Research Protocols · 2026

The peptide stack guide.

A small set of well-documented research protocols — not twenty copy-pasted combinations. Each stack below is built only from compounds we cover, dosed with the published-research literature range, and rated by how mature the research base actually is. Every compound links to its buying guide and its reconstitution calculator.

For laboratory research use only. Dosing figures are summarized from published research literature — not personal, medical, or dosing advice, and not protocols for human consumption. Last reviewed May 29, 2026.

Tissue Repair & Recovery

The Wolverine Stack

BPC-157 + TB-500

Strong research base

The most-studied recovery pairing in the research literature. BPC-157 is investigated for localized tissue and gut-lining repair, while TB-500 (a Thymosin Beta-4 fragment) is studied for systemic cell migration and angiogenesis. The two are combined in recovery research precisely because their mechanisms are complementary rather than redundant — a frequent-dose local agent alongside a longer-acting systemic one.

Typical duration
4–8 weeks
Est. reagent cost
$25–$55 / wk
Compounds
2
Protocol · published research literature range
CompoundDoseFrequencyRole in stack
BPC-157200–500 mcg1–2× dailyLocalized tissue-repair research agent; short half-life favors frequent dosing.
TB-5002–2.5 mg1–2× weekly (loading), lower maintenance afterSystemic cell-migration and angiogenesis research; longer-acting partner.

Ranges summarized from published research literature. Not medical or dosing advice. All compounds are for laboratory research use only — not for human consumption.

What this pairing is studied for
  • The canonical recovery pairing in published peptide research
  • Complementary mechanisms — local frequent-dose plus systemic long-acting
  • Both compounds are lyophilized and reconstituted with bacteriostatic water
Growth Hormone Axis

GH Secretagogue Stack

CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin

Strong research base

The most-studied growth-hormone secretagogue combination. CJC-1295 is a GHRH analog that raises the baseline of GH release, while Ipamorelin is a selective ghrelin-receptor agonist that produces a clean GH pulse with minimal effect on cortisol or prolactin. Research designs pair them so a sustained GHRH signal and a discrete pulsatile signal arrive together — the two arms of the GH axis at once. The pre-blended CJC-1295/Ipamorelin vial in our catalog reconstitutes as a single combined-mass solution.

Typical duration
8–12 weeks
Est. reagent cost
$20–$40 / wk
Compounds
1
Protocol · published research literature range
CompoundDoseFrequencyRole in stack
CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin200–600 mcg total blend (100–300 mcg each component)1–3× daily; research timing often favors pre-sleepPre-blended GHRH analog + selective secretagogue — sustained baseline plus pulsatile GH-release research.

Ranges summarized from published research literature. Not medical or dosing advice. All compounds are for laboratory research use only — not for human consumption.

What this pairing is studied for
  • The reference growth-hormone secretagogue pairing in the literature
  • GHRH analog and selective secretagogue cover both arms of the GH axis
  • Pre-sleep timing aligns with the body’s natural GH pulse in research designs
Metabolic & GLP-1

Metabolic + Recovery Stack

Semaglutide + BPC-157

Moderate research base

Pairs the most-studied GLP-1 receptor agonist with a gut-lining repair agent. Semaglutide is researched on a slow weekly titration schedule, and BPC-157 is investigated alongside it in metabolic research for its studied role in gastrointestinal-lining integrity. The combination reflects a research interest in offsetting the GI burden seen in GLP-1 study designs while the titration ramps.

Typical duration
12+ weeks (titration-driven)
Est. reagent cost
$30–$60 / wk
Compounds
2
Protocol · published research literature range
CompoundDoseFrequencyRole in stack
Semaglutide0.25 mg/wk start, titrating to 2.4 mg/wk maintenanceOnce weeklyGLP-1 receptor agonist; slow manufacturer titration schedule.
BPC-157200–500 mcg1–2× dailyGut-lining-integrity research agent studied alongside GLP-1 designs.

Ranges summarized from published research literature. Not medical or dosing advice. All compounds are for laboratory research use only — not for human consumption.

What this pairing is studied for
  • Combines the most-studied GLP-1 agonist with a GI-integrity research agent
  • BPC-157 frequent dosing runs in parallel with the slow weekly GLP-1 titration
  • Precise concentration math matters at the 0.25 mg starting dose
Metabolic & GLP-1

Dual-Agonist Metabolic Stack

Tirzepatide + AOD-9604

Moderate research base

Tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist with a rapidly growing research base, run on a multi-step weekly titration. AOD-9604 is a modified HGH fragment (176–191) studied in metabolic research. The pairing reflects research interest in combining incretin-receptor signaling with a separate metabolic fragment, each on its own cadence.

Typical duration
12+ weeks (titration-driven)
Est. reagent cost
$45–$85 / wk
Compounds
2
Protocol · published research literature range
CompoundDoseFrequencyRole in stack
Tirzepatide2.5 mg/wk start, titrating to 15 mg/wk maintenanceOnce weeklyDual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist; wide multi-step titration range.
AOD-9604250–500 mcgDailyModified HGH fragment (176–191) studied in metabolic research.

Ranges summarized from published research literature. Not medical or dosing advice. All compounds are for laboratory research use only — not for human consumption.

What this pairing is studied for
  • Dual-incretin agonist paired with a distinct metabolic research fragment
  • Two separate cadences — weekly titration plus daily fragment dosing
  • Larger Tirzepatide vials make vial-to-water ratios important for accuracy
Longevity & Cellular

Cellular Longevity Stack

NAD+ + GHK-Cu

Emerging research

Two of the most-discussed compounds in cellular-aging research. NAD+ is studied for its central role in cellular energy metabolism and is the most thermally fragile compound in our catalog. GHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide investigated in skin- and longevity-research contexts; its reconstituted solution is characteristically blue, and loss of that color signals degradation. The pairing reflects a research interest in combining a coenzyme-pathway agent with a copper-peptide repair agent.

Typical duration
4–6 weeks
Est. reagent cost
$35–$70 / wk
Compounds
2
Protocol · published research literature range
CompoundDoseFrequencyRole in stack
NAD+100–500 mgDaily or alternating daysCoenzyme central to cellular energy metabolism; most cold-chain-sensitive compound here.
GHK-Cu1–2 mgDaily (research design)Copper-binding tripeptide studied in skin and longevity research; blue solution is a stability indicator.

Ranges summarized from published research literature. Not medical or dosing advice. All compounds are for laboratory research use only — not for human consumption.

What this pairing is studied for
  • Pairs a coenzyme-pathway agent with a copper-peptide repair agent
  • Both ship in large vials — reconstitution math and storage are critical
  • NAD+ cold-chain handling is a hard requirement, not optional
Cognitive & Nootropic

Cognitive Neuropeptide Stack

Selank + Semax

Moderate research base

The two synthetic neuropeptides are studied together so often they are effectively a single research pairing. Selank is investigated for anxiolytic effects, Semax for nootropic and neurotrophic effects, and research designs combine them for a balanced cognitive profile. Both are frequently reconstituted at higher concentration for intranasal delivery, which changes the reconstitution math — confirm your delivery method before calculating.

Typical duration
2–4 weeks
Est. reagent cost
$20–$45 / wk
Compounds
2
Protocol · published research literature range
CompoundDoseFrequencyRole in stack
Selank250–500 mcg1–3× dailyAnxiolytic neuropeptide; balances the stack’s stimulatory arm.
Semax250–600 mcg1–3× dailyNootropic / neurotrophic neuropeptide; the stack’s cognitive arm.

Ranges summarized from published research literature. Not medical or dosing advice. All compounds are for laboratory research use only — not for human consumption.

What this pairing is studied for
  • The canonical anxiolytic-plus-nootropic neuropeptide pairing
  • Frequently prepared for intranasal delivery — delivery method changes the math
  • Both are relatively stable compared with peptides like NAD+
Growth Hormone Axis

GH Axis + Recovery Stack

Tesamorelin + BPC-157

Moderate research base

Tesamorelin is a stabilized GHRH analog studied for the growth-hormone axis at larger doses than the secretagogue blends. Paired with BPC-157, the protocol reflects research interest in running a GH-axis agent alongside a dedicated tissue-repair agent — a sustained hormonal-axis signal plus a frequent-dose local repair compound.

Typical duration
8–12 weeks
Est. reagent cost
$40–$75 / wk
Compounds
2
Protocol · published research literature range
CompoundDoseFrequencyRole in stack
Tesamorelin1–2 mgDailyStabilized GHRH analog studied for the GH axis at larger doses.
BPC-157200–500 mcg1–2× dailyTissue-repair research agent running alongside the GH-axis arm.

Ranges summarized from published research literature. Not medical or dosing advice. All compounds are for laboratory research use only — not for human consumption.

What this pairing is studied for
  • Pairs a stabilized GHRH analog with a dedicated tissue-repair agent
  • Larger Tesamorelin doses make vial-to-water ratios important
  • Two cadences — daily GHRH dosing plus frequent BPC-157 dosing
Growth Hormone Axis

Selective GH + Recovery Stack

Ipamorelin + TB-500

Moderate research base

Ipamorelin is a selective growth-hormone secretagogue that produces a clean GH pulse without the GHRH-analog component, making it the lighter-touch option for the GH arm of a recovery protocol. Paired with TB-500’s systemic cell-migration research, this stack reflects interest in a discrete pulsatile GH signal alongside a longer-acting systemic repair agent.

Typical duration
6–10 weeks
Est. reagent cost
$25–$55 / wk
Compounds
2
Protocol · published research literature range
CompoundDoseFrequencyRole in stack
Ipamorelin100–300 mcg1–3× dailySelective GH secretagogue; clean pulsatile signal without a GHRH analog.
TB-5002–2.5 mg1–2× weekly (loading), lower maintenance afterSystemic cell-migration and angiogenesis research; longer-acting partner.

Ranges summarized from published research literature. Not medical or dosing advice. All compounds are for laboratory research use only — not for human consumption.

What this pairing is studied for
  • Lighter-touch GH arm — selective secretagogue without a GHRH analog
  • Pairs a discrete GH pulse with a long-acting systemic repair agent
  • Two cadences — daily Ipamorelin dosing plus weekly TB-500 loading
How we build these

Fewer stacks, documented honestly.

We publish eight protocols, not twenty. Every combination above uses only compounds we actually cover, every dose is read straight from that compound’s published-research literature range, and every stack carries an honest evidence rating — including “emerging” where the research is still early. We do not invent protocols, attach outcome claims, or frame any of this as advice for human use.

Sourcing is the part most stack lists ignore. A protocol is only as good as the compounds in the vials, which is why every stack links to our verification-first buying guides and our 2026 annual purity report. Read the methodology behind our blinded HPLC evaluation, or use the research protocol matcher to find a starting point.

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