Peptide Stacking 101: The Best Beginner Stacks for Recovery, Fat Loss & Anti-Aging
Not sure where to start with peptide research? Here are three beginner-friendly stacks — one for recovery, one for body recomposition, one for anti-aging — with full protocols and INR costs.
Peptide stacking — combining multiple peptides with complementary mechanisms — often produces results greater than any single peptide alone. This guide covers three beginner stacks with real protocols, what to expect at each stage, and approximate costs in India.
How to Choose Your Stack
Before stacking, clarify your primary research goal. The same peptides appear in multiple categories, but the protocol — doses, timing, cycle length — differs significantly based on objective.
Stack 1: Injury Recovery (BPC-157 + TB-500)
Target: Tendon/ligament injuries, muscle tears, chronic joint pain, post-surgery recovery, gut issues
Protocol:
- BPC-157: 500mcg subcutaneous once daily (near injury site if possible)
- TB-500: 2.5mg subcutaneous twice weekly (any site)
- Duration: 4–8 weeks depending on injury severity
- Maintenance: BPC-157 250mcg 3x/week for 4 additional weeks
Expected timeline: Noticeable reduction in pain/inflammation at 1–2 weeks. Functional improvement at 3–4 weeks. Most chronic tendon injuries respond within 6 weeks.
Approximate cost (PeptideBazaar INR): BPC-157 5mg ×2 (₹7,400) + TB-500 5mg ×1 (₹4,500) = ~₹11,900 for 8 weeks
Stack 2: Body Recomposition (CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin + Semaglutide)
Target: Simultaneous fat loss + muscle preservation/growth. The most comprehensive recomposition protocol available.
Protocol:
- CJC-1295 (with DAC): 2mg twice weekly (Monday/Thursday)
- Ipamorelin: 300mcg before bed nightly
- Semaglutide: 0.25mg weekly (weeks 1–4), increase to 0.5mg (weeks 5–8), then 1mg (weeks 9–16)
- Duration: 16 weeks minimum
Why this works: Semaglutide creates the caloric deficit via appetite suppression. CJC-1295/Ipamorelin elevates GH during the deficit, which preferentially mobilises fat while preserving lean mass. Without the GH support, aggressive caloric restriction causes muscle loss along with fat.
Approximate cost (PeptideBazaar INR): ~₹18,000–22,000 for 16 weeks depending on dosing
Stack 3: Anti-Aging (Epithalon + GHK-Cu + Selank)
Target: Longevity, skin quality, cognitive function, sleep, and general aging research
Protocol:
- Epithalon: 10mg daily subcutaneous for 14 consecutive days (twice yearly)
- GHK-Cu: 1mg daily subcutaneous for 60 days, then 3–4x weekly maintenance
- Selank: 250mcg intranasally twice daily for 14 days, cycling with 14 days off
First month emphasis: Run all three together during the Epithalon course for maximum synergy. GHK-Cu continues after Epithalon ends. Selank cycles independently.
Approximate cost (PeptideBazaar INR): ~₹12,000–15,000 for first 60 days (Epithalon course + GHK-Cu 50mg + Selank 5mg ×2)
Universal Stack Rules
- Introduce one peptide at a time — 1 week apart — so you can identify any reaction
- Keep a simple log: date, peptide, dose, any effects or side effects
- Store all reconstituted peptides at 2–8°C, use within 28 days
- Never mix peptides in the same vial — reconstitute and draw separately, combine in syringe only if injecting simultaneously