Is any of this medical advice?
No. Everything published on Teloryx is for research and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition, and none of it substitutes for the judgment of a licensed healthcare professional. See our disclaimer for the complete scope of what this site is and is not.
What exactly is reconstitution?
Reconstitution is the process of adding a liquid diluent, typically bacteriostatic water, to a lyophilized (freeze-dried) peptide powder to create a solution that can be measured and drawn into a syringe. The amount of diluent added sets the concentration, which in turn determines how much volume corresponds to a given dose.
How much bacteriostatic water should I add?
There is no single right answer — it depends on the vial size and the dose volume that is easiest to measure on the syringe available. Smaller diluent volumes produce a more concentrated solution and smaller dose volumes; larger diluent volumes produce a more dilute solution and larger dose volumes. Each Teloryx protocol recipe recommends a specific volume chosen to produce a straightforward, easy-to-read dose, and the calculator on each protocol page will compute the exact figures for any diluent volume entered.
What's the difference between mg and mcg?
1 mg (milligram) equals 1,000 mcg (micrograms) — mcg is one-thousandth of a milligram. Many peptides are dosed at the microgram scale because effective amounts are very small. A dose of 250 mcg is the same quantity as 0.25 mg. Mixing the two up produces a thousandfold error, so it is worth double-checking the abbreviation on any number before using it.
Are syringe units the same as International Units (IU)?
No, and this is one of the most common points of confusion. Syringe units are pure volume markings — on a U-100 syringe, 1 unit equals 0.01 mL, regardless of what is dissolved in that liquid. International Units (IU) measure biological potency and are used for a small number of compounds, notably growth hormone and HCG. A protocol expressed in IU still needs to be converted into a volume, based on the specific reconstitution used, before it corresponds to a syringe reading.
What type of syringe should I use?
Most protocols reference a U-100 insulin syringe, available in 1 mL (100-unit), 0.5 mL (50-unit), and 0.3 mL (30-unit) barrel sizes. As a rule of thumb, match the barrel to the dose: smaller barrels have more spread-out markings and are easier to read accurately for small-volume doses, while a 1 mL barrel is appropriate for larger draws and for adding diluent during reconstitution.
How long does a reconstituted peptide last?
When reconstituted with bacteriostatic water and refrigerated at 2–8°C, most peptides remain usable for roughly 25–30 days. If reconstituted with plain sterile water, which contains no preservative, that window shrinks to 24–48 hours. After the applicable window, or sooner if the solution shows cloudiness, discoloration, or an odor, it should be discarded rather than used.
Can a reconstituted peptide be frozen?
No. Freezing a reconstituted (liquid) peptide solution forms ice crystals that physically damage peptide structure, and the effect is not reversible. A vial that has been frozen and thawed should be discarded even if it still looks clear. Freezing is only appropriate for unreconstituted lyophilized powder, which contains no free water to form damaging crystals.
How should lyophilized powder be stored before reconstitution?
Refrigeration at 2–8°C is the standard recommendation and keeps most lyophilized peptides stable for many months. Freezing at −20°C is also safe for powder and suitable for longer-term storage; let the vial reach room temperature before reconstituting. Avoid heat above 25°C, direct sunlight, and humid conditions, and keep the vial sealed until ready to use. See our storage guide for the full breakdown.
Does Teloryx sell peptides?
No. Teloryx does not sell, distribute, manufacture, or supply any peptides, chemicals, or research materials. This site is strictly an educational reference covering dosing mathematics, reconstitution technique, storage, and terminology. Nothing published here is a recommendation to purchase or administer any substance.