Peptide Dosing Information for Capsules and Sprays

The below doses work well for us and others, they are on the low side – always tailor to your own needs!

Of course this is not medical advice and we use only short chain peptides (no injections – see more on their safety & effectiveness)

• Peptides on this page are all non-prescription and are available from stores on this page.

• For kids or extremely sensitive, people typically reduce amounts even further.

• Mixing in food is ok for powder from any capsule (if sublingual or pills aren’t an option).

• Some people may want to take or experiment with larger doses than listed here.

• As use continues, genetic changes happen and many peptides can be tapered, paused or switched to micro-maintenance dosing. 1-3 months approx, timelines vary.

• Acute Illness protocol is at end of this page.

All doses are approximate – if you find something isn’t effective enough, try more – experimenting encouraged!

• Time of day: When new, it’s best to start earlier in the day and finish by late afternoon – Until you are familiar with effects. (Except sleep peptides)

Peptides on this page can all be combined with one another.

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Integrative Peptides

KPV – antimicrobial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, calms mast cells

  • Day 1 – Begin with 1/20th capsule (small sprinkle) to test
  • Days 2-10: Aim for 1/10th capsule 2-3x per day. Less is ok! Either under the tongue or inside another capsule.
    • If you have any type of die off symptoms (headache, irritability, GI upset..) pause and consider binders – die off info here.
  • Continuing: Increase until you reach max: 3/4 to 1 capsule total per day (still divided doses & if you never get there it’s ok!)
  • Decreasing: When your symptoms are resolved, try decreasing slowly.
  • Maintenance: Keep a microdose daily (avoids experiencing die off) or pulse use as needed.
  • Some people notice acid reflux as die off, if so – take it only inside another capsule.
  • See this post for additional KPV dosing details

TB4 Frag – tissue healing

  • 1/4 capsule, 1-3x per day or less (as needed for healing can pulse at any schedule)

ThyroPep – thyroid (all types)

  • 1 cap in morning, first thing, empty stomach (may begin with 1/2 cap)

Cognipep – cognition

  • 1/8 – 1/4 cap or less, AM only, skip days as needed if it gives too much brain stimulation or energy.  Some use it just one day per week! Others do up to 5 days on, 2 days off, taper as you progress.
    • 1 sprinkle per week maintence dosing seems right for many.
  • CerebroPep – follow same dosing

Remember: Healing is hard work! If you take a larger dose, your brain will be working so hard on healing that gains may be masked, unrealized until several days after you take a break.

Epitalon – Pinealon Spray – liquid blend of above and below

  • Transfer to eye dropper bottle and use 1-2 drops in the morning.

PinealPep – anti aging, endocrine & circadian rhythm support

  • 1/8 – 1/4 cap in daytime or evening, typically for over 18 only because of telomere lengthening. Experimenting can be required with timing because typically pineal gland bioregulators are taken in the evening but this one also contains 1/4 CerebroPep which could be stimulating for some.

Thymogen Alpha 1 – immunity

  • 1/4 cap 3x per day during acute illness. More if you feel it’s warranted
  • If you’re not TH1 dominant or concerned about certain types of autoimmunity, may use it more regularly to boost immunity.

Can’t weight – weight loss

  • 1/2 – 1 capsule per day
Bioregulator Peptides: Adrenals • Bile • Bladder • Blood Vessels • Bone Marrow • Brain / CNS • Cartilage • Collagen • Gastric Mucin • Heart • Hypothalamus • Kidneys • Liver • Lungs • Muscles • Ovaries • Pancreas • Parathyroid • Pineal (Endocrine) • Pituitary • Prostate • Retina / vision • Stomach • Testes • Thymus • Thyroid

Organ Specific – Bioregulator Peptides

When you first begin a bioregulator peptide, sometimes you can see initial improvement within a couple of days, but expect 1-2 weeks to see real changes.

Vita Peptides (capsules in bottles) – 50% stronger

Khavinson (in boxes or linguals) from Vita Stream, Natures Marvels – less potent: you may want to increase slightly

– We combine up to 10 together, there is no rule.

– Use powder under tongue or inside another capsule for ones with a taste (all can go in same capsule).

Common Schedule

You can use more, bioregulators (except brain – can be stimulating) are very forgiving in dosing:

  • 1st Month ~ 1/4 cap, 2 or 3x per day
  • 2nd Month ~ 1/4 cap, 1 or 2x per day
  • Beyond ~ pause / cycle as needed. Ok to continue at low dose.

Exceptions – AM or PM specific (once a day)

• AM — Adrenal, Pituitary, Hypothalumus (hormonal production), CNS-Pinealon (can be stimulating)

For Integrative Peptides Brain Bioregulators (eg. CogniPep, Cerebropep, Pinealon, PinealPep) – follow dosing in their brand section above

• PM — Pineal Gland: Epitalon, Endoluten (regulate circadian rhythm & lengthen telomeres, anti-aging, over age 18) *see above for Pinealon which is different

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Linguals: Use 3-4 drops as equivalent to 1/4 capsule. Refrigerate. They last many months after opening (ignore the 10 days mention on bottle) 🤍

• ALL bioregulators blog: https://diaryofrecovery.com/tinypeps

Other Capsule Peptides (Limitless or Biolab)

Larazotide (LA) – closes tight junctions in gut

  • 1/8 capsule (max 1/4 cap) before meals, sprinkle under tongue or inside another capsule – either way works! Mixed in food, first bite, is ok too.
  • Effects last 2-3 hours (it’s not “healing” – consider KPV / TB4 Frag or bioregulators for healing)
  • Blog: https://diaryofrecovery.com/larazotide-acetate-info/

5 Amino 1 MQ – fat cell metabolism / energy

  • 1/4 cap in morning each day, inside another capsule due to strong taste
  • The bottle indicates to store in the fridge but contestant refrigeration is not needed

Sprays – Nasal or Sublingual (spray under tongue)

For ALL of these we find sublingual use is equally effective to nasal spray & dosing is interchangeable

Refrigerate sprays after reconstituting & for mixing instructions see this page.

Storage before reconstituting is mentioned on the above page.

Selank – anxiety, panic, pain

  • 1 spray per day when anxiety is highest, can go up to 3x / day but that is more for acute issues.
  • Lasts ~ 4-6 hours, lasts longer (days or more for anxiety) as use continues
  • Also very useful for pain (head or body aches) or viral illness – give it a try!
  • Effects can be subtle – reports of no overreactions to life’s problems. (analogy, no crying over spilled milk, just calmly clean it up)
  • Blog: https://diaryofrecovery.com/selank

Oxytocin – social anxiety

  • 1 – 2 sprays (of the 10mg products) as needed, not daily or effects diminish. Lasts 4-6 hours.

NAD+ – mitochondia (mental & physical energy support)

  • Order Nasal Spray – we find it’s best to use sublingually
  • Dosing varies by deficiency – 1 or 1/2 spray in under tongue, AM or early afternoon, not on empty stomach.
  • Use daily or every other day – based on needs (As your cells recharge, a very, very slight amount of wooziness can be normal first 15 min) 
  • Should notice: increased energy (mental & physical), reduced brain fog, calmer mast cells, & many other benefits!
  • See the blog for ordering details – this one comes premixed, keep it cold.

DSIP – Deep Sleep

  • 1/2 to 2 sprays: 1 hour before bed, but requires experimenting. 3 sprays is been used by some and is the “standard” 150 mcg dose

  • Some use it right before bed
  • Some say – slight arousal can occur during first hour after dosing
  • Works equally well sublingually
  • Effects can build, if you begin to feel tired during the day after extended use, consider skipping 1-2 nights
  • Pulse dosing is not required
  • Blog: https://diaryofrecovery.com/dsip

To use 1/2 spray sublingually for any sprays there are two methods we use:

1. Transfer the liquid to an eye dropper bottle and use 1 drop.

It’s estimated that 2-2.5 drops equal one nasal spray but product differences of course make this very inexact!

DSIP is more sensitive to air exposure so opening and closing the bottle may not be ideal. Selank is less sensitive, Oxytocin is mid range.

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2. Spray into a small cup and mix with a very small amount of water.

Pour half of that amount into mouth, under tongue, hold in mouth for a short time if possible.

(Also NAD+ but it’s well documented that works sublingually & I wanted to narrow this poll)
We and others have had amazing success with this protocol – sometimes recovery in under a day when started immediately.

It’s applicable for any illness, including severe, alongside needed meds. For example: Chicken Pox / Shingles, combine the above with Valtrex

• Adding NAD+ and organ bioregulators (such as Lungs, Kidney, Adrenal etc…) is also a great idea!

• Of course don’t forget vitamins, Red/IR light therapy and all other typical remedies you like!

Purchasing & More

– All links to buy are here: https://diaryofrecovery.com/buy 

– Blog posts with further info on each peptide:

Storage

I keep them in original bottles or if they are in blister packs, I take them out and put them into a push button pillbox. To dose: I open a capsule, use part of it and put it back in with the others.

Our video about common dosing mistakes and tips is here:

Our page with ALL peptide content is here: