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First time with peptides? Start here — my recommended beginner guide
I get this question almost daily so I'm putting together my standard advice for peptide beginners. Step 1: Pick ONE goal Don't try to solve everything at once. Pick your primary goal: - Injury recovery → BPC-157 or Wolverine Stack - Fat loss → Tirzepatide or AOD9604 - Sleep/recovery → CJC/Ipamorelin - Skin/anti-aging → GHK-Cu - Immune support → Thymosin Alpha-1 - Focus/anxiety → Semax or Selank Step 2: Learn to reconstitute It's easier than it sounds. BAC water + insulin syringe. There are great videos out there. Mito Labs also has instructions with every order. Step 3: Start with one peptide Don't stack 5 things on day one. Run one peptide for 4-6 weeks, assess results, then consider adding a second. Step 4: Be consistent Peptides aren't magic pills. They work through consistent dosing over weeks. Skipping days reduces effectiveness. Step 5: Track your results Take photos. Write notes. Track sleep with a wearable if you have one. You'll forget how you felt at the start if you don't document. Common mistakes: - Overdosing (start low, increase gradually) - Not refrigerating reconstituted peptides - Eating within 2 hours of GH peptides (blunts the response) - Giving up after 1 week (most peptides need 2-4 weeks to show results) - Buying too many peptides at once and not knowing what's working Feel free to ask questions below. No such thing as a dumb question when you're learning.
Welcome! Start here — FAQ & dosing basics
Hey everyone, welcome to the Mito Labs community! A few things that come up a lot: How do I store my peptides? Keep them refrigerated (2-8°C) once reconstituted. Lyophilized (powder) vials are stable at room temperature but fridge is still best. How do I reconstitute? Use bacteriostatic water (BAC water). Inject slowly down the side of the vial, don't spray directly onto the powder. Gently swirl — never shake. Where do I inject? Subcutaneous (under the skin) — belly fat or thigh are the most common spots. Rotate injection sites. How long until I see results? Depends on the peptide. BPC-157 for injuries, many people notice improvement within 1-2 weeks. GH peptides like CJC/Ipamorelin, give it 4-6 weeks for body composition changes. Feel free to ask anything — that's what this community is for.
My longevity stack — feedback? NAD+ / Epithalon / SS-31 / MOTS-C
I've been building what I call my "longevity stack" and want to get feedback from more experienced users: Current stack: - NAD+ 200mg subQ EOD (mitochondrial support) - Epithalon 1mg/day x 10 days, every 6 months (telomere maintenance) - SS-31 5mg subQ daily (mitochondrial membrane) - MOTS-C 5mg/week (metabolic/AMPK activation) Questions: 1. Is running all four simultaneously overkill? Or do they target different enough pathways? 2. Any negative interactions I should be aware of? 3. Should I cycle any of these or can they be run continuously? 4. Am I missing anything obvious for a longevity-focused protocol? 5. Budget-wise, which ones give the most bang for the buck if I had to drop one? I'm 35, good health, no specific issues — purely interested in optimizing healthspan. Would love input from the practitioners in this community.
SS-31 (Elamipretide) — the mitochondrial peptide nobody talks about
I've been deep-diving into mitochondrial peptides and SS-31 is genuinely fascinating. It targets cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane and helps restore electron transport chain efficiency. In plain English: it helps your mitochondria produce energy more efficiently, especially in cells that are aging or under stress. The research shows benefits for: - Heart function (originally developed for heart failure) - Exercise capacity in older adults - Kidney function - Possibly neurodegeneration I've been running 5mg subQ daily for 3 weeks. Subjectively I notice: - More sustained energy without the ups and downs - Better exercise recovery (I do hot yoga daily) - Less brain fog in the afternoons It stacks well with NAD+ and MOTS-C for a comprehensive mitochondrial protocol. Curious if anyone else is using it?
NAD+ has been a game changer for my energy levels
I've been doing NAD+ injections for about 6 weeks now. I'm 38 and was dealing with that 3pm energy crash every day — no amount of coffee or sleep seemed to help. Started with 100mg subQ every other day. The first few days I felt a bit flushed and tingly (apparently normal), but by the end of week 1 I noticed I wasn't crashing in the afternoon anymore. Now at week 6, the difference is significant: - Consistent energy throughout the day - Better mental clarity, especially in the mornings - My workouts feel easier (I do hot yoga and strength training) - Sleeping more deeply I know correlation isn't causation but the timing is too perfect. This is the only thing I changed. Would definitely recommend trying it if you're dealing with fatigue.
MOTS-C for exercise performance — 10mg vs 40mg vial?
I've been reading about MOTS-C as an "exercise mimetic" — apparently it activates AMPK similar to exercise and can improve mitochondrial function and metabolic health. I'm not super active (desk job, some surfing on weekends) and I'm interested in it more for the metabolic benefits than athletic performance. A few questions: 1. 10mg vs 40mg vial — is the 40mg just better value or is there a reason to start smaller? 2. What's the typical dosing protocol? I've seen 5mg/week and 10mg/week mentioned 3. Can you stack it with NAD+? Seems like they'd be complementary for mitochondrial function 4. Any side effects to watch for?
NAD+ timing around exercise — before or after training?
Training for an Ironman and just added NAD+ to my protocol. Quick question for the community: Do you inject NAD+ before or after training? I've read conflicting opinions: Before: Some say pre-exercise NAD+ gives you more energy and endurance during the session After: Others say post-exercise is better because NAD+ supports recovery and you don't want to interfere with the natural stress response of training I've also seen people say it doesn't matter and the effects are systemic/cumulative rather than acute. Currently doing 200mg subQ in the morning (I train in the afternoon). Should I switch to post-training? Or morning is fine? Also — anyone stacking NAD+ with MOTS-C for endurance sports specifically?
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