Peptide research, decoded.
Educational deep-dives on protocols, bloodwork, dosing math and the Cape Town peptide community. Every post is research-cited and written for honest, GP-led practice.
Protocols
Peptides for Ehlers-Danlos & Hypermobility: What the Community Reports, and What the Evidence Says
EDS and hypermobility communities talk about peptides more than almost any other group. Here's a careful, research-cited look at why — and where the evidence actually stops.
Clinical Research
ARA-290 (Cibinetide) in South Africa: The Nerve-Repair Peptide, Honestly Reviewed
ARA-290 is the peptide people reach for when nerves — not tendons — are the problem. Here's what the human trials actually show, and how sensible access looks in South Africa.
Comparison Guide
Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide: A Research-Backed Comparison for Weight Loss
Tirzepatide and semaglutide are the two most-discussed GLP-1-class peptides for weight loss. Here is what the head-to-head clinical evidence actually shows — efficacy, side effects, dosing and how to decide which one fits your protocol.
Clinical Research
Retatrutide TRIUMPH-1: 28.3% Weight Loss at 80 Weeks in Phase 3
Eli Lilly's TRIUMPH-1 Phase 3 trial of retatrutide — a first-in-class GIP/GLP-1/glucagon triple agonist — delivered an average 28.3% weight loss at 80 weeks on the 12 mg dose, and 30.3% (85.0 lbs) at 104 weeks in the extension. Here is what the data show and what it changes for protocol design.
Tools
Peptide Protocol Tracker: A Simple Framework You Can Run in a Notebook
You don't need an app. You need a repeatable structure: what you took, when, where you injected, and what changed. Here's the tracker template we use.
Sourcing
Research Peptides in Cape Town: Standards, Sourcing and Legal Reality
If a Cape Town supplier can't show you a third-party COA matched to the vial lot, walk away. Here's the full standard.
Community
Peptide Workshops in Cape Town: What to Expect and Why Attend
If you're new to peptides, two hours in a room with a GP and 20 other researchers will save you six months of trial and error.
Tools
Peptide Dosage Calculator: The Reconstitution Math, Explained Once and For All
Most peptide dosing errors are math errors. Here's the simple framework — with worked examples — that eliminates them.
Community
The Peptide Community in South Africa: Where to Plug In
The SA peptide community has matured fast. Here's where to plug in — and how to filter signal from noise.
Bloodwork
Peptide Bloodwork Markers in South Africa: The Panel You Actually Need
The right panel turns a peptide protocol from a hunch into a measurable experiment. Here's what to test in South Africa — and where.
Community
Longevity Biohacking in Cape Town: The Local Scene in 2026
Cape Town has quietly become one of the most active longevity biohacking communities in the Southern Hemisphere. Here's the landscape.
Tools
How to Track Peptide Cycles Properly (Without Becoming a Spreadsheet Person)
Cycles aren't a vibe. They're an experiment with a start, an end, and a measurable hypothesis. Here's the framework that works.
Protocols
CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin Protocol: The GH-Axis Stack, Done Properly
CJC-1295 + ipamorelin is the most-run GH-axis stack in the community. Here's how to structure it, what to monitor, and what to expect.
Sourcing
How to Buy Peptides in Cape Town Without Getting Burned
If you're about to buy your first vial, read this. The standards have moved up, and so have the scams.
Protocols
BPC-157 + TB-500 Stack Guide: The Recovery Combination, Honestly Reviewed
BPC-157 and TB-500 are the recovery community's favourite combination. Here's what the evidence supports, what it doesn't, and how to run the stack.
Sourcing
BPC-157 in South Africa: Legal Status, Sourcing and Honest Use
BPC-157 isn't a registered medicine in SA. Here's the honest read on legal access, sourcing, and what to demand from a supplier.
Protocols
BPC-157 Protocol in Cape Town: A Practical, GP-Led Guide
BPC-157 is the most-asked-about peptide in our Cape Town clinics. Here's an honest, research-cited walk-through of how a sensible protocol looks locally.