Protocol Templates & Starter Stacks

Goal-oriented starter protocols with full dose schedules, bloodwork cadence, expected timelines, red flags, and source citations. Built for research reference, not clinical prescribing.

Each template below is a self-contained starter protocol: titration schedule, baseline and follow-up bloodwork, timeline of expected effects, warning signs to stop, and contraindications. Protocols link out to the specific peptide profiles, calculators, and interaction checks relevant to each stack. Everything on this page is educational — not medical advice, and not a replacement for a prescriber's judgement.

Weight loss & metabolic

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Beginner

GLP-1 Weight Loss Starter (Semaglutide)

Standard semaglutide titration for metabolic weight loss, modelled on the STEP-1 trial schedule.

Cycle: 16 weeks titration → ongoing maintenance

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Intermediate

Dual-Agonist Weight Loss (Tirzepatide)

Full 20-week tirzepatide titration from the SURMOUNT-1 trial schedule — higher efficacy than GLP-1 alone.

Cycle: 20 weeks titration → ongoing maintenance

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Injury & tissue repair

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Beginner

Soft-Tissue Injury Recovery Stack

BPC-157 + TB-500 — the classic complementary stack for tendon, ligament, and muscle recovery.

Cycle: 4–8 week cycle, 2–4 weeks off

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Growth hormone & body comp

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Intermediate

GH Optimization Stack (CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin)

Pulsatile GH release via dual-mechanism GHRH + ghrelin receptor stimulation for lean mass, sleep, and recovery.

Cycle: 12 weeks on, 4 weeks off

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Longevity

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Beginner

Longevity Cycle (Epithalon)

Short, intensive epithalon courses twice yearly for telomere maintenance and pineal-axis support.

Cycle: 10 days every 6 months

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Skin & hair

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Beginner

Skin & Hair Protocol (GHK-Cu)

Combined topical + subcutaneous GHK-Cu for skin remodelling and hair-follicle support.

Cycle: Topical daily ongoing; injectable 4-week cycles

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Cognitive & mood

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Intermediate

Cognitive & Mood Support (Semax + Selank)

Alternating 2-week cycles of Semax (focus, drive) and Selank (anxiolytic, calm) for cognitive performance.

Cycle: Alternating 2-week cycles — 8-week total pattern

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Sexual function

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Beginner

On-Demand Sexual Function (PT-141)

As-needed PT-141 (bremelanotide) dosing with BP safety checks — FDA-approved protocol for hypoactive sexual desire.

Cycle: As-needed — no daily cycling

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Educational use only. Protocols summarise published trial schedules, FDA labelling, and widely-referenced research-community practice. Doses, cycle lengths, and bloodwork recommendations should always be reviewed with a qualified prescriber before use in any human. Many of the peptides discussed are not approved for human administration in your jurisdiction.