A first peptide order only looks complicated until you break it down into steps. Preparation takes a quarter of an hour and comes down to three things: choosing the molecule, a place in the fridge and a little equipment. Below is a list you can tick off before you even place the order.
Step one: choosing the molecule
Start with the goal, not the name. The catalogue is split into groups: recovery, growth hormone, body composition, muscle, skin and longevity, and hormonal support. Every group and every compound is described on its own page in the shop, and all prices side by side are on the price list.
When choosing a brand, look at the vial size, because it decides the price per milligram. The same compound may come in 5 mg and 10 mg vials, and the difference in unit price can reach a dozen or so per cent. The three manufacturers in our range are compared in the guide to the differences between brands.
Step two: a place in the fridge
The vial arrives as powder, and in that form it handles transport well. Once it arrives it goes into the fridge, or into the freezer for longer storage. Give it a fixed place, ideally in a closed box, so the stopper does not touch food. A ready solution after dissolving is kept only in the fridge and has a shorter shelf life than the powder.
Step three: a little equipment
To dissolve the powder you need bacteriostatic water, water with added benzyl alcohol that inhibits bacterial growth. How it differs from ordinary water for injection is covered in a separate guide to bacteriostatic water. A graduated syringe, alcohol swabs and a container for used needles will also come in handy.
How to measure the water and convert the contents of the vial into units on the scale is set out in the guide to reconstitution. Take a look at it before ordering, because the volume of water decides how much solution one vial gives.
Step four: payment and shipping
You can pay in two ways: bank transfer in advance or cash on delivery to the courier. Shipping from Poland to your country costs 30 EUR paid in advance or 80 EUR cash on delivery, the same for every country. Orders are dispatched within 24 hours, and the details are on the shipping and payments page.
The checklist
| What | Why | When |
|---|---|---|
| chosen compound and brand | price per milligram depends on vial size | before ordering |
| a place in the fridge | powder and solution both need cold | before delivery |
| bacteriostatic water | dissolving the powder | before first use |
| graduated syringe | measuring water and solution | before first use |
| needle container | safe disposal of used equipment | before first use |
After the parcel arrives
Check that the stopper is intact and that there is powder or a compact cake at the bottom of the vial. The layer can be thin, and that is normal, because lyophilised powder takes up little space. Then compare the code on the label with the manufacturer's data and look at the certificate of analysis for that batch. The steps for checking are set out in the guide to spotting genuine peptides, and what the numbers on a certificate mean in the guide to the certificate of analysis.
Dissolve the vial only when you intend to use it. From that moment the shorter shelf life applies, as described in the guide to storing peptides. Until then the powder waits safely in the fridge.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the fridge on the day of delivery?
Yes, though not because of transport. The powder handles the trip at room temperature, but at home it should go somewhere cold.
Is bacteriostatic water included in the order?
No, the vial contains only the powder. You buy the water separately and match its volume to the size of the vial.
What does shipping cost?
To your country, 30 EUR paid in advance or 80 EUR cash on delivery.
How quickly is an order dispatched?
Within 24 hours of the payment clearing or of cash on delivery being confirmed.
Where should I start with a first purchase?
With the goal and the compound page that describes the molecule. You can compare the price per milligram on the price list afterwards.