How to Reconstitute/Mix & Store Peptides
Reconstitution is the process of turning a powdered peptide into an injectable liquid solution by mixing it with a solvent.
It’s a simple process, yet many people mess it up, all the time and end up with a damaged final product, and wasted peptides or what they think is damaged or wasted so listen up.
Keep in mind, the reconstitution process is the exact same for all peptides.
How to Reconstitute/Mix Peptides
Peptides are sold in powdered form, and before they can be injected, they must be reconstituted.
Peptides should be reconstituted with bacteriostatic water (BAC). BAC is bacteria-proof water containing 0.9% Benzyl Alcohol.
Opting for sterile water may seem like a viable choice for reconstitution, but if your plans include anything beyond immediate use, heed the advice from the experts: BAC water is your ally. It’s the go-to for storage stability, as countless aficionados and top-tier websites suggest. Trust the guidance, and safeguard the potency of your peptides!
To do the peptide reconstitution you will need the following:
A peptide vial
A vial of BAC water or sterile water
A syringe and a needle (size doesn’t matter)
Alcohol wipes
It is best to purchase your BAC water from the same place you get your peptides. Here are my recommendation Livwell.io
Step 1. Disinfect both vials
Remove plastic caps from both vials and clean the robber stoppers with alcohol wipes.
Once both vials have been disinfected, you can proceed with extracting the BAC water from its vial and transferring it into the peptide vial.
Step 2. Measure the amount of water you need based on the dosage
Choose sterile water for reconstitution? Think twice if it's not for immediate use. Experts agree: Bacteriostatic Water is your sidekick for long-term peptide potency. Countless enthusiasts and leading websites back it up. Heed the wisdom—BAC water is the hero for storage stability!
If you reconstitute 2ml of bacteriostatic water per vial of a peptide, you would have to take out 200 units of BAC with your syringe.
If your syringe can only hold 100UI or 1ml, then you will have to move 1ml from vial to vial at a time.
If this is the case, it may be smart to use different needles. Simply jab a needle inside both vials and take out just the syringe when transferring.
Step 3. Transfer water from vial A to vial B
Stick the needle into the bacteriostatic water vial, and pull out your desired amount (2ml in my example, or 1ml twice if there is no room in the syringe).
After you have fully loaded the syringe make sure there are no trapped air bubbles and if there are simply point the needle upwards, lightly tap the syringe so the bubbles float toward the needle, then push them out.
This is important: Place the needle on either side of the peptide vial and slowly inject the BAC water inside, making sure the water slides down the walls before reaching the powder.
If you eject the water directly at the powder, you may damage the peptide and decrease its effectiveness.
Step 4. Gently mix by swirling in a circular motion
Once you’ve filled the peptide vial with the desired amount of liquid do NOT shake it. Instead, swirl it very gently and let the water and powder mix for a few minutes.
If both agents are pure the powder will be fully dissolved.
Let's be honest with one another here on this gently mixing, i'm not as keen as some are and here's why, The peptide itself has to travel great distances in most casers before it reaches its destination and in that time it surely hits bumps, jars and shakes along the way so while yes be gentle when mixing, don't think its the end of your world or vial if you knock it around some or inject the bac water to fast.
Make sure to hold onto the syringe when first entering the vial as its under pressure in most cases and the syringes will just quickly empty into the vial surely making you worry you've done it wrong.
If there are undissolved chunks..
If there are undissolved chunks after a few minutes of swirling and mixing then that means the peptide you bought is not 100% pure.
In which case next time shop from a more reputable vendor. Here are my trusted sources, livwell.io
How to store peptides after reconstitution
Store your reconstituted peptide in a refrigerator and use within 30 days. This only applies if your peptide was reconstituted in BAC water.
Peptides reconstituted in sterile water are to be used immediately and not meant for storage. They will lose potency after a few days.
Conclusion
Reconstituting peptides is a simple but very touchy process, especially if it’s your first time. The instructions in this article will guide you to doing it as optimally and easily as possible, and hopefully, save you a ton of headaches.
Simon Livwell
