Starting Your First Protocol

Choose your compound wisely#

Start with a single compound so you can clearly attribute any effects or side effects. Research thoroughly using the Compound Wiki and community reviews. Popular starting compounds include BPC-157 for recovery, semaglutide for weight management, or testosterone cypionate for TRT.

Get baseline labs#

Before starting anything, get comprehensive bloodwork done. This gives you a reference point to measure changes against. At minimum: complete metabolic panel, lipid panel, hormone panel, and CBC. Record these in the Lab Work section.

Without baseline labs, you can't objectively measure what a compound is or isn't doing for you.

Start low, go slow#

Always begin at the lower end of the dose range. You can increase later — you can't un-inject a dose. Give each dose level at least 2-4 weeks before adjusting. Track your daily check-ins consistently so you can spot trends.

Track everything#

Log every dose, complete daily check-ins, and note any side effects. The more data you collect, the better the app's correlation insights become. After 2-4 weeks of consistent tracking, check your Correlation Insights to see how the compound is affecting your metrics.

When to adjust or stop#

If side effects are intolerable, stop and consult your healthcare provider. If you see no effect after a full recommended cycle, reassess your approach. The app will nudge you to do a Protocol Check-In after 2 weeks, which is a good time to formally evaluate how things are going.