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Recovery & Repair

Healing-focused protocols with BPC-157, TB-500, and anti-inflammatory peptides for tissue repair and injury recovery.

Beginner

Intermediate

Intermediate6 compounds

Alpine Skiing & Winter Sports Recovery Protocol

A targeted protocol for alpine skiers, snowboarders, and winter sports athletes addressing the high-impact landing forces, ACL injury risk, cold exposure tissue stress, and quad/posterior chain damage characteristic of snow sports.

Intermediate5 compounds

Athletic Endurance & VO2 Max Protocol

Performance-focused protocol for increasing aerobic capacity, endurance, and recovery between training sessions. Targets oxygen utilization, mitochondrial density, and training adaptation.

Intermediate3 compounds

BPC-157 + TB-500 Ultimate Recovery Stack

The gold standard injury recovery and tissue repair protocol combining BPC-157, TB-500, and Thymosin Beta-4 to accelerate healing from acute and chronic injuries, joint damage, muscle tears, and post-surgical recovery.

Intermediate5 compounds

Baseball & Throwing Athlete Arm Care Protocol

Throwing-arm specific protocol for baseball pitchers and overhead athletes targeting UCL integrity, rotator cuff longevity, forearm flexor health, and rapid between-start recovery.

Intermediate6 compounds

Baseball & Throwing Sports Performance Protocol

A protocol for baseball pitchers and overhead throwing athletes addressing the unique injury profile of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) stress, rotator cuff microtrauma, hip and lumbar mechanics, and explosive rotational power development.

Intermediate5 compounds

Basketball & Team Court Sports Performance Protocol

A performance and recovery protocol for basketball and court sport athletes addressing the explosive sprint/jump demands, high injury frequency (ankle, knee, shoulder), cognitive decision-making speed, and dense game scheduling.

Intermediate6 compounds

Bone Fracture Healing & Osteoporosis Prevention Protocol

A peptide protocol for accelerating fracture healing, preventing delayed union or non-union, and addressing osteoporosis-related bone fragility. Stimulates osteoblast activity, enhances bone matrix collagen deposition, promotes angiogenesis in the fracture callus, and supports systemic bone density.

Intermediate5 compounds

Chronic Pain & Central Sensitization Protocol

A multi-mechanism peptide protocol targeting neuroinflammation, central sensitization, and tissue repair for individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions, fibromyalgia, or persistent post-injury pain syndromes.

Intermediate6 compounds

Combat Sports & Martial Arts Recovery Protocol

A recovery and performance protocol for MMA fighters, boxers, wrestlers, judokas, and BJJ athletes. Addresses the unique injury profile of combat sports: traumatic brain injury risk, facial lacerations, joint subluxations, rib injuries, and the extreme metabolic demands of weight-class competition.

Intermediate5 compounds

Competitive Swimming & Aquatic Performance Protocol

A performance and recovery protocol for competitive swimmers, addressing shoulder health, aerobic capacity, neuromuscular reaction time for starts and turns, and the unique recovery demands of twice-daily pool training.

Intermediate5 compounds

Comprehensive Wound Healing & Tissue Repair Stack

Systemic and topical peptide protocol designed to accelerate wound closure, reduce scar formation, promote granulation tissue growth, and restore full tissue integrity after injury or surgery.

Intermediate4 compounds

Cricket & Precision Sports Performance

A performance and injury prevention protocol for cricketers and precision sports athletes, targeting shoulder and elbow tendon health, cognitive focus and reaction time, and the unique demands of back-to-back match schedules.

Intermediate5 compounds

CrossFit & Functional Fitness High-Intensity Protocol

A high-intensity training recovery and performance protocol for CrossFit athletes and functional fitness competitors, addressing rhabdomyolysis risk, joint wear, connective tissue stress, and the extreme metabolic demands of WOD-based training.

Intermediate6 compounds

CrossFit & High-Intensity Functional Fitness Protocol

A performance and recovery protocol for CrossFit athletes and functional fitness competitors. Addresses the extreme musculoskeletal demands of high-intensity functional movements, the high incidence of shoulder and lower back injuries, and the recovery requirements between multiple daily WODs.

Intermediate6 compounds

Dance & Ballet Performance Protocol

A specialized protocol for ballet and professional dancers addressing the chronic overuse injury burden, extreme joint demands, lean physique maintenance, and skin and connective tissue health essential in performance arts.

Intermediate6 compounds

Degenerative Disc Disease & Spinal Stenosis Protocol

A targeted peptide protocol for individuals suffering from degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or chronic vertebral compression. Focuses on disc matrix regeneration, reduction of neuroinflammation, and structural collagen repair to restore mobility and reduce chronic pain.

Intermediate5 compounds

Elite Soccer & Field Sports Performance Protocol

A sport-specific protocol for soccer players and field sport athletes combining sprint power, endurance capacity, joint resilience, and accelerated recovery from the repeated sprint and change-of-direction demands of field sports.

Intermediate6 compounds

Equestrian Sports Performance & Injury Recovery Protocol

A recovery-focused protocol for equestrian athletes addressing the unique injury profile of riding sports—spine compression, hip flexor overuse, shoulder injuries from falls, and the high concussion risk of jumping disciplines.

Intermediate6 compounds

Female Athletic Performance & Hormonal Recovery Protocol

A performance and recovery protocol designed for female athletes addressing the unique hormonal fluctuations, higher connective tissue injury rates, and recovery demands of women competing in endurance, strength, or team sports.

Intermediate5 compounds

Full-Body Anti-Inflammatory & Systemic Repair

Broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory and tissue repair protocol addressing systemic inflammation, mucosal integrity, nerve repair, and innate immune defense. Targets multiple inflammatory pathways simultaneously.

Intermediate6 compounds

Golf Performance & Joint Longevity Protocol

A protocol for golfers targeting spinal disc health, rotator cuff resilience, hip and knee joint integrity, and the mental precision required for consistent performance across 18 holes.

Intermediate4 compounds

Gut Healing & Mucosal Repair Protocol

A targeted protocol for leaky gut, IBD, Crohn's disease, colitis, and gastrointestinal healing. Combines peptides with complementary mechanisms targeting gut epithelial repair, inflammation reduction, and microbiome support.

Intermediate5 compounds

Ice Hockey & Cold Environment Sports Protocol

Sport-specific protocol for ice hockey athletes targeting explosive skating power, hip flexor/groin protection, concussion resilience, and rapid between-shift recovery in cold environments.

Intermediate5 compounds

Injury Prevention & Athlete Maintenance Stack

A year-round maintenance protocol for competitive athletes combining connective tissue reinforcement, anti-catabolic protection, mitochondrial support, and repair peptides to prevent injury, reduce DOMS, and maintain peak physical capacity.

Intermediate5 compounds

Interstitial Cystitis & Bladder Pain Protocol

A targeted protocol for interstitial cystitis (IC) and bladder pain syndrome combining peptides with anti-inflammatory, bladder mucosal healing, smooth muscle relaxation, and central pain modulation properties.

Intermediate5 compounds

Joint, Tendon & Connective Tissue Restoration

Targeted protocol for regenerating cartilage, repairing tendons, and rebuilding connective tissue matrix. Combines growth factor peptides with structural collagen support.

Intermediate6 compounds

Knee Osteoarthritis & Joint Preservation Protocol

A targeted protocol for individuals with knee osteoarthritis or cartilage degeneration seeking to preserve joint function, reduce inflammation, and support cartilage matrix regeneration to delay or avoid surgical intervention.

Intermediate6 compounds

Long COVID & Post-Viral Syndrome Recovery Protocol

A comprehensive recovery protocol for Long COVID and post-viral syndromes addressing persistent neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, immune dysregulation, autonomic neuropathy, and endothelial damage.

Intermediate6 compounds

ME/CFS & Chronic Fatigue Recovery Protocol

A protocol targeting the core pathophysiological mechanisms of ME/CFS and chronic fatigue syndrome: mitochondrial dysfunction, neuroinflammation, immune dysregulation, and HPA axis dysregulation.

Intermediate5 compounds

Open Water Swimming & Aquatics Endurance Protocol

Cold-water and endurance aquatics protocol for open water swimmers targeting shoulder health, aerobic capacity, cold adaptation, and immune resilience in extreme aquatic environments.

Intermediate5 compounds

Osteoporosis & Bone Density Rebuild Protocol

A targeted protocol to stimulate bone remodeling, increase bone mineral density, and support connective tissue integrity in individuals with osteopenia, osteoporosis, or fracture risk.

Intermediate5 compounds

Peripheral Neuropathy & Nerve Regeneration Protocol

A targeted protocol for peripheral neuropathy and nerve damage using regenerative peptides that promote Schwann cell activity, axonal regrowth, and reduction of neuroinflammation.

Intermediate6 compounds

Post-Surgical Recovery & Wound Healing Protocol

A comprehensive protocol to accelerate surgical wound healing, prevent post-operative infection, restore immune competence, and rebuild lean mass and connective tissue strength following major surgery.

Intermediate5 compounds

Post-Workout Athletic Performance Recovery

An advanced athletic recovery protocol combining tissue repair peptides, GH optimization, and cellular energy restoration. Designed for high-frequency training athletes who need to recover quickly between sessions.

Intermediate5 compounds

Post-Workout Recovery Optimization Stack

A targeted post-training recovery protocol to maximize muscle repair, reduce inflammation, restore connective tissue, and optimize the anabolic window after intense exercise.

Intermediate5 compounds

Pre/Post-Surgical Recovery & Healing Acceleration Protocol

Peri-operative peptide protocol designed to accelerate surgical recovery by enhancing wound healing, reducing post-operative inflammation, preventing muscle wasting, and supporting immune defense.

Intermediate6 compounds

Road Cycling & Endurance Sports Protocol

A performance and recovery protocol for competitive road cyclists, gran fondo athletes, and multi-day stage racers. Optimizes mitochondrial biogenesis, aerobic capacity, musculoskeletal recovery from saddle-related overuse injuries, and endurance adaptation between high-volume training blocks.

Intermediate4 compounds

Road Cycling & Velodrome Endurance Protocol

An endurance and recovery protocol for road cyclists, track cyclists, and gran fondo athletes, targeting mitochondrial efficiency, overuse injury prevention, oxygen utilization, and stage-racing recovery demands.

Intermediate5 compounds

Rock Climbing & Grip Strength Sports Protocol

Finger flexor and pulley-specific peptide protocol for rock climbers targeting A2/A4 pulley integrity, grip endurance, finger flexor tendon repair, and shoulder stability in overhead pulling positions.

Intermediate6 compounds

Rock Climbing & Obstacle Course Racing Performance Protocol

A targeted protocol for rock climbers and OCR athletes addressing the unique demands of grip strength, tendon integrity, and explosive power recovery required for vertical sports and technical obstacle courses.

Intermediate5 compounds

Rowing & Ergometer Performance Protocol

High-volume endurance-power hybrid protocol for competitive rowers targeting VO2max, lactate threshold, back injury prevention, and grip/forearm endurance.

Intermediate5 compounds

Rowing & Kayak Performance Protocol

A performance and injury prevention protocol for competitive rowers, kayakers, and canoeists, targeting the exceptional cardiovascular demands, lumbar and thoracic stress from rowing mechanics, and the need for rapid inter-race recovery.

Intermediate6 compounds

Rowing & Sculling Performance Protocol

A high-performance recovery and injury prevention protocol for competitive rowers and scullers. Addresses the unique physiological demands: extraordinary aerobic and anaerobic power, repetitive lumbar spine loading, rib stress fractures, wrist tendinopathy, and the extreme recovery demands of twice-daily training.

Intermediate6 compounds

Soccer & Football Performance Protocol

A protocol for soccer players and team sport athletes addressing hamstring and groin injury prevention, explosive speed development, aerobic capacity at high intensity, and rapid recovery across congested match schedules.

Intermediate6 compounds

Surf, Skateboarding & Action Sports Recovery Protocol

A targeted recovery protocol for surfers, skateboarders, BMX riders, and action sport athletes addressing the high-frequency impact loading, wrist/ankle sprain recurrence, skin abrasion healing, and joint wear patterns unique to these disciplines.

Intermediate5 compounds

Surgical Recovery & Perioperative Optimization Stack

A perioperative peptide protocol to accelerate surgical wound healing, prevent infection, reduce post-operative inflammation, restore muscle and connective tissue, and shorten overall recovery timeline.

Intermediate6 compounds

Swimmer's Shoulder & Overhead Athlete Shoulder Impingement Protocol

A targeted protocol for competitive swimmers and overhead athletes (baseball, tennis, volleyball) managing rotator cuff impingement, bicipital tendinopathy, and subacromial bursitis through accelerated tendon and connective tissue repair.

Intermediate6 compounds

Swimming & Aquatic Sports Performance Protocol

A performance and recovery protocol for competitive swimmers, water polo players, and open-water athletes. Addresses the unique demands of aquatic sports: shoulder overuse injuries, repetitive rotator cuff stress, connective tissue resilience, and recovery from high-volume chlorine-exposed training.

Intermediate5 compounds

Swimming & Aquatic Sports Performance Stack

A performance and recovery protocol for competitive swimmers combining hydrodynamic efficiency, shoulder joint protection, aerobic capacity optimization, and high-frequency training recovery.

Intermediate5 compounds

Tennis & Racket Sports Performance Protocol

Sport-specific peptide protocol for tennis and racket sports athletes targeting shoulder/elbow tendon resilience, explosive power, rapid recovery, and injury prevention.

Intermediate6 compounds

Triathlon & Iron Distance Endurance Protocol

A comprehensive performance and recovery protocol for triathletes competing at Olympic, half-iron, and full iron distances. Addresses the extraordinary multi-disciplinary injury profile (swimmer’s shoulder, cyclist’s knee, runner’s foot), extreme oxidative stress from 8–17 hour efforts, and the recovery demands of multi-discipline training loads.

Intermediate5 compounds

Triathlon & Multi-Discipline Endurance Protocol

A comprehensive endurance and recovery protocol for triathletes, duathletes, and multi-sport athletes, addressing the unique demands of training and competing in swim, bike, and run disciplines simultaneously.

Intermediate5 compounds

Volleyball & Jump Sports Performance Protocol

Jump-specific peptide protocol for volleyball athletes targeting vertical leap development, patellar tendon protection, shoulder stability, and rapid in-season recovery.

Intermediate4 compounds

Volleyball & Net Sports Performance Protocol

A performance and injury prevention protocol for volleyball, beach volleyball, and net sport athletes, addressing the explosive vertical jump demands, repetitive shoulder stress from spiking and blocking, and knee joint impact from frequent landings.

Advanced

Advanced5 compounds

ALS & Motor Neuron Disease Supportive Care

A neuroprotective peptide protocol for ALS and motor neuron disease, targeting mitochondrial function, neuroinflammation, and remaining motor neuron survival without interfering with standard-of-care riluzole therapy.

Advanced5 compounds

Acute Injury & Emergency Recovery Protocol

Rapid-response peptide protocol for acute injuries, post-surgical recovery, or critical illness support. Designed to initiate within 24–48 hours of injury or procedure.

Advanced5 compounds

Advanced Gut Restoration Protocol

The most comprehensive gut healing protocol, targeting intestinal permeability, mucosal growth, epithelial repair, and microbiome defense simultaneously. Suitable for celiac disease, post-antibiotic dysbiosis, IBD, short bowel syndrome, and chronic leaky gut.

Advanced5 compounds

Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery & Liver Restoration Protocol

Comprehensive recovery protocol for alcohol use disorder targeting hepatic repair, neurochemical rebalancing, dopamine system restoration, gut microbiome repair, and craving reduction.

Advanced6 compounds

Boxing & Combat Sports Performance Protocol

A high-demand protocol for combat athletes facing repeated impact trauma, hand and facial injuries, and intense training loads — combining rapid tissue repair peptides with GH optimization to maintain peak conditioning between bouts.

Advanced6 compounds

Burn Injury Rehabilitation & Skin Recovery Protocol

A peptide protocol for individuals recovering from partial or full-thickness burn injuries. Targets the four stages of burn recovery: infection prevention, angiogenesis, granulation tissue formation, and scar remodeling. Combines antimicrobial peptides, collagen stimulators, and angiogenic agents to accelerate healing and minimize hypertrophic scarring.

Advanced6 compounds

Combat Sports & Martial Arts Performance Stack

A high-performance protocol designed for combat athletes (MMA, boxing, wrestling, BJJ) combining accelerated injury recovery, connective tissue resilience, anabolic support, and neuroprotection for training longevity.

Advanced5 compounds

Cycling & Time Trial Performance Stack

A protocol for competitive cyclists and triathletes targeting VO2 max enhancement, mitochondrial efficiency, fat utilization, and accelerated recovery between high-intensity efforts.

Advanced5 compounds

Diabetic Neuropathy & Peripheral Nerve Repair

Targeted repair protocol for peripheral and small fiber neuropathy caused by diabetes, chemotherapy, or chronic inflammation. Restores nerve fiber density and reduces neuropathic pain.

Advanced4 compounds

Diabetic Wound Care & Chronic Ulcer Healing Protocol

Targeted peptide protocol to accelerate healing of diabetic foot ulcers and chronic wounds by restoring angiogenesis, fibroblast activity, and infection resistance.

Advanced6 compounds

Diabetic Wound Care & Neuropathic Ulcer Protocol

A peptide protocol designed for diabetic patients with chronic non-healing wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, or neuropathic ulcerations. Combines antimicrobial peptides with angiogenic and tissue-regenerative agents to overcome the impaired wound healing cascade characteristic of diabetes.

Advanced5 compounds

Fibromyalgia & Central Pain Sensitization Protocol

Multi-target peptide protocol for fibromyalgia addressing central sensitization, neuroinflammation, HPA dysregulation, sleep disruption, and mitochondrial dysfunction driving widespread chronic pain.

Advanced6 compounds

Gymnastics & Artistic Sports Performance Protocol

A recovery and performance protocol for gymnasts and artistic sport athletes managing the extreme demands of impact loading, flexibility training, and joint health across wrists, ankles, and spine.

Advanced5 compounds

MMA & BJJ Grappling Performance Protocol

Combat sports peptide protocol for MMA, BJJ, and wrestling athletes targeting joint integrity under extreme loading, cauliflower ear prevention, skin abrasion healing, and rapid recovery between training sessions.

Advanced6 compounds

Nordic Skiing & Cross-Country Endurance Protocol

A performance and recovery protocol for Nordic skiers targeting aerobic capacity enhancement, mitochondrial efficiency, muscle preservation under extreme load, and rapid recovery from high-volume training.

Advanced6 compounds

OCR & Spartan Race Training Protocol

A multi-modal performance protocol for obstacle course racers addressing the unique demands of combined strength, endurance, and grip performance across extreme terrain and back-to-back race weekends.

Advanced6 compounds

Post-ICU Recovery & Critical Illness Rehabilitation Protocol

A comprehensive recovery protocol for survivors of critical illness requiring ICU admission, addressing Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) including muscle wasting, immune dysregulation, cognitive impairment, and systemic inflammation.

Advanced4 compounds

Post-Radiation Therapy Recovery Protocol

A regenerative peptide protocol for recovery from radiation therapy, targeting radiation-induced fibrosis, immune reconstitution, mucosal healing, and reduction of post-radiation fatigue and oxidative damage.

Advanced5 compounds

Post-Stroke Neurological Rehabilitation Protocol

A neuroprotective and neurorestorative peptide protocol for post-stroke rehabilitation, targeting peri-infarct neuroplasticity, cortical remapping, motor re-learning, and reduction of post-stroke depression and cognitive decline.

Advanced5 compounds

Spinal Cord & Severe Neurological Injury Recovery

Intensive peptide protocol for spinal cord injury, stroke recovery, and severe neurological damage. Combines neuroprotection, axonal regrowth, and functional recovery restoration.

Advanced5 compounds

Spinal Cord Injury & Neuroprotective Recovery

A neuroprotective and neuroregenerative protocol for acute and chronic spinal cord injury, combining peptides that reduce secondary injury cascade, promote axonal sprouting, and support myelin repair.

Advanced5 compounds

Spinal Cord Injury Neurological Recovery Protocol

An advanced neuroprotection and neurorepair protocol for incomplete spinal cord injuries targeting axonal regeneration, neuroinflammation, glial scar reduction, and restoration of motor/sensory function.

Advanced6 compounds

Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Protocol

A neuroprotective and neurorestorative peptide protocol for individuals recovering from incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). Targets secondary injury mechanisms: neuroinflammation, axonal degeneration, demyelination, and vascular disruption to preserve neurological function and promote sensorimotor recovery.

Advanced6 compounds

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Concussion Recovery Protocol

A neuroprotective and neuroregenerative peptide protocol for individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury, concussion, or blast injury. Targets neuroinflammation, excitotoxicity, mitochondrial failure, and impaired neuroplasticity — the four core mechanisms of secondary TBI injury.

Advanced5 compounds

Triathlon & Ironman Endurance Protocol

Multi-sport endurance protocol for triathletes covering swim/bike/run demands — maximizing mitochondrial density, preventing multi-joint overuse injuries, and supporting extreme training volume recovery.

Advanced6 compounds

Ultra-Marathon & Extreme Endurance Performance Protocol

A specialized protocol for ultra-marathon runners, IRONMAN triathletes, and extreme endurance athletes addressing the profound tissue damage, immune suppression, GI dysfunction, and mitochondrial stress of multi-hour to multi-day events.