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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. This is not medical advice and is purely educational content set in a hypothetical scenario. I do not take responsibility for any information found in this guide or any replies. Proceed at your own risk.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, like a little piece of a protein. They are produced in your body naturally for numerous reasons and are absolutely vital to a well functioning body.
They work by binding to receptors on cells in your body, causing all sorts of different chemical processes depending on the peptide and receptor. Damaged or denatured peptides can fail to bind or bind incorrectly, which typically leads to a failure to trigger the intended response, or potentially activate unintended and harmful responses.
They're pretty weak compounds at a molecular level, so storing them correctly is very important, which we will discuss in the next segment.
They work by binding to receptors on cells in your body, causing all sorts of different chemical processes depending on the peptide and receptor. Damaged or denatured peptides can fail to bind or bind incorrectly, which typically leads to a failure to trigger the intended response, or potentially activate unintended and harmful responses.
They're pretty weak compounds at a molecular level, so storing them correctly is very important, which we will discuss in the next segment.
Peptides are incredibly sensitive to their environment, including but not limited to; light, temperature, moisture, movement etc. If any of these factors begin to fall outside the ideal range for the peptides you are storing, you begin to risk denaturing them and as we spoke about above, that's bad.
When you get your peptides they will be lyophilised which means freeze dried and are like a powder. This is the most stable form they can be in. Once you open that bottle and expose them to moisture or air or temperature change, they start to break down - accelerating with more extreme conditions.
In lyophilised form, they can safely be stored at room temperature for up to 6 months (potentially longer but just to be safe) as long as they are in a dry place out of direct sunlight. Lyophilised peptides can be stored in the fridge for up to two years. I would advise storing them in the fridge regardless, as some peptides may break down faster at room temp, or potentially improper packaging from source.
Once you reconstitute your peptide with Bac (Bacteriostatic) water, this drops enormously - they must be refrigerated (personally at 4 degrees C) and will last 1-2 months.
Peptides, regardless of what form they are in, must be stored in airtight containers - these will typically be provided with purchase, just make sure they're tightened properly.
Certain amino acids, such as cysteine, methionine, and tryptophan make peptides more prone to degradation, especially when reconstituted. They are much more susceptible to oxidation.
Proper storage is essential for maintaining the stability and integrity of your peptides.
When you get your peptides they will be lyophilised which means freeze dried and are like a powder. This is the most stable form they can be in. Once you open that bottle and expose them to moisture or air or temperature change, they start to break down - accelerating with more extreme conditions.
In lyophilised form, they can safely be stored at room temperature for up to 6 months (potentially longer but just to be safe) as long as they are in a dry place out of direct sunlight. Lyophilised peptides can be stored in the fridge for up to two years. I would advise storing them in the fridge regardless, as some peptides may break down faster at room temp, or potentially improper packaging from source.
Once you reconstitute your peptide with Bac (Bacteriostatic) water, this drops enormously - they must be refrigerated (personally at 4 degrees C) and will last 1-2 months.
Peptides, regardless of what form they are in, must be stored in airtight containers - these will typically be provided with purchase, just make sure they're tightened properly.
Certain amino acids, such as cysteine, methionine, and tryptophan make peptides more prone to degradation, especially when reconstituted. They are much more susceptible to oxidation.
Proper storage is essential for maintaining the stability and integrity of your peptides.
You will need:
Lyophilised peptide of course
Sterile solvent - you will likely use Bac water
Syringes & needles
Alcohol swabs/wipes
Optional: Sterile storage vial
All of these can be found on amazon except bac water and peptide, both of which can be found at your source most likely
Lyophilised peptide of course
Sterile solvent - you will likely use Bac water
Syringes & needles
Alcohol swabs/wipes
Optional: Sterile storage vial
All of these can be found on amazon except bac water and peptide, both of which can be found at your source most likely
Wash your hands
Wipe down area you will be carrying out reconstitution
Ensure all tools you use remain in packaging or sterile until they are used or placed on a sterile surface
Remember the air around you is not sterile, so keep things in packaging as much as possible
This may seem overkill, but better safe than sorry, especially for first time users
Wipe down area you will be carrying out reconstitution
Ensure all tools you use remain in packaging or sterile until they are used or placed on a sterile surface
Remember the air around you is not sterile, so keep things in packaging as much as possible
This may seem overkill, but better safe than sorry, especially for first time users
Check your peptide and make sure you use the right solvent (99% will be Bac)
Calculate your dose - if you are not given reconstitution measurements, you can manually calculate the dose you want or use an online calculator like this.
Conc. (mg/mL) = Peptide Mass (mg) / Volume (mL)
If you have different units, you MUST convert before calculating
Remove caps from each vial
Wipe tops with alcohol wipes
Prepare needles for extracting solvent
Extract amount of solvent required, for example 1mL
You will then immediately inject this into the peptide vial
(OR into your sterile storage container)
Angle the syringe to point at the wall of the vile, so you don't agitate the peptide
Peptide will be vacuum sealed, so make sure to have a good grip on the syringe and inject slowly
Swirl gently to mix
Dispose of everything that's been used safely, and throw out bac water, provided you are not reconstituting anything else.
Calculate your dose - if you are not given reconstitution measurements, you can manually calculate the dose you want or use an online calculator like this.
Conc. (mg/mL) = Peptide Mass (mg) / Volume (mL)
If you have different units, you MUST convert before calculating
Remove caps from each vial
Wipe tops with alcohol wipes
Prepare needles for extracting solvent
Extract amount of solvent required, for example 1mL
You will then immediately inject this into the peptide vial
(OR into your sterile storage container)
Angle the syringe to point at the wall of the vile, so you don't agitate the peptide
Peptide will be vacuum sealed, so make sure to have a good grip on the syringe and inject slowly
Swirl gently to mix
Dispose of everything that's been used safely, and throw out bac water, provided you are not reconstituting anything else.
Wash hands and wipe the top of the peptide vial with alcohol wipe
Wipe down area of injection, with a different wipe
Injection will be sub-q, so that can be on your stomach, top of your ass or thighs along with other places that are hard to reach.
It's easier to simply look up a video of this being done, like this
Make sure not to inject in same area every time if going daily
Take the cover off your needle and extract your dose from the vial
Ensure there are no bubbles
Pinch fat in desired area and inject at an angle
Make sure you reach sub-q fat and not just injecting into skin
You MUST use different syringes every time you inject
Wipe down area of injection, with a different wipe
Injection will be sub-q, so that can be on your stomach, top of your ass or thighs along with other places that are hard to reach.
It's easier to simply look up a video of this being done, like this
Make sure not to inject in same area every time if going daily
Take the cover off your needle and extract your dose from the vial
Ensure there are no bubbles
Pinch fat in desired area and inject at an angle
Make sure you reach sub-q fat and not just injecting into skin
You MUST use different syringes every time you inject
I understand that for many, especially those who have used peptides or other injectables before. This is not aimed at you and instead for those with no experience and perhaps lack of knowledge on where to find such information. I hope you may find the information useful regardless.
If you feel I have missed anything out, please let me know and I will include it.
Thanks, Cynic
