Metabolic Peptide Cheat Sheet
Explore metabolic peptides with dosage guides, benefits, and comparisons for MOTS-c, SS-31, GLP-1, NAD+, 5-Amino-1MQ, AOD-9604, and more. Your quick-reference for metabolic optimization.
For research purposes only.
This cheat sheet is a research reference only — not for human consumption or therapeutic use.
| Peptide | Purpose | Vial Size | BAC Water | Dosing | Frequency | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
sur SurvodutideWeight | Weight Loss | 5 mg | 2 mL | 1.2–4.8 mg | Weekly | 12–24 weeks |
lca L-CarnitineMetabolic | Fat Loss / Muscle | 1000 mg/5 mL | N/A | 500–2000 mg | Daily | Ongoing |
bam BAM-15Weight | Fat Loss / Metabolic | 10 mg | 2 mL | 50–200 mg | Daily | 4–8 weeks |
maz MazdutideWeight | Weight Loss | 5 mg | 2 mL | 3–9 mg | Weekly | 12–24 weeks |
cag CagrilintideWeight | Weight Loss | 10 mg | 3 mL | 0.25–0.5 mg | 2–3×/week | 8–12 weeks |
mot MOTS-cMetabolic | Longevity & Anti-Aging | 10 mg | 3 mL | 500 mcg–5 mg | 2×/week | 4 weeks |
ss3 SS-31Longevity | Longevity & Anti-Aging | 10 mg | 3 mL | 500 mcg to 5 mg | Daily | 4–8 weeks |
GLP-2 GLP-2Weight | Weight Loss | 10 mg | 3 mL | 500 mcg–15 mg | Weekly | 8–16 weeks |
nad NAD+Longevity | Longevity & Anti-Aging | 500/1000 mg | 5–7 mL | 50–100 mg | 2–3×/week | Ongoing |
GLP-1 GLP-1Weight | Weight Loss | 18 mg pen | 3 mL | 0.25–2.5 mg | Weekly | 16+ weeks |
GLP-3 GLP-3Weight | Weight Loss | 10 mg | 3 mL | 0.5–3.0 mg | Every other day | 8–16 weeks |
5am 5-Amino-1MQMetabolic | Weight + Fat Loss | 25 mg | 3 mL | 1–5 mg | Daily | 16+ weeks |
aod AOD-9604Weight | Weight + Fat Loss | 10 mg | 2 mL BAC water | 500 mcg | Daily | 8 weeks |
slu SLU-PP-332Metabolic | Fat Loss / Muscle | Capsules | N/A | 250 mcg to 1.5 mg | 5 days on / 2 days off | 8–12 weeks |
sur
Weight
- Purpose
- Weight Loss
- Vial Size
- 5 mg
- BAC Water
- 2 mL
- Dosing
- 1.2–4.8 mg
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Cycle
- 12–24 weeks
lca
Metabolic
- Purpose
- Fat Loss / Muscle
- Vial Size
- 1000 mg/5 mL
- BAC Water
- N/A
- Dosing
- 500–2000 mg
- Frequency
- Daily
- Cycle
- Ongoing
bam
Weight
- Purpose
- Fat Loss / Metabolic
- Vial Size
- 10 mg
- BAC Water
- 2 mL
- Dosing
- 50–200 mg
- Frequency
- Daily
- Cycle
- 4–8 weeks
maz
Weight
- Purpose
- Weight Loss
- Vial Size
- 5 mg
- BAC Water
- 2 mL
- Dosing
- 3–9 mg
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Cycle
- 12–24 weeks
cag
Weight
- Purpose
- Weight Loss
- Vial Size
- 10 mg
- BAC Water
- 3 mL
- Dosing
- 0.25–0.5 mg
- Frequency
- 2–3×/week
- Cycle
- 8–12 weeks
mot
Metabolic
- Purpose
- Longevity & Anti-Aging
- Vial Size
- 10 mg
- BAC Water
- 3 mL
- Dosing
- 500 mcg–5 mg
- Frequency
- 2×/week
- Cycle
- 4 weeks
ss3
Longevity
- Purpose
- Longevity & Anti-Aging
- Vial Size
- 10 mg
- BAC Water
- 3 mL
- Dosing
- 500 mcg to 5 mg
- Frequency
- Daily
- Cycle
- 4–8 weeks
GLP-2
Weight
- Purpose
- Weight Loss
- Vial Size
- 10 mg
- BAC Water
- 3 mL
- Dosing
- 500 mcg–15 mg
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Cycle
- 8–16 weeks
nad
Longevity
- Purpose
- Longevity & Anti-Aging
- Vial Size
- 500/1000 mg
- BAC Water
- 5–7 mL
- Dosing
- 50–100 mg
- Frequency
- 2–3×/week
- Cycle
- Ongoing
GLP-1
Weight
- Purpose
- Weight Loss
- Vial Size
- 18 mg pen
- BAC Water
- 3 mL
- Dosing
- 0.25–2.5 mg
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Cycle
- 16+ weeks
GLP-3
Weight
- Purpose
- Weight Loss
- Vial Size
- 10 mg
- BAC Water
- 3 mL
- Dosing
- 0.5–3.0 mg
- Frequency
- Every other day
- Cycle
- 8–16 weeks
5am
Metabolic
- Purpose
- Weight + Fat Loss
- Vial Size
- 25 mg
- BAC Water
- 3 mL
- Dosing
- 1–5 mg
- Frequency
- Daily
- Cycle
- 16+ weeks
aod
Weight
- Purpose
- Weight + Fat Loss
- Vial Size
- 10 mg
- BAC Water
- 2 mL BAC water
- Dosing
- 500 mcg
- Frequency
- Daily
- Cycle
- 8 weeks
slu
Metabolic
- Purpose
- Fat Loss / Muscle
- Vial Size
- Capsules
- BAC Water
- N/A
- Dosing
- 250 mcg to 1.5 mg
- Frequency
- 5 days on / 2 days off
- Cycle
- 8–12 weeks
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Metabolic Peptide Cheat Sheet — Research Notes
Key considerations and protocol notes for each peptide in this cheat sheet.
Weight
sur
Metabolic
Survodutide (BI 456906) is a dual glucagon/GLP-1 receptor agonist developed by Boehringer Ingelheim, showing potent weight loss effects by reducing appetite and increasing energy expenditure. It has shown strong efficacy in clinical trials for obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), with weekly subcutaneous injections following a dose-escalation protocol.
Metabolic
lca
Performance
L-Carnitine is an amino acid derivative that shuttles long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for beta-oxidation, supporting fat metabolism, energy production, and exercise recovery. Injectable forms (typically 500–1000 mg IV/IM) are favored by biohackers for superior bioavailability over oral supplementation.
Weight
bam
Metabolic
Research dosing 0.5–2 mg/kg; human equivalent ~50–200 mg. BAM-15 is a mitochondrial protonophore that uncouples oxidative phosphorylation, promoting fat loss without raising body temperature — a key safety advantage over DNP. Primarily preclinical with limited human data.
Weight
maz
Metabolic
Mazdutide (IBI362) is a dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor co-agonist developed by Innovent Biologics, studied for obesity and type 2 diabetes management. It promotes significant weight loss and improved glycemic control by simultaneously activating GLP-1 receptors to suppress appetite and glucagon receptors to boost energy expenditure.
Weight
GLP-2
Metabolic
Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist (Tirzepatide). Microdose protocol (500 mcg) also used to reduce side effects. Administer weekly or every-other-day microdose.
Weight
GLP-1
Metabolic
Long-acting GLP-1 agonist (Semaglutide). Also available as a pre-filled pen — no BAC water needed in pen format.
Weight
GLP-3
Metabolic
Microdose protocol (0.5–3 mg). Triple agonist (Retatrutide); microdosing reduces side effects.
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To calculate your peptide dose, divide the total peptide content of your vial in micrograms by the volume of bacteriostatic water you added in milliliters. This gives you your solution concentration in mcg/mL. Then divide your target dose by that concentration to get your draw volume. For example, a 5mg (5,000 mcg) vial reconstituted with 2mL of BAC water gives a concentration of 2,500 mcg/mL. A 250 mcg dose would require drawing 0.1mL. This calculator automates all of those steps instantly.
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Most people add 2mL to 3mL of bacteriostatic water per vial, but the right amount depends on the dose you want to draw and the syringe size you are using. Adding 1mL to a 5mg vial gives you a concentration of 5,000 mcg/mL, making each dose very small in volume. Adding 2mL gives you 2,500 mcg/mL, which is easier to measure on a standard insulin syringe. A general guideline is to choose a volume that puts your typical dose somewhere between 10 and 30 units on a U-100 syringe. Use the calculator above to test different water volumes and find what works for your dose.
How are peptides different from proteins?
Both are made of amino acids, but peptides are much smaller than proteins. Because of their tiny size, peptides can act like tiny messengers in the body, sending specific signals to your cells to tell them exactly what to do.
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