight

GLP-3

tesa

Growth

Cognitive

sel

sema

For research purposes only.

Peptide Mind does not endorse this protocol. This is a user-generated research reference — not for human consumption or therapeutic use.

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Peptide Protocol Schedule

A day-by-day view of this protocol. Tap any day to see which peptides are active. Circle size reflects how many peptides are scheduled; colored dots below represent individual peptides.

Off cycle

No peptides scheduled on this day.

Daily Dosing Breakdown

A grouped breakdown of which peptides to take throughout this protocol. Consecutive days with the same schedule are combined. Days with no doses are omitted.

Jul 26, 2026

MOTS-c — 10 mg · Evening

NAD+ — 1000 mg · Morning

GLP-3 (Retatrutide) — 10 mg · Evening

Tesamorelin — 10 mg · Evening

Selank — 10 mg · Evening

Semax — 10 mg · Evening

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Weekly Schedule

Day-of-week breakdown for each peptide in this protocol.

MOTS-c

evening

subcutaneous

10 mg

NAD+

morning

1000 mg

GLP-3 (Retatrutide)

Tesamorelin

Selank

Semax

Total Peptide Requirements

The total quantity of each peptide needed to complete this protocol, calculated from dosage and duration.

MOTS-c

10 mg · 3× weekly · Evening

NAD+

1,000 mg · 3× weekly · Morning

GLP-3 (Retatrutide)

10 mg · weekly · Evening

Tesamorelin

Selank

Semax

Know exactly what to draw

Enter your vial concentration and we'll calculate the precise injection volume for every peptide in this protocol.

Protocol Body Targets

The biological systems and tissue targets addressed by the 6 peptides in this protocol.

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Body Targets

6 peptides

Regulates fat metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and energy use.

MOTS-c, NAD+, GLP-3 (Retatrutide), Tesamorelin

Muscle

Enhances muscle growth, repair, and recovery after exercise.

MOTS-c, NAD+

Gut

Supports gut lining integrity, digestion, and the gut-brain axis.

Hormones

Influences hormone signaling pathways and endocrine balance.

Brain

Supports cognitive function, memory, focus, and neuroprotection.

Selank, Semax

Protocol targeted areas

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Protocol Duration & Timeline

A visual breakdown of each peptide's active window within this protocol. Use this to understand the total cycle length and how each compound's duration compares to the full protocol.

10 mg 3x per week

1000 mg 3x per week

10 mg once per week

Protocol Peptides

Each peptide included in this protocol with its dosing amount, frequency, and administration details.

Phase 1

Experimental

Preclinical

Fda Approved

Approved

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Retatrutide

Frequently asked questions

What is a peptide dosage calculator?

A peptide dosage calculator is a free tool that converts your vial size, bacteriostatic water volume, and target dose into an exact syringe draw volume. Instead of doing the reconstitution math by hand, you enter three inputs and instantly get the concentration of your solution and how many milliliters or syringe units to draw. This calculator works for single peptide compounds and multi-peptide blends.

How do I calculate peptide dosage from a vial?

To calculate your peptide dose, divide the total peptide content of your vial in micrograms by the volume of bacteriostatic water you added in milliliters. This gives you your solution concentration in mcg/mL. Then divide your target dose by that concentration to get your draw volume. For example, a 5mg (5,000 mcg) vial reconstituted with 2mL of BAC water gives a concentration of 2,500 mcg/mL. A 250 mcg dose would require drawing 0.1mL. This calculator automates all of those steps instantly.

How much Bacteriostatic water should I add to a peptide vial?

Most people add 2mL to 3mL of bacteriostatic water per vial, but the right amount depends on the dose you want to draw and the syringe size you are using. Adding 1mL to a 5mg vial gives you a concentration of 5,000 mcg/mL, making each dose very small in volume. Adding 2mL gives you 2,500 mcg/mL, which is easier to measure on a standard insulin syringe. A general guideline is to choose a volume that puts your typical dose somewhere between 10 and 30 units on a U-100 syringe. Use the calculator above to test different water volumes and find what works for your dose.

How are peptides different from proteins?

Both are made of amino acids, but peptides are much smaller than proteins. Because of their tiny size, peptides can act like tiny messengers in the body, sending specific signals to your cells to tell them exactly what to do.​

Are peptides safe?

There is no single answer because every peptide is entirely different. Safety depends on the specific compound, how pure it is, the dose you take, the way it was made, and your own personal medical history.

Are all peptides medicines?

No, they are not all medicines. The word "peptide" just describes the shape and chemical makeup of the molecule, rather than its legal or medical status. While some are officially approved prescription drugs, many others are strictly for research or are used as standard health supplements.

What does peptide reconstitution mean?

Reconstitution is the simple process of mixing a freeze-dried powder with a safe liquid to turn it into a usable liquid solution. Whenever this is done, it requires very clean and sterile methods to prevent any harmful bacteria from getting into the mixture.

Which peptide is best for my goals?

There is rarely one single best option for everyone. Instead of looking for a magic compound, it is much safer and more effective to start by looking at your specific goals. We recommend exploring our category pages first to learn about the different options that align with what you want to achieve.

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Related questions

01What if I experience water retention or joint discomfort on MK-677?

Reduce the dose to 12.5–15mg daily and assess tolerance over seven days. MK-677's ghrelin agonism increases aldosterone and cortisol transiently, which can cause subcutaneous water retention and carpal tunnel-like symptoms in some users. If symptoms persist, switch to CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, which produces pulsatile GH elevation without sustained ghrelin receptor activation. The water retention typically resolves within two weeks as the body adapts to elevated GH and IGF-1 levels, but reducing sodium intake and ensuring adequate potassium (4,000–5,000mg daily) can accelerate the adjustment.

Source: realpeptides.co ↗
02What If VIP Causes Nasal Irritation or Burning?

Switch to a preservative-free formulation or reduce dose frequency temporarily. Some compounded VIP nasal sprays contain benzalkonium chloride or other preservatives that irritate sensitive nasal mucosa, especially in CIRS patients with multiple chemical sensitivities. Preservative-free VIP formulations are available through compounding pharmacies and eliminate this issue in most cases. If irritation persists even with preservative-free VIP, reduce dosing to twice daily for one week to allow nasal tissue adaptation, then gradually increase back to four times daily. Nasal irrigation with saline 30 minutes before VIP administration also reduces irritation by clearing mucus and hydrating tissue.

Source: realpeptides.co ↗
03What If I'm Not Seeing Fat Loss Results by Week Six?

Verify your actual caloric intake using a food scale for seven consecutive days. GLP-1 agonists reduce appetite, but they do not create a deficit if intake still matches expenditure. Most stalls at week six occur because appetite suppression led to unintentional maintenance-level eating rather than deficit-level eating. Recalculate your TDEE using current body weight (not starting weight) and increase the deficit to 20–25% below that updated number. Add two 30-minute LISS cardio sessions weekly. GLP-1 and growth hormone both enhance fat oxidation during low-intensity steady-state work. If deficit and activity are confirmed accurate and no change occurs by week eight, consider increasing GLP-1 dose to the next titration step or adding Tesofensine, a triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor that increases metabolic rate by 6–10%.

Source: realpeptides.co ↗
04What If I Miss a Dose During the 20-Day Cycle?

Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember if fewer than 12 hours have passed, then continue your regular schedule. If more than 12 hours have passed, skip the missed dose and resume the next day. Do not double-dose to compensate. Missing 1–2 doses during a 20-day cycle reduces cumulative transcriptional signaling by approximately 5–10%, which is within normal biological variation and unlikely to negate outcomes. Missing more than 4 doses in a single cycle suggests restarting the 20-day count to ensure adequate exposure duration.

Source: realpeptides.co ↗
comparison

Retatrutide vs Tirzepatide Compared

Retatrutide vs tirzepatide compared: 28.7% vs 22.5% weight loss, triple vs dual agonist mechanism, side effects, dosing, cost, and FDA status.

Source: peptidesexplorer.com
Research context

Read sources and limitations before applying a claim.

What Labs Reveal That Research Can’t Predict

The peptide literature tells you what a compound does in a population. Your bloodwork tells you what your body specifically needs and how it’s responding. A few examples of what LIVV Cardiff’s medial team consistently finds when doing a full intake on experienced peptide users: NAD+ supplementation without intracellular conversion. Many people running oral NMN or NR protocols assume their NAD+ is being replenished because they’re supplementing consistently. Intracellular NAD+ testing frequently shows otherwise — the oral compound isn’t converting efficiently in their specific metabolic environment. Switching to IV delivery, or adding cofactors that support conversion, produces a measurable difference that the self-directed stack couldn’t achieve. GH peptide timing misaligned with sleep architecture. CJC-1295/Ipamorelin is most effective when it amplifies the body’s natural GH pulse — which occurs during slow-wave sleep. If dosing timing doesn’t align with when the individual actually enters slow-wave (which varies significantly and can be identified through wearable data and sleep panel analysis), the peptide is working against a sub-optimal schedule rather than enhancing an optimal one. Peptide redundancy. It’s common to find experienced users running compounds whose mechanisms substantially overlap, reducing the net effect of both. Reorganizing around distinct biological targets — inflammation, GH axis, neuroprotection, cellular aging — typically means using fewer compounds more effectively. Missing the upstream driver. Someone using BPC-157 for joint inflammation may be addressing a genuine target — but if the systemic inflammatory environment hasn’t been assessed, the joint is fighting against a body-wide condition that BPC-157 alone won’t resolve. Identifying what’s driving the inflammation (gut permeability, hormonal imbalance, environmental toxin burden) determines whether adding anti-inflammatory support upstream produces substantially better results.

Source: livvnatural.com ↗
Practical and safety references

These excerpts are educational, not personalised medical instructions.

Dosage reference

Daily Dosing Breakdown

A grouped breakdown of which peptides to take throughout this protocol. Consecutive days with the same schedule are combined. Days with no doses are omitted. Jul 25–30, 2026 MOTS-c — 2 mg · Morning CJC-1295/Ipamorelin Blend (CJC-1295 (without DAC), Ipamorelin) — 350 mcg · Evening Jul 31, 2026 GLP-3 (Retatrutide) — 4 mg · Morning Aug 1–6, 2026 Aug 7, 2026 Aug 8–13, 2026 Aug 14, 2026 Aug 15–20, 2026 Aug 21, 2026 Aug 22–27, 2026 Aug 28, 2026 Aug 29 – Sep 3, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 Sep 5–10, 2026 Sep 11, 2026 Sep 12–17, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 Sep 19–24, 2026 Sep 25, 2026 Sep 26 – Oct 1, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 Oct 3–8, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 Oct 10–15, 2026 Oct 16, 2026 Oct 17–22, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 Oct 24–29, 2026 Oct 30, 2026 Oct 31 – Nov 5, 2026 Nov 6, 2026 Nov 7–12, 2026 Nov 13, 2026 Nov 14–19, 2026 Nov 20, 2026 Nov 21–26, 2026 Nov 27, 2026 Nov 28 – Dec 3, 2026 Dec 4, 2026 Dec 5–10, 2026 Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12–17, 2026 Dec 18, 2026 Dec 19–24, 2026 Dec 25, 2026 Dec 26–31, 2026 Jan 1, 2027 Jan 2–7, 2027 Jan 8, 2027 Jan 9–14, 2027 Jan 15, 2027 Jan 16–21, 2027 Jan 22, 2027 Jan 23–28, 2027 Jan 29, 2027 Jan 30 – Feb 4, 2027 Feb 5, 2027 Feb 6, 2027 Feb 7–11, 2027 Feb 12, 2027 Feb 13–18, 2027 Feb 19, 2027 Feb 20–25, 2027 Feb 26, 2027 Feb 27 – Mar 4, 2027 Mar 5, 2027 Mar 6–11, 2027 Mar 12, 2027 Mar 13–18, 2027 Mar 19, 2027 Mar 20–25, 2027 Mar 26, 2027 Mar 27 – Apr 1, 2027 Apr 2, 2027 Apr 3–8, 2027 Apr 9, 2027 Apr 10–15, 2027 Apr 16, 2027 Apr 17–22, 2027 Apr 23, 2027 Apr 24–29, 2027 Apr 30, 2027 May 1–6, 2027 May…

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Potential benefits

Core Benefits of Peptide Protocols

Peptides like BPC-157 accelerate healing by promoting blood vessel growth and collagen formation. Growth hormone–releasing peptides (e.g., Sermorelin, Ipamorelin) can optimize natural GH pulses for lean muscle, fat loss and better sleep. Thymosin Alpha-1 enhances T-cell function, potentially boosting resistance to infections. Collagen-stimulating peptides improve skin elasticity, firmness and hydration. Certain peptides may support nerve repair, memory and focus. By following targeted peptide protocols, you're leveraging your body's inherent repair mechanisms rather than masking symptoms.

Source: ubiehealth.com ↗
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