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Look, I’m 54 years old. Most guys my age are already falling apart.
They’re on five medications. They can’t move the way they used to. Their energy is shot. Their hormones are in the toilet. And they’ve basically accepted that this is just what getting older looks like.
I’m not accepting that. And if you’re reading this, you shouldn’t either.
I’ve been in the peptide space for over 10 years. I’ve watched the research evolve. I’ve tested protocols on myself. I’ve seen what works and what’s complete BS. And I’ve built my entire approach to health around one simple goal: living to 100 and actually enjoying the ride.
When I say I have a plan to get there, I’m not guessing. This is based on real research, years of personal experience, and what I’m actively doing right now.
So I’m going to lay it all out for you. Every peptide I’m running. Every dose. Every cycle. The training, the nutrition, the lifestyle stuff that makes it all work together.
This isn’t theory. This is exactly what I do every single day.
What We’re Actually Fighting: The 7 Things Trying to Kill You
Before you can build a protocol, you need to understand what’s actually breaking your body down.
Aging isn’t just “getting old.” It’s a combination of specific biological processes that are all happening at the same time. Here’s what’s trying to take you out:
- Chronic inflammation is the silent killer behind almost every major disease. Heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes. All of it. Most of us are walking around inflamed every single day and we don’t even know it.
- Muscle loss is what makes you fragile and dependent. Doctors are calling muscle mass “the organ of longevity” for a reason. More muscle means better insulin sensitivity, lower inflammation, stronger bones, and higher testosterone. The guys who stay independent into their 90s are the ones who kept their muscle.
- Hormonal decline hits everyone. Testosterone, growth hormone, IGF-1. They all drop off a cliff after your 30s. When they do, your muscle goes down, your fat goes up, your energy tanks, and recovery becomes a joke.
- Mitochondrial dysfunction is why you’re tired all the time. Your mitochondria produce energy for every cell in your body. When they break down, everything slows down with them.
- DNA damage and telomere shortening are your biological clock. Every time your cells divide, your telomeres get shorter. When they’re gone, your cells stop working properly. That’s aging at the genetic level.
- Chronic stress and high cortisol are destroying you slowly. High cortisol breaks down muscle, increases belly fat, wrecks your sleep, and accelerates every other aging process on this list.
- Cellular senescence is when damaged cells refuse to clear out. They just sit there poisoning everything around them. And as you age, you accumulate more and more of them.
Now here’s how I’m attacking every single one.
Muscle Mass: The Foundation of Everything
Everything starts with muscle. If you’re not keeping muscle on your body as you age, everything else is a waste of time.
Muscle isn’t just about looking good. It’s literally the organ of longevity. More muscle means:
- Better insulin sensitivity
- Lower systemic inflammation
- Stronger bones
- Higher testosterone production
- A metabolic engine that keeps running hot even when you’re sitting on the couch
The guys who stay independent and mobile into their 90s are the ones who kept their muscle. When you lose muscle, you lose everything.
Your metabolism slows down and suddenly you’re gaining fat on the same calories that used to keep you lean. Your bones get weaker because there’s no muscle pulling on them to keep them dense. Your hormones drop because muscle tissue is actually an endocrine organ. And you become fragile in a way that’s hard to reverse once it starts.
How I Train to Keep Muscle
I lift heavy 3 to 4 times a week. Not light weight for high reps. Heavy compound movements that force my body to adapt and hold onto muscle.
My core lifts:
- Squats (the foundation)
- Deadlifts (builds everything from traps to hamstrings)
- Rows (keeps my back thick and posture solid)
- Bench press and overhead press (upper body strength and shoulder stability)
I’m not trying to be a bodybuilder or set records. I’m trying to keep my body functional, strong, and resistant to the muscle wasting that destroys most guys my age.
Protein: You Need Way More Than You Think
Most guys over 50 are eating nowhere near enough protein. I eat close to a gram per pound of bodyweight every single day.
Eggs in the morning. Red meat for lunch. Chicken or fish for dinner.
Here’s why this matters: at 54, your body doesn’t absorb and utilize protein the way it did when you were 25. Muscle protein synthesis drops significantly as you age. You actually need MORE protein, not less.
If you’re only eating 80 or 100 grams a day, you’re losing muscle even if you’re training. Your body is breaking down more than it’s building.
If you want to live long and actually enjoy those years, you need to be strong. Muscle protects you from falls, from metabolic disease, from hormonal decline, from becoming dependent on other people.
It’s the single most important physical asset you have as you age.
Crushing Inflammation with BPC-157 and TB-500
Chronic inflammation is behind almost every disease that takes people out early. Heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, autoimmune conditions. All of them have chronic low-grade inflammation as the underlying driver.
Most guys are walking around inflamed every single day and they don’t even know it until something breaks.
Nutrition: The First Line of Defense
I cut out processed foods and seed oils years ago. Those industrial oils are in everything and they’re destroying people from the inside out.
What I eat to keep inflammation down:
- Fatty fish like salmon and sardines multiple times a week
- Real olive oil (not the fake stuff cut with canola)
- Turmeric with black pepper to boost absorption
- Dark leafy greens like spinach and kale
All of it works together to keep systemic inflammation down naturally without needing drugs.
BPC-157: Injectable vs Oral
BPC-157 is one of the most well-researched peptides out there for inflammation and gut health. Here’s why gut health matters so much: a massive amount of chronic inflammation actually starts in your gut.
Leaky gut, dysbiosis, poor gut lining integrity. When your gut is compromised, you get partially digested food particles and toxins leaking into your bloodstream. Your immune system sees them as invaders and starts attacking. That creates systemic inflammation that spreads everywhere.
BPC-157 comes in two forms:
Injectable BPC-157 (what I use most):
- Dose: 500 mcg subcutaneously daily
- Works systemically throughout your entire body
- Good for: Overall inflammation control, joint and tendon issues, systemic healing, general tissue repair
- Cycle: 10 to 12 weeks on, then 8 to 10 weeks off
Oral BPC-157 capsules:
- Use when your primary issue is gut related
- Good for: IBS, leaky gut, ulcers, gut inflammation, digestive issues
- Stays concentrated in your GI tract and repairs your gut lining directly
- Doesn’t work systemically like injectable
I personally run injectable BPC-157 most of the time. If I’m dealing with gut issues, I’ll add oral BPC capsules on top of the injectable protocol.
The gut repair alone makes BPC worth running, but the systemic anti-inflammatory and healing effects throughout your entire body are what make it essential for longevity.
TB-500: The Perfect Stack with BPC-157
I stack BPC-157 with TB-500, which I run at 2 mg subcutaneously two times per week during the same cycle.
TB-500 is thymosin beta-4 and it works on a different pathway than BPC. Where BPC focuses heavily on gut repair and localized healing, TB-500 works systemically to promote tissue repair and regeneration throughout your entire body.
It supports healing in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and reduces inflammation at the cellular level.
The two together create a powerful combo for crushing inflammation and accelerating recovery from training or old injuries that never fully healed.
Growth Hormone Optimization: Why I’ll Never Touch Synthetic HGH
This is where peptides really start to show their value and why I’ll never touch synthetic growth hormone.
Growth hormone is critical for building and retaining muscle as you age. When your GH levels are optimized:
- You recover faster from training
- You build lean muscle more efficiently
- You burn fat easier (especially around the midsection)
- Your sleep quality improves dramatically
The problem? Natural GH production drops off a cliff after your 30s. By the time you’re in your 50s, you’re producing a fraction of what you did at 25.
Why Synthetic HGH Is a Terrible Idea
Most guys think the answer is synthetic HGH injections. It’s not.
Synthetic HGH shuts down your own natural production completely. Your pituitary gland stops making growth hormone because you’re flooding your system with exogenous hormone. When you come off, you’re left with even lower natural production than when you started.
It’s also:
- Expensive as hell
- Requires daily injections
- Comes with serious side effects like insulin resistance, joint pain, and increased cancer risk if you run it long term
How Peptides Work Differently (And Better)
Peptides work completely differently. Ipamorelin and CJC-1295 don’t give you growth hormone. They signal your pituitary gland to release more of your own natural growth hormone.
Your body is still producing it. You’re just amplifying the signal.
This means:
- You maintain your natural production
- You avoid the shutdown that comes with synthetic HGH
- You’re working with your body’s existing feedback loops instead of overriding them
My Growth Hormone Protocol
Ipamorelin + CJC-1295:
- Dose: 300 mcg of each together before bed
- Frequency: 5 days a week with weekends off
- Cycle: 12 weeks on, then 4 weeks off
Taking it before bed matters because that’s when growth hormone naturally peaks. You’re amplifying your body’s existing rhythm instead of fighting against it.
The 5 days on, 2 days off schedule prevents receptor desensitization and keeps your pituitary responsive to the signal.
The benefits I’ve seen:
- Better recovery (I can train harder and more frequently)
- Improved protein synthesis (the protein I eat actually gets used to build muscle)
- Fat loss accelerates (especially visceral fat around the organs)
- Sleep quality goes through the roof (which feeds back into better recovery and hormone production)
Tesamorelin: Another Option I Cycle In
Tesamorelin is incredibly effective for growth hormone release and visceral fat reduction. It’s a GHRH analogue, so it works through the same pathway as CJC-1295 but it’s more potent and specifically researched for reducing belly fat.
How I use it:
- Dose: 2 mg before bed
- Can use instead of the Ipamorelin/CJC combo
- I cycle between them: Ipamorelin/CJC for 12 weeks, 4 week break, then Tesamorelin for 12 weeks
Both work extremely well, but they hit the pathway slightly differently. Cycling between them prevents receptor burnout and keeps your body responding.
Supporting Nutrients for Hormone Production
I also make sure my zinc, magnesium, and vitamin D levels are optimized. All three are critical for hormone production.
- Zinc: Cofactor in testosterone and growth hormone synthesis
- Magnesium: Supports over 300 enzymatic reactions including hormone production and sleep quality
- Vitamin D: Actually a hormone precursor (most guys are severely deficient)
If these aren’t dialed in, your peptides won’t work as well as they should.
I cycle Tesamorelin in after every CJC/Ipamorelin round.
BioEdge has the Tesamorelin Bundle (x4) enough for a full 12-week cycle, you save 20% on the bundle, and use the code MARS15 for an additional 15% off for a total of 35%
Peptides can get expensive, but as an FYI - BioEdge is doing 15% off this month (code Mars15 at bioedgepeptides.com), one of the few suppliers that consistently delivers what their lab reports claim.
Body Composition and Metabolic Health with Retatrutide GLP1R3
If you are carrying excess body fat especially around the midsection this matters. A lot.
Visceral fat is not just extra weight. It is one of the most damaging things you can carry as you age. It acts like an endocrine organ pumping out inflammatory compounds raising cortisol wrecking insulin sensitivity and accelerating aging across the board.
This is not about aesthetics. It is about survival.
The research is clear. Excess body fat particularly visceral fat is one of the strongest predictors of early mortality. It drives heart disease diabetes cancer risk and neurodegenerative decline. If you are serious about longevity and you are carrying significant body fat ignoring this is a mistake.
Retatrutide is one of the most effective tools available right now for fixing this problem. You will often see it sold as GLP1R3.
It is a triple agonist that targets GIP GLP1 and glucagon receptors. That is why it outperforms semaglutide and tirzepatide for fat loss while doing a better job preserving lean muscle mass. That matters because muscle is the organ of longevity. Losing muscle while dropping fat defeats the entire purpose.
The benefits go far beyond weight loss.
Retatrutide dramatically improves insulin sensitivity which protects against diabetes and reduces the formation of advanced glycation end products. These compounds accelerate cellular aging and better glucose control slows that damage. Lipid profiles improve. Cardiovascular markers improve. Endothelial function improves which means healthier blood vessels.
It also reduces hepatic steatosis improving liver function and shows protective effects on kidney health which becomes more important the older you get.
There is also evidence that GLP1 based therapies promote autophagy which is your body’s cellular cleanup system. Damaged proteins and dysfunctional cellular components get cleared out instead of accumulating. GLP1 receptors in the brain suggest potential neuroprotective effects as well.
Beyond fat loss Retatrutide reduces inflammation at the cellular level and supports mitochondrial function and biogenesis.
How I would run it if fat loss and metabolic health are the goal:
- Start at 500 mcg per week subcutaneously
- Increase slowly based on tolerance
- Most people do well in the 2 to 4 mg per week range
- Run it for 12 to 16 weeks
This is not something you stay on forever. The goal is to remove excess fat improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic markers then maintain those results with proper nutrition resistance training and lifestyle habits.
If you are already lean and metabolically healthy you do not need this. But if excess body fat is driving inflammation insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction Retatrutide is one of the most effective tools available right now for extending healthspan and protecting against age related disease.
I pair Retatrutide with GH peptides for body composition. BioEdge has two bundles depending on your approach:
- GLPR3, CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin — for fat loss plus GH optimization
- GLPR3 + Tesamorelin — for maximum visceral fat reduction
Both over 20% off. Use code MARS15 for an additional 15% off.
Peptides can get expensive, but as an FYI - BioEdge is doing 15% off this month (code Mars15 at bioedgepeptides.com), one of the few suppliers that consistently delivers what their lab reports claim.
Supercharging My Mitochondria with NAD+ and MOTS-c
Your mitochondria are the powerhouses inside every cell in your body. They produce ATP, which is the energy currency that runs everything.
When your mitochondria break down, you feel it immediately:
- Low energy even after sleeping well
- Slow recovery from workouts that used to be easy
- Brain fog that makes it hard to focus
- You just feel old and worn out
That’s mitochondrial dysfunction, and it’s one of the primary drivers of aging.
Why NAD+ Levels Drop (And Why It Matters)
As you age, your mitochondria get damaged, stop producing energy efficiently, and your body can’t clear out the dysfunctional ones fast enough.
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme that exists in every cell in your body and it’s absolutely critical for mitochondrial function.
Your NAD+ levels drop by roughly 50% between age 40 and 60.
When NAD+ drops:
- Your mitochondria can’t produce ATP efficiently
- Your cells can’t repair damaged DNA
- Sirtuins (longevity proteins) can’t function properly
- Everything starts breaking down at the cellular level
My NAD+ Protocol
I use injectable NAD+ from BioEdge Research Labs. Injectable is significantly more effective than oral precursors like NMN or NR because you’re getting actual NAD+ directly into your bloodstream.
Dosing:
- 50 to 100 mg subcutaneously
- 2 to 3 times per week
- Continuous or as needed
What I notice:
- Dramatically improved energy levels within a week
- Recovery from training gets faster
- Mental clarity improves
- Sleep quality often gets better
The benefits go way beyond just feeling more energetic:
- Activates sirtuins (proteins that regulate cellular health, DNA repair, and inflammation)
- Supports mitochondrial biogenesis (creating new healthy mitochondria)
- Improves insulin sensitivity
- Supports DNA repair mechanisms
MOTS-c: The Seriously Underrated Longevity Peptide
Your body makes MOTS-c naturally in your mitochondria, but levels drop significantly as you age.
MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide that activates AMPK, which is your body’s master energy sensor and metabolic regulator.
Think of AMPK as the switch that tells your body to:
- Burn fat for energy
- Clear out damaged cells
- Improve insulin sensitivity
- Optimize metabolic function
When AMPK is activated, your body shifts into a state that mimics caloric restriction and exercise even when you’re not in a calorie deficit.
What this means:
- Your cells burn stored fat for energy instead of just relying on incoming glucose
- Autophagy gets activated (clearing out damaged proteins and dysfunctional cellular components)
- Mitochondrial function improves
- Insulin sensitivity dramatically improves
My MOTS-c protocol:
- Dose: 5 mg subcutaneously
- Frequency: 3 times a week
- Cycle: 10 weeks on, then take a break
The effects I see:
- Fat loss without changing diet or training
- Energy levels stay elevated throughout the day
- Recovery improves
- Better insulin sensitivity (can handle carbs without spiking blood sugar)
NAD+ is the fuel that powers your mitochondria. MOTS-c is the signal that tells your body to optimize energy production and clear out the dysfunction.
Together, they’re attacking mitochondrial decline from both angles. Better energy. Faster recovery. Improved body composition. Better metabolic health.
This is cellular optimization at the most fundamental level.
NAD+ and MOTS-c together is how I attack mitochondrial decline from both sides.
BioEdge has the MOTS-c (x6) + NAD+ (x2) 20% off, enough to run the full protocol.
Want to start smaller? The MOTS-c (x3) + NAD+ (x1) covers a shorter run.
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Peptides can get expensive, but as an FYI - BioEdge is doing 15% off this month (code Mars15 at bioedgepeptides.com), one of the few suppliers that consistently delivers what their lab reports claim.
Protecting DNA and Telomeres with Epitalon and GHK-Cu
Telomeres are the protective caps on the end of your chromosomes. Every time your cells divide, your telomeres get shorter.
When they get too short, your cells stop dividing properly and either die or become senescent (alive but dysfunctional and poisoning the tissue around them).
This is aging at the genetic level.
Epitalon: One of the Few Things That Actually Works for Telomeres
Most supplements marketed for telomere health are garbage. Epitalon is different.
It’s one of the few compounds with actual research showing it can influence telomere length by upregulating telomerase, which is the enzyme that rebuilds telomeres.
Russian researchers have been studying it since the 1980s, and the data shows it can extend telomere length and improve markers of biological aging.
My Epitalon protocol:
- Dose: 1 mg subcutaneously every day
- Duration: 20 consecutive days
- Frequency: Then I leave it completely alone for 5 to 6 months before doing another cycle
Short, concentrated cycles are more effective than continuous dosing. You’re creating a strong signal for telomerase activation without desensitizing the pathway.
This isn’t something you feel immediately. You’re playing the long game. Slowing down aging markers and maintaining your cells’ ability to function properly for longer.
GHK-Cu: Clearing Out Damaged Cells
GHK-Cu is a copper peptide that drops significantly as you age. By 60, you have roughly 60% less than you did at 20.
This peptide is involved in:
- Wound healing
- Tissue remodeling
- Clearing out senescent cells
Senescent cells are damaged cells that refuse to die. They just sit there creating inflammation and poisoning healthy tissue around them. They’re one of the major drivers of aging.
GHK-Cu helps clear out these senescent cells and supports tissue regeneration.
What it does:
- Activates genes involved in collagen synthesis
- Has antioxidant properties that protect cells from oxidative damage
- Supports new blood vessel formation
- Reduces chronic inflammation throughout your body
My GHK-Cu protocol:
- Dose: 1 to 2 mg subcutaneously daily
- Cycle: 10 weeks on, then take a break
Some people notice improvements in skin quality and wound healing quickly. The deeper effects on cellular repair and senescent cell clearance are happening in the background.
You’re cleaning up damaged tissue and supporting your body’s natural regeneration processes.
Supporting DNA Protection Through Nutrition
- Berries: Polyphenols and antioxidants that protect DNA from oxidative damage
- Green tea: EGCG supports telomere length
- Dark leafy greens: Provide folate (critical for DNA synthesis and repair)
The antioxidants protect your DNA from damage while Epitalon maintains telomere length and GHK-Cu clears out damaged cells.
This is longevity at the genetic level. Protecting your telomeres. Clearing out senescent cells. Supporting DNA repair.
These interventions determine whether you’re healthy and functional at 80 or falling apart.
72-Hour Fast Protocol for Cellular Cleanup
Twice a year, I do a 72-hour water fast. This is one of the most powerful tools in the entire protocol for cellular cleanup and metabolic reset.
Here’s what happens:
Hour 24: Your body has burned through glycogen and shifted into ketosis
Hour 48: Autophagy kicks in hard (your body’s cleanup system aggressively clearing out damaged cells)
Hour 72: Deep autophagy and stem cells are being activated (your body is essentially rebooting itself)
The fast:
- Crushes inflammation
- Resets metabolism
- Growth hormone can spike significantly
I do this twice a year. Any more than that and you’re not giving your body time to rebuild properly.
I continue BPC-157 during and after the fast to support gut health through the process.
Breaking the Fast Right
The refeeding period is just as important as the fast itself. After 72 hours, your body is primed to absorb nutrients and rebuild. If you screw this up, you lose a lot of the benefit.
How I break my fast:
- Start with bone broth (nothing heavy, let my digestive system ease back in)
- Small meals over the next couple days (eggs, lean protein, vegetables)
- Take 2 to 3 days to ease back into regular eating
I don’t immediately jump back into eating like normal.
Managing Cortisol and Stress (Or Everything Falls Apart)
Chronic stress keeps cortisol elevated, and elevated cortisol is quietly destroying everything you’re trying to build.
What high cortisol does:
- Breaks down muscle tissue (even when you’re eating enough protein and training properly)
- Increases visceral belly fat (the most dangerous kind)
- Wrecks sleep quality (so you can’t recover)
- Suppresses testosterone and growth hormone production
- Accelerates every other aging process on this list
Most guys completely ignore stress management and then wonder why they can’t make progress even though they’re doing everything else right.
My Stress Management Protocol
Supplements:
- Ashwagandha: 500 to 600 mg daily (research shows it can reduce cortisol by 20 to 30% in chronically stressed individuals)
- Magnesium: At night (supports parasympathetic nervous system, helps you actually relax)
- Vitamin D: Kept in optimal range (modulates stress response and supports healthy cortisol rhythms)
Daily practices:
- 10 minutes of meditation in the morning (just sitting quietly and focusing on breathing, sets the tone for the day)
- Box breathing when stress builds (inhale 4 counts, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4, repeat)
- Walk outside every day (even if it’s just 20 minutes, time in nature lowers cortisol in a way you can’t replicate indoors)
You can have the perfect peptide protocol and train like a machine, but if your cortisol is chronically elevated, you’re fighting a losing battle.
Stress management isn’t optional. It’s foundational.
Sleep: The Most Underrated Longevity Tool
Sleep is when your body does the real work:
- Damaged tissue gets repaired
- Your brain clears metabolic waste through the glymphatic system
- Growth hormone spikes
- Testosterone gets produced
- Your immune system rebuilds itself
Screw up sleep and you’re undoing everything you did during the day.
My Sleep Protocol
Non-negotiable:
- 7 to 8 hours every single night
- Room dark with blackout curtains
- Cool temperature (65 to 68 degrees, your body temp needs to drop to get into deep sleep)
- Stop screens an hour before bed (blue light wrecks melatonin production)
Peptides for sleep:
- CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin before bed at 300 mcg each (creates a powerful nighttime growth hormone pulse and significantly improves deep sleep quality)
- DSIP at 100 mcg 2 to 3 times per week if sleep is really an issue (game changer for deep sleep)
- Selank Amidate at 300 mcg on the same nights as DSIP (calms the nervous system and lowers anxiety without sedation — works on a different pathway than DSIP so they complement each other)
Supplements:
- Magnesium before bed (muscle relaxation and sleep quality)
- Ashwagandha (helps lower cortisol and supports deeper sleep)
Consistency matters:
- I go to bed and wake up around the same time every day, even on weekends
- Your circadian rhythm thrives on consistency
- When you’re all over the place with sleep timing, your hormones get wrecked and recovery suffers
Poor sleep accelerates aging. It increases inflammation, spikes cortisol, tanks testosterone and growth hormone, and screws up insulin sensitivity.
You can’t out-supplement bad sleep. Fix your sleep and everything else works better.
DSIP and Selank together changed my sleep completely.
BioEdge has the DSIP + Selank Amidate bundle 20% off.
If you also want CJC/Ipamorelin and Epithalon covered, the full sleep, GH and DNA bundle covers all of it.
Use code MARS15 for an additional 15% off either one.
Peptides can get expensive, but as an FYI - BioEdge is doing 15% off this month (code Mars15 at bioedgepeptides.com), one of the few suppliers that consistently delivers what their lab reports claim.
Recovery Protocol: Sauna and Healing Peptides
Recovery is everything. If you’re not recovering properly, nothing else works.
Sauna:
- 2 to 3 times a week
- 20 minutes at 180 degrees
- Research shows it lowers inflammation, supports cardiovascular health, and can boost growth hormone
BPC-157 and TB-500:
- Doing a lot of the recovery work
- Support healing and tissue repair faster than your body would do on its own
- If you’re training hard or dealing with any lingering injuries, this combo is essential
The Peptide Protocol
Every peptide, dose, frequency, and cycle I’m running
| Peptide | Dose | Frequency | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPC-157 | 500 mcg | Daily | 10-12 weeks Cycle |
| TB-500 | 2 mg | 2x per week | 10-12 weeks Cycle |
| Ipamorelin | 300 mcg | Before bed, 5 days/week | 12-week cycle |
| CJC-1295 | 300 mcg | Before bed, 5 days/week | 12-week cycle |
| NAD+ | 50-100 mg | 2-3x per week | Continuous or as needed |
| MOTS-c | 5 mg | 3x per week | 10-week Cycle |
| Epitalon | 1 mg | Daily for 20 days | 1-2x per year |
| GHK-Cu | 1-2 mg | Daily | 10 weeks Cycle |
| Tesamorelin | 1-2 mg | 5 days on 2 days off | 12 Week Cycle |
I source all of these from BioEdge Research Labs. Throughout this article I link to specific bundles they offer that match each part of my protocol — most are 20 to 25% off retail before any codes.
If you want everything in the chart above in one order, they have two versions depending on which GH peptide you prefer:
→ Full Protocol Bundle with CJC/Ipamorelin
→ Full Protocol Bundle with Tesamorelin
Code MARS15 knocks over $350 off retail on either one. Pay with ACH or Cash App and they take off another 10%.
Looking for individual bundles? Check out everything they have here.
Peptides can get expensive, but as an FYI - BioEdge is doing 15% off this month (code Mars15 at bioedgepeptides.com), one of the few suppliers that consistently delivers what their lab reports claim.
The Supplement Stack
The foundation supplements supporting everything else
| Supplement | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Creatine | 5 g | Daily |
| Magnesium Glycinate | 400 mg | Before bed |
| Ashwagandha | 500-600 mg | Daily |
| Vitamin D3 | 5,000 IU | Daily |
| Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) | 2-3 g | Daily |
| CoQ10 | 200-300 mg | Daily |
| Resveratrol | 500 mg | Daily |
| Zinc | 30 mg | Daily |
| Curcumin | 1,000 mg | Daily |
That’s the full protocol. The peptides attack aging at the cellular level. The supplements provide the foundation for everything else. The lifestyle piece still matters. Training 3 to 4 times a week, close to a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight daily, 7 to 8 hours of sleep every single night, sauna 2 to 3 times a week, meditation, walking, stress management. The peptides and supplements amplify everything else but they don’t replace the basics.
This is what works for me at 54. And I’m documenting everything as I go.
Ready to Get Started with These Peptides?
Peptides only work if what you’re injecting is actually what the label says it is. That’s where most people get burned.
The peptide space is full of underdosed products mislabeled compounds and outright garbage coming from overseas labs with zero quality control. I’ve seen guys do everything right with their protocol and get no results simply because the product was trash.
That’s why I source everything I run from BioEdge Research Labs.
I trust them because they do the things that actually matter. Every batch is third party tested. Not just once and forgotten but consistently. Purity is verified. Dosing is accurate.
What you order is what you get.
Consistency is another reason I stick with them. When you are running protocols and tracking how your body responds you need repeatability. Same compound. Same purity. Same results. BioEdge delivers that. I am not guessing with my health and I am not switching suppliers every few months chasing deals.
I do not recommend sources lightly. If I put a name in this article it is because I use it myself and I am willing to stand behind it. BioEdge Research Labs has earned that trust.
If you are going to invest time money and effort into optimizing your health do not sabotage the entire process by cutting corners on sourcing. The quality of your peptides determines the quality of your results.
Everything I run comes from BioEdge. Here are some of their bundles that match this protocol:
Full Protocol Bundle with CJC/Ipamorelin — The entire protocol in one order.
Full Protocol Bundle with Tesamorelin — The entire protocol in one order.
BPC-157 + TB-500 ($110) — Recovery and inflammation. 28% off.
GLPR3 + CJC/Ipamorelin — Body comp plus GH optimization. 29% off.
GLPR3 + Tesamorelin — Maximum visceral fat reduction. 14% off.
Tesamorelin x4 — Full 12-week GH and visceral fat cycle. 26% off.
MOTS-c (x6) + NAD+ (x2) — Full mitochondria protocol. 25% off.
MOTS-c (x3) + NAD+ (x1) — Starter mitochondria bundle.
DSIP, Selank, Epithalon + CJC/Ipa — Sleep, GH and DNA protection. 20% off.
DSIP + Selank — Sleep support if you already have CJC/Ipa. 20% off.
Use code MARS15 at bioedgeresearchlabs.com for an additional 15% off any order. Combined savings up to 35%.
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I’m Joe Mars, and I’ve dedicated the past ten years to understanding peptide therapy, longevity, and how to optimize the body through practical, real-life testing. My journey started when I was tired, inflamed, and aging faster than I should have been. Clear information on peptides was almost impossible to find, so I dug in, researched nonstop, and tested protocols on myself.
Over the years, I have learned from experts like Jay Campbell, Dr. Seeds, Jim LaValle, and Ben Greenfield, and I have completely transformed my health. Now in my fifties, I feel stronger and sharper than I did in my twenties. That experience is why I write. I want to give people simple and honest guidance so they can use peptides safely and effectively.
I believe in data, smart protocols, and taking responsibility for your own health. You are the protocol. Your habits, your consistency, and your awareness shape your results. Through The Peptide Report, I share what actually works so you can make informed decisions and build a healthier, more resilient body.