Curated Protocols

Peptide stacks by goal.

Six proven combinations, organized by outcome. Each stack lists the compounds, the weekly timing, and the cycle length. Read the safety guide before starting anything with more than one peptide.

Goal

Aggressive Fat Loss

Maximum weekly loss without wrecking lean mass. GLP-1 handles appetite, amylin locks in satiety, 5-Amino-1MQ protects muscle and hits stubborn fat.

Cadence
1× weekly injection + daily oral
Duration
12–16 weeks
The compounds
Weekly rhythm
  1. Sunday AM
    Tirzepatide + Cagrilintide (single or separate injections)
  2. Mon–Fri AM
    5-Amino-1MQ oral, empty stomach
  3. Sat/Sun
    5-Amino-1MQ break; hydrate + protein target ≥1 g/lb LBM
Notes: Titrate GLP-1 dose over 4 weeks. Bloodwork at week 8 (lipids, HbA1c, lipase). If fat loss stalls at a tolerated Tirzepatide ceiling, see the advanced Retatrutide stack below.
Goal

Advanced Cutting (Retatrutide)

For experienced users who have already plateaued on a GLP-1. Retatrutide is a triple agonist (GLP-1 + GIP + glucagon), so it raises energy expenditure on top of appetite suppression. Stronger appetite blunting means lean mass and nutrition need active protection.

Cadence
1× weekly injection + daily oral
Duration
12 weeks, then reassess
The compounds
  • Retatrutide →
    Triple agonist — appetite plus higher energy expenditure
    2 mg · 1x per week
  • 5-Amino-1MQ →
    Preserves lean mass during a steep deficit
    1 mg · 5 days on, 2 days off
  • Cagrilintide →
    Optional — only if satiety fades late in the week
    300 mcg · 1x per week
Weekly rhythm
  1. Sunday AM
    Retatrutide, starting low (e.g. 1–2 mg) and holding 4 weeks before any increase
  2. Mon–Fri AM
    5-Amino-1MQ oral, empty stomach
  3. Daily
    Protein ≥1 g/lb LBM, resistance training 3×/week, electrolytes
Notes: Investigational and less characterized than Tirzepatide — GI side effects and heart rate increases are more common. Do not run alongside another GLP-1. Add Cagrilintide only after you tolerate Retatrutide alone. Bloodwork at week 8.
Goal

Injury Recovery

The classic soft-tissue repair stack. BPC drives blood supply; TB-500 drives cell migration; GHK-Cu handles collagen and skin.

Cadence
Daily injection, AM/PM
Duration
6–8 weeks or until healed
The compounds
Weekly rhythm
  1. Every AM
    BPC-157 (500 mcg) + GHK-Cu (2 mg)
  2. Mon/Wed/Fri PM
    TB-500 (1 mg)
  3. Ongoing
    Controlled loading of injury; peptides speed healing, not replace rehab
Notes: For localized injuries, inject as close to the site as safe. Full washout of 4 weeks between cycles.
Goal

Lean Muscle & GH

Pulsatile GH release without disrupting your natural rhythm. Adds recovery, sleep depth, and lean recomp over a full cycle.

Cadence
Nightly injection
Duration
8 weeks on, 8 off
The compounds
  • CJC-1295 No DAC →
    GHRH pulse
    250 mcg · 5 days on, 2 days off
  • Ipamorelin →
    GHRP — clean GH release, no cortisol/prolactin
    250 mcg · 5 days on, 2 days off
  • Tesamorelin →
    Optional add — visceral fat and higher amplitude
    1 mg · 5 days on, 2 days off
Weekly rhythm
  1. Nightly (Mon–Fri)
    CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin, 30 min pre-bed on empty stomach
  2. Sat/Sun
    Off — preserve pulsatility
  3. Training
    Resistance work 3–5×/week; protein ≥1 g/lb LBM
Notes: Check fasting glucose and IGF-1 at week 8. Water retention in first two weeks is normal.
Goal

Longevity & Skin

The '20 days, 3× per year' longevity cadence. Epitalon for telomeres, Thymalin for immune resilience, GHK-Cu for skin.

Cadence
20 days on, then off
Duration
3 cycles per year
The compounds
  • Epitalon →
    Telomerase activation, sleep, longevity signaling
    2 mg · Every day
  • Thymalin →
    Immune modulation
    2 mg · Every day
  • GHK-Cu →
    Skin, hair, systemic repair
    2 mg · Every day
Weekly rhythm
  1. PM (nightly, 20 days)
    Epitalon (2 mg) + Thymalin (2 mg)
  2. AM (nightly, 20 days)
    GHK-Cu (2 mg)
  3. After day 20
    Full stop until next quarterly cycle
Notes: Subtle effects. Track sleep, HRV, and bloodwork rather than looking for acute feel.
Goal

Sleep & Anxiety

Deep sleep architecture + calmer daytime baseline. Non-sedating, non-addictive alternative to sleep meds.

Cadence
Nightly + AM as needed
Duration
8 weeks on, 4 off
The compounds
  • DSIP →
    Delta-wave / slow-wave sleep
    250 mcg · 5 days on, 2 days off
  • Selank →
    Calm daytime baseline, anxiolytic
    500 mcg · Every day
Weekly rhythm
  1. 1–3 hrs pre-bed
    DSIP (250 mcg)
  2. AM (2–3×/week)
    Selank (1 mg) intranasal or subq
  3. Habits
    Screens off, cool bedroom, consistent wake time
Notes: Effects show within 1–2 nights. If dreams get too vivid, dose earlier in the evening.
Goal

Libido & Sexual Health

Acute libido effect (PT-141) plus bonding/relaxation (Oxytocin). Situational use, not daily.

Cadence
As needed
Duration
No fixed cycle
The compounds
  • PT-141 →
    Central libido / arousal
    1 mg · As needed
  • Oxytocin →
    Bonding, relaxation, prosocial effect
    50 mcg · As needed
Weekly rhythm
  1. 30–60 min before
    PT-141 (250 mcg) subq
  2. Optional
    Oxytocin (50 mcg) subq or intranasal
  3. Frequency
    No more than 2× per week — flushing/nausea compound with over-use
Notes: PT-141 can raise blood pressure for 6+ hours. Skip if BP is uncontrolled.
Before you stack

Never introduce more than one new peptide at a time. Run each compound solo for at least a week before adding the next — otherwise you can't attribute results or side effects. Review the full safety guide andbeginner roadmap first.

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