Healing & Recovery Peptide Cheat Sheet

Complete guide to healing and recovery peptides including BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, IGF-1 LR3, and more. Compare dosages, benefits, and mechanisms for tissue repair and regeneration.

18 peptides·2 categories

For research purposes only.

This cheat sheet is a research reference only — not for human consumption or therapeutic use.

ahk

AHK-Cu

Healing

Purpose
Skin & Hair Rejuvenation
Vial Size
50 mg
BAC Water
N/A
Dosing
1–2 mg
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
8–12 weeks

thymos

Thymosin Beta-4

Healing

Purpose
Recovery & Repair
Vial Size
5 mg
BAC Water
2 mL
Dosing
1–2.5 mg
Frequency
2×/week
Cycle
4–6 weeks

bpc

BPC-157

Healing

Purpose
Recovery & Repair
Vial Size
10 mg
BAC Water
3 mL
Dosing
250–500 mcg
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
As needed

cart

Cartalax

Healing

Purpose
Recovery & Repair
Vial Size
20 mg
BAC Water
3 mL
Dosing
100–300 mcg
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
20 to 40 days

peg

PEG-MGF

Growth

Purpose
Muscle Growth
Vial Size
2 mg
BAC Water
1 mL
Dosing
200–400 mcg
Frequency
2×/week
Cycle
4–6 weeks

ghk

GHK-Cu

Healing

Purpose
Longevity & Anti-Aging
Vial Size
50 mg
BAC Water
3–4 mL
Dosing
2 mg
Frequency
5 days on / 2 days off
Cycle
6–8 weeks

vesu

Vesugen

Healing

Purpose
Longevity & Anti-Aging
Vial Size
20 mg
BAC Water
3 mL
Dosing
1–5 mg
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
4 weeks

bpc

BPC-157

Healing

Purpose
Recovery & Repair
Vial Size
10 mg blend
BAC Water
2 mL
Dosing
250–500 mcg
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
4–8 weeks

tb5

TB-500

Healing

Purpose
Recovery & Repair
Vial Size
10 mg
BAC Water
3 mL
Dosing
1–2 mg
Frequency
Every 2 days
Cycle
4–6 weeks

kpv

KPV

Healing

Purpose
Immune & Gut
Vial Size
10 mg
BAC Water
2 mL
Dosing
200–500 mcg
Frequency
5 days on / 2 days off
Cycle
8 weeks

mgf

MGF

Growth

Purpose
Muscle Growth
Vial Size
2 mg
BAC Water
1 mL
Dosing
200–400 mcg
Frequency
2×/week
Cycle
4–6 weeks

ghk

GHK-Cu

Healing

Purpose
Longevity & Anti-Aging
Vial Size
35 mg+ blend
BAC Water
3–5 mL
Dosing
1–3 mg
Frequency
5 days on / 2 days off
Cycle
6–8 weeks

ghk

GHK-Cu

Healing

Purpose
Longevity & Anti-Aging
Vial Size
35 mg+ blend
BAC Water
3–5 mL
Dosing
1–3 mg
Frequency
5 days on / 2 days off
Cycle
6–8 weeks

igf

IGF-1 LR3

Growth

Purpose
Muscle Growth
Vial Size
1 mg
BAC Water
1 mL
Dosing
20–50 mcg
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
3–4 weeks

ll3

LL-37

Healing

Purpose
Immune & Gut
Vial Size
5 mg
BAC Water
2 mL
Dosing
100 mcg
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
4–6 weeks

ara

Ara 290

Healing

Purpose
Recovery & Repair
Vial Size
5 mg
BAC Water
2 mL
Dosing
4 mg
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
4–12 weeks

tb50

TB-500 (Ac-LKKTETQ)

Healing

Purpose
Recovery & Repair
Vial Size
10 mg
BAC Water
3 mL
Dosing
1–2 mg
Frequency
Every 2 days
Cycle
4–6 weeks

bpc

BPC-157

Healing

Purpose
Recovery & Repair
Vial Size
10 mg blend
BAC Water
2 mL
Dosing
250–500 mcg
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
4–8 weeks

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Healing & Recovery Peptide Cheat Sheet — Research Notes

Key considerations and protocol notes for each peptide in this cheat sheet.

Healing

ahk

Skin

AHK-Cu

AHK-Cu (Alanine-Histidine-Lysine-Copper) is a copper peptide that promotes collagen synthesis, hair follicle stimulation, and skin remodeling. It is primarily used topically for anti-aging skin care and hair regrowth support, and is not typically administered via injection.

Healing

thymos

Longevity

Thymosin Beta-4

Thymosin Beta-4 (TB-500) is a naturally occurring peptide that promotes tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and accelerates healing of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin. It works by upregulating actin and promoting cell migration and angiogenesis, making it popular for injury recovery and wound healing.

Healing

bpc

Longevity

BPC-157

Accelerates tissue healing

Healing

cart

Longevity

Cartalax

Joint health, repair and regeneration

Growth

peg

Healing

PEG-MGF

Supports muscle repair post-workout (subQ/IM)

Healing

ghk

Longevity

GHK-Cu

Enhances skin regeneration

Healing

vesu

Longevity

Vesugen

Supports vascular health

Healing

bpc

Longevity

BPC-157

Blend of BPC-157 (5 mg) and TB-500 (5 mg) for accelerated tissue recovery. Can be used daily or 2×/week depending on injury severity.

Healing

tb5

Longevity

TB-500

Regenerates tissue, reduces inflammation

Healing

kpv

Immunity

KPV

Anti-inflammatory, gut repair (subQ)

Growth

mgf

Healing

MGF

Stimulates muscle repair post-exercise (subQ/IM)

Healing

ghk

Longevity

GHK-Cu

Skin and repair blend. Dose is based on GHK-Cu content in the specific blend formulation.

Healing

ghk

Longevity

GHK-Cu

Skin and repair blend. Dose is based on GHK-Cu content in the specific blend formulation.

Growth

igf

Healing

IGF-1 LR3

Anabolic; promotes muscle growth (subQ/IM)

Healing

ll3

Immunity

LL-37

Antimicrobial and healing peptide (subQ)

Healing

ara

Cognitive

Ara 290

Improves nerve repair, reduces pain

Healing

tb50

Longevity

TB-500 (Ac-LKKTETQ)

Fragment variant of TB-500; regenerates tissue, reduces inflammation

Healing

bpc

Longevity

BPC-157

Blend of BPC-157, KPV, and TB-500 for gut and systemic tissue repair. Can be used daily or 2×/week.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a peptide protocol?

A peptide protocol is a structured research plan that specifies which peptides to study, the quantities and frequencies used in research settings, and the duration of the study period. Research protocols often combine multiple peptides that act on complementary biological pathways—such as tissue repair, cognitive function, or metabolic regulation—to investigate broader or synergistic effects. These protocols are intended for research purposes only and are not a guide for human consumption.

How is peptide dosage calculated from a vial for research?

In a research context, the concentration of a reconstituted peptide solution is calculated by dividing the total peptide content of the vial in micrograms by the volume of bacteriostatic water added in milliliters. For example, a 5mg (5,000 mcg) vial reconstituted with 2mL of BAC water yields a concentration of 2,500 mcg/mL. This information is provided for reference and laboratory calculation purposes only — not as a guide for human use.

How much bacteriostatic water is typically used for peptide reconstitution in research?

Research protocols commonly reconstitute peptide vials with 2mL to 3mL of bacteriostatic water, though the appropriate volume depends on the target concentration needed for a given study. Adding 2mL to a 5mg vial yields a concentration of 2,500 mcg/mL. This information is provided strictly for laboratory and research reference — not as instructions for human use.

How are peptides different from proteins?

Both are composed of amino acids, but peptides are significantly smaller than proteins. Due to their size, peptides can function as precise signaling molecules, binding to specific receptors and triggering targeted biological responses—such as stimulating growth hormone release, promoting tissue repair, or modulating immune activity. These mechanisms are the subject of ongoing scientific research.

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