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Vesugen (Lys-Glu-Asp) (20 mg Vial) Dosage Protocol Vesugen Dosage Chart Vesugen is dosed at 500 mcg–2 mg daily via subcutaneous injection in educational protocols. A Lys-Glu-Asp reconstituted with bacteriostatic water yields about 6.67 mg/mL. This information

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Vesugen (Lys-Glu-Asp) (20 mg Vial) Dosage Protocol

Vesugen Dosage Chart

Vesugen is dosed at 500 mcg–2 mg daily via subcutaneous injection in educational protocols. A Lys-Glu-Asp reconstituted with bacteriostatic water yields about 6.67 mg/mL. This information is for research and educational use only.

Reconstitute: Add 3.0 mL bacteriostatic water → ~6.67 mg/mL concentration.

Typical daily range: 500–2000 mcg once daily (gradual titration).

Easy measuring: At 6.67 mg/mL, 1 unit = 0.01 mL ≈ 66.7 mcg on a U-100 insulin syringe.

Storage: Lyophilized: freeze at −20 °C (−4 °F); after reconstitution, refrigerate at 2–8 °C (35.6–46.4 °F); avoid freeze–thaw cycles.

Vesugen (Lys-Glu-Asp, also known as KED) is a tripeptide bioregulator synthesized at the Saint Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology[1]. Research suggests it may support vascular endothelial cell proliferation through epigenetic regulation of Ki-67 gene expression[2]. This educational protocol presents a once-daily subcutaneous approach using a practical dilution for clear insulin-syringe measurements.

Research context: For evidence on mechanisms, human and preclinical research, limitations, and safety, read What is Vesugen (Lys‑Glu‑Asp)? The Evidence‑Based Guide to KED.

Standard / Gradual Approach (3 mL = ~6.67 mg/mL)

Week 1

500 mcg (0.5 mg)

7.5 units (0.075 mL)

Week 2

1000 mcg (1.0 mg)

15 units (0.15 mL)

Week 3

1500 mcg (1.5 mg)

22.5 units (0.225 mL)

Weeks 4–8+

1500–2000 mcg (1.5–2.0 mg)

22.5–30 units (0.225–0.30 mL)

Frequency: Inject once daily subcutaneously. For ≤10-unit (≤0.10 mL) administrations, consider 30- or 50-unit insulin syringes for improved readability. Note that Week 1 dosing falls at 7.5 units; a 50-unit syringe with 0.5-unit graduations improves accuracy.

Reconstitution Steps

Draw 3.0 mL bacteriostatic water with a sterile syringe[9].

Inject slowly down the vial wall; avoid foaming.

Gently swirl/roll until dissolved (do not shake).

Label and refrigerate at 2–8 °C (35.6–46.4 °F), protected from light[10].

Supplies Needed

Plan based on an 8–16 week daily protocol with gradual titration (targeting ~1500 mcg/day maintenance).

Peptide Vials (Vesugen, 20 mg each):

8 weeks (~84 mg total) ≈ 5 vials

12 weeks (~126 mg total) ≈ 7 vials

16 weeks (~168 mg total) ≈ 9 vials

Insulin Syringes (U-100):

Per week: 7 syringes (1/day)

8 weeks: 56 syringes

12 weeks: 84 syringes

16 weeks: 112 syringes

Bacteriostatic Water (10 mL bottles): Use ~3.0 mL per vial for reconstitution.

8 weeks (5 vials): 15 mL → 2 × 10 mL bottles

12 weeks (7 vials): 21 mL → 3 × 10 mL bottles

16 weeks (9 vials): 27 mL → 3 × 10 mL bottles

Alcohol Swabs: One for the vial stopper + one for the injection site each day.

Per week: 14 swabs (2/day)

8 weeks: 112 swabs → recommend 2 × 100-count boxes

12 weeks: 168 swabs → recommend 2 × 100-count boxes

16 weeks: 224 swabs → recommend 3 × 100-count boxes

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