Best Peptides for Muscle Recovery

Evidence-based peptides and compounds for faster muscle recovery after training - BPC-157, TB-500, and more with dosing protocols.

BPC-157

A pentadecapeptide derived from human gastric juice that promotes wound healing and tissue repair. Demonstrates remarkable regenerative properties across multiple tissue types including tendon, muscle

Dose: 250-500 mcg per dose | Route: Subcutaneous injection (or oral capsules)

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TB-500

A synthetic version of thymosin beta-4, a naturally occurring 43-amino acid peptide that promotes cell migration, blood vessel growth, and reduces inflammation. Widely researched for tissue repair and

Dose: 2-5 mg per dose | Route: Subcutaneous injection

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MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)

An IGF-1 splice variant produced locally in muscle from mechanical stimulation. Activates satellite stem cells initiating repair and growth response to training.

Dose: 100-200 mcg PEG-MGF | Route: Intramuscular (local)

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IGF-1 LR3

A modified IGF-1 with R3 substitution and N-terminal extension reducing IGFBP binding, increasing half-life and potency 2-3x over native IGF-1.

Dose: 20-50 mcg | Route: Subcutaneous or intramuscular injection

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Follistatin 344

A naturally occurring glycoprotein that binds and neutralizes myostatin and activin. The longest isoform enabling significant muscle hypertrophy by removing growth inhibitors.

Dose: 100-200 mcg | Route: Subcutaneous

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Pentosan Polysulfate

A semi-synthetic polysulfated xylan with anticoagulant and fibrinolytic properties. FDA-approved for interstitial cystitis, also researched for osteoarthritis and cartilage repair.

Dose: 100 mg | Route: Oral or subcutaneous injection

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KPV

A tripeptide derived from alpha-MSH with potent anti-inflammatory properties. Shows promise for gut inflammation, skin conditions, and immune modulation without melanogenic effects.

Dose: 200-500 mcg per dose | Route: Oral, topical, or subcutaneous

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Thymosin Beta-4

A 43-amino acid peptide that is the primary G-actin sequestering molecule in mammalian cells. Plays a critical role in tissue repair, regeneration, and protection after injury.

Dose: 1-5 mg | Route: Subcutaneous injection

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LL-37

A human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide with broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Also promotes wound healing and modulates innate immune response.

Dose: 50-100 mcg | Route: Topical or subcutaneous injection

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ACE-031

A soluble ActRIIB-Fc fusion acting as ligand trap for myostatin, activin, and GDF-11. Removes multiple negative regulators of muscle growth simultaneously.

Dose: 0.3-3 mg/kg | Route: Subcutaneous

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Myostatin Inhibitor

Synthetic peptides blocking myostatin signaling, the primary negative regulator of muscle mass. Multiple approaches including propeptide mimics and receptor-blocking peptides.

Dose: 50-500 mcg | Route: Subcutaneous

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LGD-4033

A non-steroidal SARM with high affinity for muscle and bone tissue. One of the most researched SARMs with demonstrated lean mass gains.

Dose: 5-10 mg | Route: Oral

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