How To Use Peptides
The entire process is only 3 steps: Mix → Draw → Inject. After 2–3 tries it takes less than 60 seconds.
What You'll Need
- Peptide vial — Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder
- Bacteriostatic water (BAC water) — NOT regular water — BAC water contains benzyl alcohol to preserve the peptide
- Insulin syringes — 0.3ml or 0.5ml, 31G needle — available at pharmacies in Vietnam
- Alcohol swabs — For sterilizing tops and injection sites
- Sharps container — Or a thick plastic bottle with a lid
1
Reconstitute the Peptide
- 1Clean both rubber tops (peptide vial and BAC water vial) with an alcohol swab
- 2Draw 1–2ml of BAC water into an insulin syringe
- 3Slowly drip the water down the inside wall of the peptide vial — do not spray directly onto the powder
- 4Gently swirl the vial for 1–2 minutes until the powder fully dissolves
- 5Never shake vigorously — this degrades the peptide
- 6Label the vial with the date of reconstitution
- 7Store in the refrigerator (2–8°C) — good for 4–6 weeks
2
Calculate & Draw Your Dose
Example calculation:
10mg vial + 2ml BAC water = 5mg/ml
For 500mcg dose: draw 0.1ml (10 units) on insulin syringe
Recommended online calculators:
3
Inject Subcutaneously
Best injection sites (rotate daily):
- Belly fat (2 inches from navel)
- Love handles
- Front/outer thigh
- Back of upper arm
Injection technique:
- 1Clean skin with alcohol swab and let dry
- 2Pinch 2–3 inches of fat between fingers
- 3Insert needle at 90° angle (straight in)
- 4Push plunger slowly over 3–5 seconds
- 5Remove needle and do not rub the site
- 6Dispose of syringe in sharps container immediately
Injection Timing by Peptide Type
| Peptide | Frequency | Best Time |
|---|---|---|
| Retatrutide / Tirzepatide / Semaglutide | Weekly | Same day each week |
| BPC-157 | Daily | Morning or night |
| TB-500 | 2x weekly | Any time |
| GHK-Cu | Daily | Morning or night |
| CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin | Daily | Before bed (fasted) |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using regular sterile water instead of bacteriostatic water (degrades faster)
- Shaking the vial vigorously (denatures the peptide)
- Injecting into muscle instead of subcutaneous fat
- Not rotating injection sites (causes lumps and scarring)
- Storing reconstituted peptides at room temperature
- Drawing air bubbles into the syringe