Protocol Overview
Dosing Protocol
Standard
1-12+
25 mg
Before bed
Oral
Conservative
1-8
10-15 mg
Low-dose Long-term
1-24
10 mg
Key: No reconstitution needed. Take before bed to align with natural GH release and minimize waking appetite. Can take with or without food.
Administration
How to Take
Oral capsule or measured liquid
No injection required
Swallow with water before bed
Timing & Storage
Time: Before bed (preferred)
Consistency: Same time daily
Storage: Room temperature, away from light
Expected Timeline
Side Effects & Monitoring
Common
Increased appetite (significant)
Water retention / bloating
Vivid dreams / drowsiness
Numbness/tingling in hands
Elevated fasting blood glucose
Serious
Insulin resistance (prolonged use)
Significant edema
Joint pain from fluid shifts
Elevated prolactin (uncommon)
Critical: Monitor fasting blood glucose regularly. MK-677 can cause insulin resistance. Consider berberine or chromium for glucose management.
Stacking
Compatible
CJC-1295/Ipamorelin: Alternate days
BPC-157: Recovery support
Berberine: Blood glucose management
Cardarine: Metabolic offset
Notes
Monitor glucose closely with any stack
Avoid other GH secretagogues on same days
High-protein, moderate-carb diet recommended
Blood Work (Critical)
Metabolic (Priority)
Fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR
Baseline, Week 4, 8, 12
GH Axis
IGF-1
Baseline, Week 4, 8
Hormonal
Prolactin, cortisol
Baseline, Week 8
Basic
CBC, CMP, lipids
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