Potential side effects may include: Water retention Joint pain Numbness or tingling Insulin resistance Headaches Hormonal imbalances Injection site reactions More serious concerns include: Long-term cancer risk (due to IGF-1 stimulation) Endocrine disruption Unknown contamination in unregulated products Additionally, many peptides are banned by sports organizations, such as the World Anti-Doping Agency
Doses up to 1,000 mcg, though unnecessary, aren't harmful
For a full explanation of syringe types and gauge selection, see the peptide safety guide
Offered in a lyophilized powder form, they are typically used in research to their effects on fat storage and energy utilization in cells
Tissue sections were observed under a fluorescence microscope, and digital images were acquired
Healing the damage that chronic inflammation has caused