Research Reference
Peptide Research Guide
Reconstitution, dosing, storage, and protocol reference for every compound in the ALPHA+ Labs lineup. Included free with every kit order.
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Reconstitution
Every peptide vial from ALPHA+ Labs contains lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. Before use, each vial must be reconstituted with bacteriostatic water (BAC water, 0.9% benzyl alcohol). Do not use plain sterile water — benzyl alcohol keeps your solution stable and sterile for 4–6 weeks refrigerated.
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Remove both vials from refrigeration. Allow them to reach room temperature — approximately 15–20 minutes. This reduces pressure differential when injecting.
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Wipe the rubber stopper of both the peptide vial and the BAC water vial with an alcohol swab. Allow to air dry completely before proceeding.
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Draw the required volume of BAC water into a fresh insulin syringe. Inject it slowly down the inside wall of the peptide vial — never squirt directly onto the powder.
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Gently roll the vial between your palms in a slow circular motion until the powder fully dissolves. This typically takes 30–60 seconds. Never shake the vial.
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Inspect the solution. It should be clear and colourless. Discard if cloudy, discoloured, or if particles remain after swirling.
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Cap the vial, label with the date reconstituted, and store in the refrigerator at 2–8°C away from light. Use within 4–6 weeks.
⚠ Never freeze a reconstituted solution. Freezing destroys peptide structure and renders it ineffective.
Standard Reconstitution Reference
| Compound | BAC Water | Concentration | Notes |
|---|
| Retatrutide 10mg | 2 mL | 5 mg/mL | Standard for all dosing tiers |
| BPC-157 + TB-500 (5+5mg) | 2 mL | 2.5 mg/mL each | Single vial, dual compound |
| MOTS-c 10mg | 2 mL | 5 mg/mL | Standard reconstitution |
| Tesamorelin 5mg | 2 mL | 2.5 mg/mL | Keep cold — temp sensitive |
| GHK-Cu 50mg | 2 mL | 25 mg/mL | SubQ or topical use |
| SS-31 10mg | 2 mL | 5 mg/mL | Standard reconstitution |
| CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin (5+5mg) | 2 mL | 2.5 mg/mL each | Single vial, dual compound |
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Dosing Reference
All doses calculated using a standard U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 mL) and the V2 reusable pen injector (50 units = 1 mL). Use the ALPHA+ Labs dosing calculator for custom doses.
| Week | Dose | U-100 Syringe | V2 Pen | Volume |
|---|
| 1–4 | 0.5 mg | 10 units | 5 units | 0.10 mL |
| 5–8 | 1.0 mg | 20 units | 10 units | 0.20 mL |
| 9–12 | 1.5 mg | 30 units | 15 units | 0.30 mL |
| 13–16 | 2.0 mg | 40 units | 20 units | 0.40 mL |
| Dose (each) | U-100 Syringe | V2 Pen | Volume | Frequency |
|---|
| 250 mcg | 10 units | 5 units | 0.10 mL | Daily (acute) |
| 500 mcg | 20 units | 10 units | 0.20 mL | Daily (standard) |
| 500 mcg | 20 units | 10 units | 0.20 mL | EOD (maintenance) |
| Dose | U-100 Syringe | V2 Pen | Volume | Frequency |
|---|
| 1 mg (low) | 20 units | 4 units | 0.20 mL | 3x weekly MWF |
| 2 mg (standard) | 40 units | 8 units | 0.40 mL | 3x weekly MWF |
Dose 30–60 min pre-workout or morning fasted on non-training days. Half-life ~1–2 hrs — 3x/week frequency maintains steadier AMPK activation than less frequent higher doses. Cycle: 8–12 weeks on, 4 weeks off.
| Dose | U-100 Syringe | V2 Pen | Volume | Frequency |
|---|
| 1 mg | 40 units | 20 units | 0.40 mL | Daily before bed |
| 2 mg | 80 units | 40 units | 0.80 mL | Daily before bed (advanced) |
| Dose | U-100 Syringe | V2 Pen | Volume | Route |
|---|
| 1 mg SubQ | 4 units | 2 units | 0.04 mL | SubQ injection |
| 2 mg SubQ | 8 units | 4 units | 0.08 mL | SubQ injection |
| Topical | N/A | N/A | Small amount | Apply to skin |
| Dose | U-100 Syringe | V2 Pen | Volume | Frequency |
|---|
| 5 mg | 100 units (1 mL) | 20 units | 1.00 mL | 3x weekly |
| 10 mg | 200 units (2 mL) | 40 units | 2.00 mL | 3x weekly (advanced) |
| Dose (each) | U-100 Syringe | V2 Pen | Volume | Frequency |
|---|
| 100 mcg | 4 units | 2 units | 0.04 mL | 2x daily (low) |
| 200 mcg | 8 units | 4 units | 0.08 mL | 2x daily (standard) |
| 300 mcg | 12 units | 6 units | 0.12 mL | 2x daily (research dose) |
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Storage
| Compound | Lyophilized | Reconstituted | Notes |
|---|
| Retatrutide | Fridge 2–8°C | 4–6 weeks | Stable |
| BPC-157 + TB-500 | Fridge 2–8°C | 4–6 weeks | Keep from light |
| MOTS-c | Fridge 2–8°C | 4–6 weeks | Stable |
| Tesamorelin | Fridge 2–8°C | 3–4 weeks | Temperature sensitive |
| GHK-Cu | Fridge 2–8°C | 4–6 weeks | Stable |
| SS-31 | Fridge 2–8°C | 4–6 weeks | Stable |
| CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin | Fridge 2–8°C | 4–6 weeks | Keep from light |
⚠ Never freeze reconstituted peptides. Store upright. Avoid repeated temperature cycling. Keep away from direct light.
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Stack Protocols
Reference protocols for each ALPHA+ Labs kit. For interactive scheduling and unit calculations visit Scheduler and Protocols.
GH Performance Kit
CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin · BPC-157 + TB-500
GH pulse stimulation combined with tissue repair. Train harder, recover faster. CJC/Ipa drives natural GH release twice daily. BPC+TB handles soft tissue repair and systemic healing.
| Compound | Dose | Frequency | Timing |
|---|
| CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin | 300 mcg each | 2x daily | Morning fasted + before bed |
| BPC-157 + TB-500 | 500 mcg each | Daily | Morning fasted SubQ |
GH Metabolic Kit
CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin · MOTS-c
GH stimulation paired with downstream metabolic optimization. Designed for body recomposition without Retatrutide. CJC/Ipa raises GH. MOTS-c activates AMPK — locking in fat-burning mode at the cellular level.
| Compound | Dose | Frequency | Timing |
|---|
| CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin | 300 mcg each | 2x daily | Morning fasted + before bed |
| MOTS-c | 2 mg | 3x weekly MWF | 30–60 min pre-workout |
Fat Loss Starter Kit
Retatrutide · BPC-157 + TB-500
Primary fat loss protocol with recovery support. Retatrutide handles metabolic action via triple receptor agonism. BPC+TB supports recovery during the caloric deficit.
| Compound | Dose | Frequency | Timing |
|---|
| Retatrutide | 0.5 mg → 2 mg | Once weekly | Titrate over 12–16 weeks |
| BPC-157 + TB-500 | 500 mcg each | Daily or EOD | Morning fasted SubQ |
Longevity Kit
MOTS-c · SS-31 · GHK-Cu · Tesamorelin (or CJC+Ipa)
The definitive anti-aging and longevity stack. Mitochondrial optimization, GH support, skin regeneration, and cellular repair. GH compound is swappable — Tesamorelin for visceral fat focus, CJC+Ipa for GH pulse focus.
| Compound | Dose | Frequency | Timing |
|---|
| MOTS-c | 2 mg | 3x weekly MWF | 30–60 min pre-workout |
| SS-31 | 5 mg | 3x weekly | Morning fasted |
| GHK-Cu | 1 mg | Daily | SubQ or topical |
| Tesamorelin | 2 mg | Daily | Before bed fasted |
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Legal Notice
All products sold by ALPHA+ Labs are for research purposes only. They are not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any condition or disease. This guide is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a licensed healthcare provider before beginning any research protocol. ALPHA+ Labs assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of these compounds.
All peptides are third-party tested. Certificate of Analysis documents are available at alphaplus-labs.ca.