Getting Started With Peptides

How to mix, dose and store your peptides.

How to Mix Peptides

Peptides come as lyophilized (dry) powder in vials. Before use, they need to be reconstituted with bacteriostatic water. Wash your hands thoroughly and sanitize your workspace. Gather supplies: peptide vial, bacteriostatic water, sterile syringe, alcohol swabs.
01
Draw into Syringe

Draw bacteriostatic water into the syringe. The amount depends on your vial size and desired concentration.

02
Inject into peptide vial

Inject the water slowly into the peptide vial, letting it run against the side of the vial rather than directly onto the powder.

03
Swirl or roll vial in your hand

Gently swirl the vial to mix until fully dissolved. Do not shake vigorously, as this can damage the peptide.

04
Label the vial

Label the vial with the date of reconstitution. Keep a record of how many ml of water you mixed. Peptides stay good in the fridge for 30 days.

  • 1. Select syringe size you have

  • 2. Select the amount of mg of peptide in the vial

  • 3. Select the amount of mL of water you will mix in

  • 4. Select the dosage in mcg. 1000mcg = 1mg

    Peptide Dosage Calculator

    Peptide Dosage Calculator

    Interactive tool to convert your vial amount, reconstitution volume, and desired dose (mcg) into insulin syringe units (U-100). 1 mL = 100 units.

    What is the total volume of your syringe?

    U‑100 insulin syringes have unit scales that match the max volume: 0.3 mL → 30 units, 0.5 mL → 50 units, 1.0 mL → 100 units.

    Select Peptide Vial Quantity

    How much bacteriostatic water are you adding?

    How much of the peptide do you want in each dose?

    To have a dose of 50 mcg pull the syringe to 1.
    030
    Reconstitution Concentration
    mcg/mL
    Per Unit (U‑100)
    mcg per unit
    Volume Needed
    mL ( units)

    Notes: This calculator is for educational purposes. U‑100 insulin syringes have 100 units per mL (so each unit is 0.01 mL). Always follow your clinician's or research protocol guidance.

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