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Ultimate Beginners Peptide-Guide Disclaimer: First time writing something this "detailed" – let me know what I missed or how I could improve it for the next one.


Peptides have grown massively in popularity over the last few months.
More and more people are using them – or at least thinking about it – even though many have no real idea what they’re doing.


First off all: What are peptides – and why do people use them?

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signals in the body. They can trigger biological effects like releasing growth hormone, boosting collagen, healing skin, or burning fat.


Table of Contents

1. Different Types of Peptides

2. Mechanisms & Use-Cases

3. Reconstitution & Injection Guide

4. Dosage Protocols & Timing

5. Personal Experience – Are Peptides Worth It?



1. Different Types of Peptides


1.1 Growth Hormone Secretagogues

GH secretagogues stimulate your body to release more of its own growth hormone (GH), rather than injecting external HGH.


CJC-1295 (no DAC)

  • Mechanism: GHRH analog that boosts natural GH pulses
  • Half-life: ~30 minutes
  • Dose: 50–100 mcg 1–2x daily, ideally stacked with Ipamorelin
  • Monthly cost: €30–40
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

CJC-1295 with DAC

  • Mechanism: Same but binds albumin for extended half-life
  • Half-life: 5–8 days, 1–2x per week
  • Pros: Low injection frequency
  • Cons: Non-pulsatile GH bleed, water retention, early growth plate closure
  • Monthly cost: €40–60
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐

Ipamorelin

  • Mechanism: GHRP, triggers GH release via ghrelin receptor
  • Half-life: ~2 hours
  • Dose: 50–100 mcg 1–2x daily
  • Monthly cost: €25–40
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tesamorelin

  • Mechanism: Potent GHRH analog, FDA-approved
  • Dose: 1–2 mg daily
  • Use: Solo for visceral fat reduction
  • Monthly cost: €100–200+
  • Value: ⭐⭐

Side Effects

  • Water retention, facial bloating
  • GH resistance with chronic overdose
  • Elevated blood sugar (especially with Tesamorelin)
  • Growth plate closure with CJC-DAC

1.2 IGF-1 Analogs
IGF-1 is what actually builds new tissue β€” muscle, bone, cartilage, and skin.


IGF-1 DES

  • Half-life: 20–30 min
  • Use: Localized (face, jaw)
  • Dose: 10–50 mcg/site daily or EOD
  • Monthly cost: €40–60
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

IGF-1 LR3

  • Half-life: 20–30 hrs
  • Use: Systemic
  • Dose: 30–60 mcg/day
  • Monthly cost: €80–120
  • Value: ⭐⭐

Side Effects

  • DES: Local irritation, asymmetry
  • LR3: Hypoglycemia, organ growth, tumor risk

1.3 Skin & Repair Peptides


GHK-Cu

  • Mechanism: Copper-bound peptide, triggers tissue regeneration
  • Dose: 100–200 mcg daily
  • Cost: €30–50
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

TB-500

  • Mechanism: Actin regulation, healing
  • Dose: 2–5 mg/week
  • Cost: €50–80
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

BPC-157

  • Mechanism: Tissue regeneration, angiogenesis
  • Dose: 200–500 mcg daily
  • Cost: €30–60
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐

Side Effects: Minimal; redness, irritation, fatigue


1.4 Libido & Hormonal Axis Peptides


Kisspeptin-10

  • Mechanism: Stimulates GnRH β†’ LH/FSH β†’ T boost
  • Dose: 50–100 mcg 1–2x daily
  • Cost: €40–60
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

PT-141

  • Mechanism: Melanocortin receptor agonist
  • Dose: 500–1000 mcg pre-sex
  • Cost: €30–50
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Side Effects:

  • Kisspeptin: Mood swings, acne, libido spikes/crashes
  • PT-141: Nausea, flushing, BP drop

1.5 Fat Loss & Recomp Peptides


AOD-9604

  • Mechanism: GH fragment for fat loss
  • Dose: 300–500 mcg daily
  • Cost: €40–70
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tesamorelin

  • Already listed

Retatrutide

  • Mechanism: GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple agonist
  • Dose: 0.5–8 mg/week
  • Cost: €150–250+
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Side Effects:

  • AOD: Site irritation
  • Tesamorelin: Bloat, insulin resistance
  • Retatrutide: Nausea, muscle loss risk

1.6 Experimental Peptides


MT-2

  • Mechanism: Increases melanin, suppresses appetite
  • Dose: 100–250 mcg/day
  • Cost: €30–50
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Epitalon

  • Mechanism: Telomerase, circadian regulation
  • Dose: 5–10 mg/day Γ— 10–20 days
  • Cost: €30–60/cycle
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Follistatin-344

  • Mechanism: Blocks myostatin
  • Dose: 100–300 mcg/day (speculative)
  • Cost: €100–300
  • Value: ⭐

Side Effects:

  • MT-2: Nausea, mole darkening
  • Epitalon: Vivid dreams, sleepiness
  • Follistatin: Organ overgrowth risk

2. Mechanisms & Use-Cases


GH/IGF Axis

  • Growth, bone density, recovery
  • Ideal for: Facial structure, mass retention

Skin Repair

  • Healing, collagen, skin health
  • Ideal for: Under-eye, acne scars, post-needling

Brain/Libido

  • Neurostimulation, mood, arousal
  • Ideal for: Confidence, energy, photo prep

Fat Loss

  • Lipolysis, insulin sensitivity, appetite control
  • Ideal for: Face bloat removal, cuts

Anti-Aging

  • Telomeres, circadian system
  • Ideal for: Skin tone, sleep, youthfulness

3. Reconstitution & Injection Guide


3.1 Equipment

  • BAC water
  • 0.3 mL insulin syringes (30G)
  • Sterile area
  • Mini-fridge

3.2 Reconstitution

  • Inject BAC water slowly into vial (never shake)
  • Let dissolve naturally
  • Example: 5 mg peptide + 1 mL BAC = 200 mcg per 0.04 mL

3.3 Storage

  • Store mixed vials at 2–8Β°C
  • Shelf life: 4–6 weeks

3.4 Injection

  • SubQ: Belly or thigh fat, 45–90Β° angle
  • If Facially injected: Shallow IM/subQ, low volume (10–50 mcg), rotate sites
  • Clean skin and vial with alcohol before use

4. Dosage Protocols & Timing


CJC no DAC + Ipamorelin

  • 50–100 mcg each, 1–2x daily
  • Fasted AM + pre-bed
  • Cycle: 8–12 weeks

IGF-1 DES

  • 10–50 mcg per site
  • Post-meal, 1x daily or EOD
  • Cycle: 4–8 weeks

IGF-1 LR3

  • 30–60 mcg daily
  • Post-workout or morning
  • Cycle: 3–6 weeks

GHK-Cu

  • 100–200 mcg daily
  • AM or post-needling
  • Continuous

Kisspeptin-10

  • 50–150 mcg daily
  • AM or PM
  • Cycle: 6–8 weeks

MT-2

  • 100–250 mcg daily
  • Evening
  • 2–4 week load, then maintenance 1–2x/week

5. Personal Experience – Are Peptides Worth It?

After months of experimenting with various peptides, I can confidently say: yes, they’re worth it β€” if you know what you’re doing and have clear goals.


For me, the most impactful compounds were:

  • Kisspeptin-10 for hormonal reset and facial masculinization (increase from 223 to 830 ng/dl)
  • CJC-1295 (no DAC) + Ipamorelin for better sleep, fat loss and recovery
  • IGF-1 DES for localized facial thickening (especially in the cheekbone area)
  • GHK-Cu for real skin improvements (under-eye density, glow, scar healing)

However, results weren’t instant. It takes weeks of consistent use, good injection hygiene, and a dialed-in lifestyle (sleep, diet, training) to actually see improvements.

Some peptides felt overhyped or not worth the price β€” like LR3 (too risky), PT-141 (too niche), or Tesamorelin (great, but very expensive).

In the end, peptides won’t transform your life overnight. But if used correctly, they can be extremely powerful tools in the long-term process of looksmaxxing, recovery, and personal optimization.


Information was used from own experience, others experience, internet and other threads. First time writing something this detailed – let me know what I missed or how I could improve it for the next one.

To read next:

https://looksmax.org/threads/universal-peptide-guide-how-to-use-peptides.1545695/
 
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dnr after i saw cjc :lul:
 
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Looks like either chat gpt or copied thread, with some modifications. But good job if it's not tough
 
Looks like either chat gpt or copied thread, with some modifications. But good job if it's not tough
its made with gpts help but i didnt copy anything. Its the first time so its kinda ass but im still learning
 
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cjc dac doesnt close plates faster it has been proven to give more gains compared to no dac?
 
cjc dac doesnt close plates faster it has been proven to give more gains compared to no dac?
Cjc dac directly doesnt close plates faster but permanently high gh does. And thus the dac does too. I dont think it has been proven to give more gains compared but it would make more sence due to longer elevated gh levels
 
i was thinking about using peptide to skinmaxx, but it required injection, i think i will get reported for taking drug if someone found bunch of used needle in my trashs
 
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Ultimate Beginners Peptide-Guide Disclaimer: First time writing something this "detailed" – let me know what I missed or how I could improve it for the next one.


Peptides have grown massively in popularity over the last few months.
More and more people are using them – or at least thinking about it – even though many have no real idea what they’re doing.



First off all: What are peptides – and why do people use them?

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signals in the body. They can trigger biological effects like releasing growth hormone, boosting collagen, healing skin, or burning fat.


Table of Contents

1. Different Types of Peptides

2. Mechanisms & Use-Cases

3. Reconstitution & Injection Guide

4. Dosage Protocols & Timing

5. Personal Experience – Are Peptides Worth It?



1. Different Types of Peptides


1.1 Growth Hormone Secretagogues

GH secretagogues stimulate your body to release more of its own growth hormone (GH), rather than injecting external HGH.


CJC-1295 (no DAC)

  • Mechanism: GHRH analog that boosts natural GH pulses
  • Half-life: ~30 minutes
  • Dose: 50–100 mcg 1–2x daily, ideally stacked with Ipamorelin
  • Monthly cost: €30–40
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

CJC-1295 with DAC
  • Mechanism: Same but binds albumin for extended half-life
  • Half-life: 5–8 days, 1–2x per week
  • Pros: Low injection frequency
  • Cons: Non-pulsatile GH bleed, water retention, early growth plate closure
  • Monthly cost: €40–60
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐

Ipamorelin
  • Mechanism: GHRP, triggers GH release via ghrelin receptor
  • Half-life: ~2 hours
  • Dose: 50–100 mcg 1–2x daily
  • Monthly cost: €25–40
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tesamorelin
  • Mechanism: Potent GHRH analog, FDA-approved
  • Dose: 1–2 mg daily
  • Use: Solo for visceral fat reduction
  • Monthly cost: €100–200+
  • Value: ⭐⭐

Side Effects
  • Water retention, facial bloating
  • GH resistance with chronic overdose
  • Elevated blood sugar (especially with Tesamorelin)
  • Growth plate closure with CJC-DAC

1.2 IGF-1 Analogs
IGF-1 is what actually builds new tissue β€” muscle, bone, cartilage, and skin.


IGF-1 DES

  • Half-life: 20–30 min
  • Use: Localized (face, jaw)
  • Dose: 10–50 mcg/site daily or EOD
  • Monthly cost: €40–60
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

IGF-1 LR3
  • Half-life: 20–30 hrs
  • Use: Systemic
  • Dose: 30–60 mcg/day
  • Monthly cost: €80–120
  • Value: ⭐⭐

Side Effects
  • DES: Local irritation, asymmetry
  • LR3: Hypoglycemia, organ growth, tumor risk

1.3 Skin & Repair Peptides


GHK-Cu

  • Mechanism: Copper-bound peptide, triggers tissue regeneration
  • Dose: 100–200 mcg daily
  • Cost: €30–50
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

TB-500
  • Mechanism: Actin regulation, healing
  • Dose: 2–5 mg/week
  • Cost: €50–80
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

BPC-157
  • Mechanism: Tissue regeneration, angiogenesis
  • Dose: 200–500 mcg daily
  • Cost: €30–60
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐

Side Effects: Minimal; redness, irritation, fatigue


1.4 Libido & Hormonal Axis Peptides


Kisspeptin-10

  • Mechanism: Stimulates GnRH β†’ LH/FSH β†’ T boost
  • Dose: 50–100 mcg 1–2x daily
  • Cost: €40–60
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

PT-141
  • Mechanism: Melanocortin receptor agonist
  • Dose: 500–1000 mcg pre-sex
  • Cost: €30–50
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Side Effects:
  • Kisspeptin: Mood swings, acne, libido spikes/crashes
  • PT-141: Nausea, flushing, BP drop

1.5 Fat Loss & Recomp Peptides


AOD-9604

  • Mechanism: GH fragment for fat loss
  • Dose: 300–500 mcg daily
  • Cost: €40–70
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tesamorelin
  • Already listed

Retatrutide
  • Mechanism: GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple agonist
  • Dose: 0.5–8 mg/week
  • Cost: €150–250+
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Side Effects:
  • AOD: Site irritation
  • Tesamorelin: Bloat, insulin resistance
  • Retatrutide: Nausea, muscle loss risk

1.6 Experimental Peptides


MT-2

  • Mechanism: Increases melanin, suppresses appetite
  • Dose: 100–250 mcg/day
  • Cost: €30–50
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Epitalon
  • Mechanism: Telomerase, circadian regulation
  • Dose: 5–10 mg/day Γ— 10–20 days
  • Cost: €30–60/cycle
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Follistatin-344
  • Mechanism: Blocks myostatin
  • Dose: 100–300 mcg/day (speculative)
  • Cost: €100–300
  • Value: ⭐

Side Effects:
  • MT-2: Nausea, mole darkening
  • Epitalon: Vivid dreams, sleepiness
  • Follistatin: Organ overgrowth risk

2. Mechanisms & Use-Cases


GH/IGF Axis

  • Growth, bone density, recovery
  • Ideal for: Facial structure, mass retention

Skin Repair
  • Healing, collagen, skin health
  • Ideal for: Under-eye, acne scars, post-needling

Brain/Libido
  • Neurostimulation, mood, arousal
  • Ideal for: Confidence, energy, photo prep

Fat Loss
  • Lipolysis, insulin sensitivity, appetite control
  • Ideal for: Face bloat removal, cuts

Anti-Aging
  • Telomeres, circadian system
  • Ideal for: Skin tone, sleep, youthfulness

3. Reconstitution & Injection Guide


3.1 Equipment

  • BAC water
  • 0.3 mL insulin syringes (30G)
  • Sterile area
  • Mini-fridge

3.2 Reconstitution
  • Inject BAC water slowly into vial (never shake)
  • Let dissolve naturally
  • Example: 5 mg peptide + 1 mL BAC = 200 mcg per 0.04 mL

3.3 Storage
  • Store mixed vials at 2–8Β°C
  • Shelf life: 4–6 weeks

3.4 Injection
  • SubQ: Belly or thigh fat, 45–90Β° angle
  • If Facially injected: Shallow IM/subQ, low volume (10–50 mcg), rotate sites
  • Clean skin and vial with alcohol before use

4. Dosage Protocols & Timing


CJC no DAC + Ipamorelin

  • 50–100 mcg each, 1–2x daily
  • Fasted AM + pre-bed
  • Cycle: 8–12 weeks

IGF-1 DES
  • 10–50 mcg per site
  • Post-meal, 1x daily or EOD
  • Cycle: 4–8 weeks

IGF-1 LR3
  • 30–60 mcg daily
  • Post-workout or morning
  • Cycle: 3–6 weeks

GHK-Cu
  • 100–200 mcg daily
  • AM or post-needling
  • Continuous

Kisspeptin-10
  • 50–150 mcg daily
  • AM or PM
  • Cycle: 6–8 weeks

MT-2
  • 100–250 mcg daily
  • Evening
  • 2–4 week load, then maintenance 1–2x/week

5. Personal Experience – Are Peptides Worth It?

After months of experimenting with various peptides, I can confidently say: yes, they’re worth it β€” if you know what you’re doing and have clear goals.


For me, the most impactful compounds were:

  • Kisspeptin-10 for hormonal reset and facial masculinization (increase from 223 to 830 ng/dl)
  • CJC-1295 (no DAC) + Ipamorelin for better sleep, fat loss and recovery
  • IGF-1 DES for localized facial thickening (especially in the cheekbone area)
  • GHK-Cu for real skin improvements (under-eye density, glow, scar healing)

However, results weren’t instant. It takes weeks of consistent use, good injection hygiene, and a dialed-in lifestyle (sleep, diet, training) to actually see improvements.

Some peptides felt overhyped or not worth the price β€” like LR3 (too risky), PT-141 (too niche), or Tesamorelin (great, but very expensive).

In the end, peptides won’t transform your life overnight. But if used correctly, they can be extremely powerful tools in the long-term process of looksmaxxing, recovery, and personal optimization.


Information was used from own experience, others experience, internet and other threads. First time writing something this detailed – let me know what I missed or how I could improve it for the next one.

To read next:

https://looksmax.org/threads/universal-peptide-guide-how-to-use-peptides.1545695/
good but you shouldve added what they exactly do and their use for. 7/10
 
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i was thinking about using peptide to skinmaxx, but it required injection, i think i will get reported for taking drug if someone found bunch of used needle in my trashs
the syringes prolly aint even the worse part. U need to refridgerate it permanently. I would get a mini-fridge and put the syringes in like a protein box
 
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Retatrutide
  • Mechanism: GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple agonist
  • Dose: 0.5–8 mg/week
  • Cost: €150–250+
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reta is the best peptide ever and mogs everything else by a mile
 
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Cjc dac directly doesnt close plates faster but permanently high gh does. And thus the dac does too. I dont think it has been proven to give more gains compared but it would make more sence due to longer elevated gh levels
im saying compared to no dac and it has, it also is more efficent
 
ChatJewPT 4o
 
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How is Reta rated lower than the others? Reta is the best GLP-1 literally no side effects.
its value for price rating. Ist because its too expensive. If everything costs the same amount it is ofc up there alone
 
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Ultimate Beginners Peptide-Guide Disclaimer: First time writing something this "detailed" – let me know what I missed or how I could improve it for the next one.


Peptides have grown massively in popularity over the last few months.
More and more people are using them – or at least thinking about it – even though many have no real idea what they’re doing.



First off all: What are peptides – and why do people use them?

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signals in the body. They can trigger biological effects like releasing growth hormone, boosting collagen, healing skin, or burning fat.


Table of Contents

1. Different Types of Peptides

2. Mechanisms & Use-Cases

3. Reconstitution & Injection Guide

4. Dosage Protocols & Timing

5. Personal Experience – Are Peptides Worth It?



1. Different Types of Peptides


1.1 Growth Hormone Secretagogues

GH secretagogues stimulate your body to release more of its own growth hormone (GH), rather than injecting external HGH.


CJC-1295 (no DAC)

  • Mechanism: GHRH analog that boosts natural GH pulses
  • Half-life: ~30 minutes
  • Dose: 50–100 mcg 1–2x daily, ideally stacked with Ipamorelin
  • Monthly cost: €30–40
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

CJC-1295 with DAC
  • Mechanism: Same but binds albumin for extended half-life
  • Half-life: 5–8 days, 1–2x per week
  • Pros: Low injection frequency
  • Cons: Non-pulsatile GH bleed, water retention, early growth plate closure
  • Monthly cost: €40–60
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐

Ipamorelin
  • Mechanism: GHRP, triggers GH release via ghrelin receptor
  • Half-life: ~2 hours
  • Dose: 50–100 mcg 1–2x daily
  • Monthly cost: €25–40
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tesamorelin
  • Mechanism: Potent GHRH analog, FDA-approved
  • Dose: 1–2 mg daily
  • Use: Solo for visceral fat reduction
  • Monthly cost: €100–200+
  • Value: ⭐⭐

Side Effects
  • Water retention, facial bloating
  • GH resistance with chronic overdose
  • Elevated blood sugar (especially with Tesamorelin)
  • Growth plate closure with CJC-DAC

1.2 IGF-1 Analogs
IGF-1 is what actually builds new tissue β€” muscle, bone, cartilage, and skin.


IGF-1 DES

  • Half-life: 20–30 min
  • Use: Localized (face, jaw)
  • Dose: 10–50 mcg/site daily or EOD
  • Monthly cost: €40–60
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

IGF-1 LR3
  • Half-life: 20–30 hrs
  • Use: Systemic
  • Dose: 30–60 mcg/day
  • Monthly cost: €80–120
  • Value: ⭐⭐

Side Effects
  • DES: Local irritation, asymmetry
  • LR3: Hypoglycemia, organ growth, tumor risk

1.3 Skin & Repair Peptides


GHK-Cu

  • Mechanism: Copper-bound peptide, triggers tissue regeneration
  • Dose: 100–200 mcg daily
  • Cost: €30–50
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

TB-500
  • Mechanism: Actin regulation, healing
  • Dose: 2–5 mg/week
  • Cost: €50–80
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

BPC-157
  • Mechanism: Tissue regeneration, angiogenesis
  • Dose: 200–500 mcg daily
  • Cost: €30–60
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐

Side Effects: Minimal; redness, irritation, fatigue


1.4 Libido & Hormonal Axis Peptides


Kisspeptin-10

  • Mechanism: Stimulates GnRH β†’ LH/FSH β†’ T boost
  • Dose: 50–100 mcg 1–2x daily
  • Cost: €40–60
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

PT-141
  • Mechanism: Melanocortin receptor agonist
  • Dose: 500–1000 mcg pre-sex
  • Cost: €30–50
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Side Effects:
  • Kisspeptin: Mood swings, acne, libido spikes/crashes
  • PT-141: Nausea, flushing, BP drop

1.5 Fat Loss & Recomp Peptides


AOD-9604

  • Mechanism: GH fragment for fat loss
  • Dose: 300–500 mcg daily
  • Cost: €40–70
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tesamorelin
  • Already listed

Retatrutide
  • Mechanism: GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple agonist
  • Dose: 0.5–8 mg/week
  • Cost: €150–250+
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Side Effects:
  • AOD: Site irritation
  • Tesamorelin: Bloat, insulin resistance
  • Retatrutide: Nausea, muscle loss risk

1.6 Experimental Peptides


MT-2

  • Mechanism: Increases melanin, suppresses appetite
  • Dose: 100–250 mcg/day
  • Cost: €30–50
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Epitalon
  • Mechanism: Telomerase, circadian regulation
  • Dose: 5–10 mg/day Γ— 10–20 days
  • Cost: €30–60/cycle
  • Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Follistatin-344
  • Mechanism: Blocks myostatin
  • Dose: 100–300 mcg/day (speculative)
  • Cost: €100–300
  • Value: ⭐

Side Effects:
  • MT-2: Nausea, mole darkening
  • Epitalon: Vivid dreams, sleepiness
  • Follistatin: Organ overgrowth risk

2. Mechanisms & Use-Cases


GH/IGF Axis

  • Growth, bone density, recovery
  • Ideal for: Facial structure, mass retention

Skin Repair
  • Healing, collagen, skin health
  • Ideal for: Under-eye, acne scars, post-needling

Brain/Libido
  • Neurostimulation, mood, arousal
  • Ideal for: Confidence, energy, photo prep

Fat Loss
  • Lipolysis, insulin sensitivity, appetite control
  • Ideal for: Face bloat removal, cuts

Anti-Aging
  • Telomeres, circadian system
  • Ideal for: Skin tone, sleep, youthfulness

3. Reconstitution & Injection Guide


3.1 Equipment

  • BAC water
  • 0.3 mL insulin syringes (30G)
  • Sterile area
  • Mini-fridge

3.2 Reconstitution
  • Inject BAC water slowly into vial (never shake)
  • Let dissolve naturally
  • Example: 5 mg peptide + 1 mL BAC = 200 mcg per 0.04 mL

3.3 Storage
  • Store mixed vials at 2–8Β°C
  • Shelf life: 4–6 weeks

3.4 Injection
  • SubQ: Belly or thigh fat, 45–90Β° angle
  • If Facially injected: Shallow IM/subQ, low volume (10–50 mcg), rotate sites
  • Clean skin and vial with alcohol before use

4. Dosage Protocols & Timing


CJC no DAC + Ipamorelin

  • 50–100 mcg each, 1–2x daily
  • Fasted AM + pre-bed
  • Cycle: 8–12 weeks

IGF-1 DES
  • 10–50 mcg per site
  • Post-meal, 1x daily or EOD
  • Cycle: 4–8 weeks

IGF-1 LR3
  • 30–60 mcg daily
  • Post-workout or morning
  • Cycle: 3–6 weeks

GHK-Cu
  • 100–200 mcg daily
  • AM or post-needling
  • Continuous

Kisspeptin-10
  • 50–150 mcg daily
  • AM or PM
  • Cycle: 6–8 weeks

MT-2
  • 100–250 mcg daily
  • Evening
  • 2–4 week load, then maintenance 1–2x/week

5. Personal Experience – Are Peptides Worth It?

After months of experimenting with various peptides, I can confidently say: yes, they’re worth it β€” if you know what you’re doing and have clear goals.


For me, the most impactful compounds were:

  • Kisspeptin-10 for hormonal reset and facial masculinization (increase from 223 to 830 ng/dl)
  • CJC-1295 (no DAC) + Ipamorelin for better sleep, fat loss and recovery
  • IGF-1 DES for localized facial thickening (especially in the cheekbone area)
  • GHK-Cu for real skin improvements (under-eye density, glow, scar healing)

However, results weren’t instant. It takes weeks of consistent use, good injection hygiene, and a dialed-in lifestyle (sleep, diet, training) to actually see improvements.

Some peptides felt overhyped or not worth the price β€” like LR3 (too risky), PT-141 (too niche), or Tesamorelin (great, but very expensive).

In the end, peptides won’t transform your life overnight. But if used correctly, they can be extremely powerful tools in the long-term process of looksmaxxing, recovery, and personal optimization.


Information was used from own experience, others experience, internet and other threads. First time writing something this detailed – let me know what I missed or how I could improve it for the next one.

To read next:

https://looksmax.org/threads/universal-peptide-guide-how-to-use-peptides.1545695/
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