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Marcus Reid is a functional medicine researcher, data analyst, and peptide specialist, and one of the people who built MyPeptidePal. The platform exists in part because of the years he spent immersed in clinical literature, real-world protocols, and the kind of hands-on experimentation that most textbooks skip entirely. He is not a physician and does not pretend to be. What he is, is someone who has done the work to understand how these compounds actually function at a biological level, what the research actually says versus what the forums claim, and how to explain it in a way that makes sense to anyone willing to learn. At MPP, Marcus contributed to building the knowledge base, the protocol frameworks, and the research systems that power the platform. His work covers tissue repair, metabolic health, hormonal optimization, longevity, cognitive function, and cosmetic applications. When the science gets complicated, his job is to make it click.

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NAD+ Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

An NAD+ protocol is typically structured as roughly three months on followed by one month off, repeated up to three times per year. Injectable protocols open with a loading phase of one to two weeks of more frequent dosing, then settle into a steady maintenance frequency of once or twice a week. Morning is the right time to dose, since NAD+ activates energy pathways and can disrupt sleep if taken late in the day. The exact dose depends on your goal, your delivery route, and your individual tolerance, and the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator builds that number for you.

Protocols By Compound 10 min read

NA Selank Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

NA Selank protocols are typically structured as short, deliberate cycles: most run two to four weeks on, followed by a roughly equal break, with some users extending to six weeks before stepping off. The compound is taken once daily subcutaneously, most often in the morning, while intranasal protocols split the daily amount across two to three administrations. There is no loading dose that differs from maintenance; the cycle shape is about building a steady baseline and then giving the system a reset rather than front-loading a higher amount. The personalized dose depends on your goal, delivery route, and individual response, and is built in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator rather than stated here.

Protocols By Compound 12 min read

NA Semax Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

An NA Semax protocol typically runs eight weeks at a once-daily or five-days-on, two-days-off frequency, opening with a two-week titration phase at a conservative level before stepping up to the full maintenance range for the remainder of the cycle. Both subcutaneous injection and intranasal spray are well-established routes, each with its own frequency and intensity profile. After the active cycle, an equal eight-week off-cycle break is the most commonly cited structure, allowing the nervous system to consolidate gains and restore receptor sensitivity before the next run. The personalized dose for your goal and delivery route is built in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator, not fixed by a single universal number.

Protocols By Compound 10 min read

NA Epitalon Amidate Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

NA Epitalon Amidate protocols run in short, concentrated bursts rather than continuous daily use, typically lasting 10 to 20 consecutive nights before a long off-cycle break of at least four months. There is no traditional loading-then-maintenance phase: the dose is consistent from the first night through the last, administered once nightly before bed to align with the body's natural melatonin window. The right dose depends on the individual's goal, experience level, and which cycle structure they are following, and that personalized number is built in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator rather than stated here.

Protocols By Compound 11 min read

MGF Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

MGF, in practice almost always run as its PEGylated form PEG-MGF, is typically cycled in two common structures: a 4 to 6 week focused cycle or an 8 week gradual titration cycle, each followed by a 2 to 4 week off-cycle break. Most protocols dose it two to three times per week, subcutaneously, timed within 30 to 60 minutes after training, though a once-daily titration model also appears in some protocols. There is no formal loading phase, and the dose is shaped primarily by the goal, the cycle model being run, and the individual's experience level, with the actual number built in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator rather than fixed for everyone.

Protocols By Compound 10 min read

Methylene Blue Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

A methylene blue protocol runs in an intermittent cycling pattern rather than daily without breaks, with the most common structure being five days on and two days off each week, or a longer one-to-three month on-phase followed by a one-to-two month rest. The dose is taken once in the morning, diluted in water or juice, and kept deliberately low because methylene blue follows a hormetic dose-response curve where more is not better. This guide covers how a cycle is structured, what determines the dose, what to expect week by week, and the mistakes that matter most, with the personalized dose built in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator.

Protocols By Compound 10 min read

Melanotan I Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

A Melanotan I protocol typically runs eight weeks, split into a four-week loading phase and a four-week maintenance phase, followed by an eight-week off-cycle break. Think of it like priming a surface before painting: the loading phase lays down the melanin foundation, and maintenance holds it in place. During loading, injections go twice weekly paired with UV exposure to build melanin density; maintenance continues at the same or reduced frequency to sustain the color achieved. MT-1 amplifies the skin's UV response rather than darkening skin independently, so UV pairing on injection days is not optional. The dose shifts based on skin tone goal, individual sensitivity, and whether you are building or maintaining, and the personalized number is built in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator.

Protocols By Compound 10 min read

LL-37 Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

An LL-37 protocol typically runs 4 to 12 weeks, dosed once daily by subcutaneous injection, following a gradual titration structure where the dose starts conservatively and rises incrementally across the early weeks rather than holding at a fixed level from day one. The cycle builds toward a consistent immune effect, then winds down with a 2 to 4 week break designed to prevent immune desensitization. The exact dose for your specific goals is built in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator, not set here.

Protocols By Compound 11 min read

Liraglutide Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

A liraglutide protocol runs in two distinct phases: a gradual titration period of roughly four to five weeks where the dose steps up each week to let the body adjust, followed by a maintenance phase that continues until the target weight loss or glycemic goal is reached. The protocol is once-daily subcutaneous injection, administered at the same time each day with no food requirement attached to the timing. Because liraglutide is a continuous-use medication rather than a traditional cycle-then-break compound, there is no standard off-cycle period, and duration is driven by goal achievement rather than a fixed calendar. The exact maintenance dose depends on whether the goal is weight management or glycemic control, plus individual tolerance, and is built for each user in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator.

Protocols By Compound 11 min read

KPV Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

A KPV protocol typically runs 8 to 12 weeks, dosed once daily for most goals, with a gradual titration ramp-up across the first few weeks before settling into a steady maintenance phase. The delivery route shapes what the protocol looks like in practice: subcutaneous injection reaches systemic targets, while oral administration concentrates effects along the gut lining. This guide covers the full cycle structure, timing and frequency principles, what to expect week by week, and the common mistakes people make when they first run KPV. The personalized dose is built in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator based on your specific goal and route.

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KLOW Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

A KLOW cycle typically runs eight to twelve weeks, dosed daily through the loading phase and then stepped down in frequency through consolidation and maintenance phases as the four-peptide blend does its work. The protocol follows a descending-frequency shape: daily injections front-load the signal in the first four weeks, frequency then reduces to five days a week, and then settles to two or three days a week for the final stretch. A four to six week off-cycle break follows before repeating. The exact dose depends on your goal, your experience level with injectable peptides, and how your body responds, and is built for you individually in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator.

Protocols By Compound 11 min read

Ipamorelin Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

An ipamorelin protocol typically runs 8 to 12 weeks, dosed once or twice daily by subcutaneous injection, with a gradual titration phase in the first few weeks that eases the body into consistent GH stimulation before settling into a steady maintenance period. The cycle is built around the body's natural GH rhythm, which is why injection timing relative to meals and sleep matters as much as the frequency itself. Off-cycle breaks are optional rather than mandatory, since ipamorelin works with the body's own GH system rather than replacing it. This guide explains how the cycle is shaped, what determines the dose, how timing works, what to expect week by week, and the mistakes that stall results, while the personalized dose, exact cycle length, and schedule are built in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator.

Protocols By Compound 10 min read

IGF-1 LR3 Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

An IGF-1 LR3 protocol runs four to six weeks at a once-daily frequency, followed by an off-cycle break of equal or greater length before the next cycle. The cycle does not use a traditional loading phase; instead, most protocols begin conservatively to establish glucose tolerance before settling into a steady maintenance pace. The exact dose depends on your goal, your experience level, and how your body handles the compound's potent insulin-mimicking activity, so the personalized number is built in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator rather than published here. This guide covers how the cycle is structured, what drives the timing and frequency, what to expect week by week, and the mistakes that most commonly derail an IGF-1 LR3 run.

Protocols By Compound 11 min read

IGF-1 DES Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

IGF-1 DES runs in short, focused cycles of four to six weeks, dosed only on training days, with each injection timed within minutes of finishing a workout. There is no formal loading phase: the dose stays consistent from day one, the injection goes directly into the target muscle, and cycles are followed by a structured off-period of two to four weeks to allow local tissue to recover and receptor sensitivity to reset. The exact dose depends on your goal, your experience level, and how you respond individually, and the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator builds that number for you.

Protocols By Compound 10 min read

Humanin Protocol: How to Cycle It, Timing & What to Expect

A Humanin protocol typically runs six to twelve weeks at a once-daily or two-to-three-times-weekly frequency, depending on experience level and which form of the peptide is being used. The cycle opens with a brief assessment week before settling into a steady maintenance rhythm, then finishes with an off-cycle break of four to eight weeks. Humanin is a mitochondria-derived peptide whose benefits are primarily long-term and protective rather than acute, so the protocol is designed for gradual, sustained cellular support. The personalized dose depends on your goal, your experience level, and which form you are running, and is built for you in the MyPeptidePal Protocol Creator rather than stated as a fixed number here.

Protocols By Compound 11 min read