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Research Protocol

TB-500

Important

Read the Prep & Injection Guide for proper reconstitution, syringe sizing, and injection protocols. Mistakes here can compromise your research.

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01

Pick your vial size

10mg
Vial
02

Mix with BAC water

For a 10 mg vial, add

2 mL (200 units) BAC water

03

Draw your dose

Period
Units
Mcg
Frequency
Week 1
20 units
1 mg
2×/week
Weeks 2–8 (Standard)
20–50 units
1–2.5 mg
2×/week
Maximum
60–100 units
3–5 mg
Divided over 1 week

Start at the lowest dose and move up gradually as necessary. Titrate up 5–10 units at a time.

04

Timing & administration

Cycle length

8 weeks

Followed by a 4–8 week washout period before restarting.

Timing

Any time

May be taken any time of day or night. Fasting not required.

Route

Subcutaneous

Preferred for slower, more sustained systemic effects. Use 0.3 mL / 30-unit or 1 mL / 100-unit syringes.

Fasting

Not required

May be taken with or without food.

Quick Rules

  • Subcutaneous administration only.
  • Mix 10 mg vial with 2 mL (200 units) BAC water.
  • Week 1: 20 units (1 mg), 2×/week.
  • Weeks 2–8: 20–50 units (1–2.5 mg), 2×/week.
  • Start low and titrate up 5–10 units at a time.
  • Maximum: 60–100 units (3–5 mg) per week, divided over 1 week.
  • May take any time of day or night. Fasting not required.
  • Cycle: 8 weeks on, followed by 4–8 week washout.
  • Use 0.3 mL / 30-unit or 1 mL / 100-unit syringes.
  • Rotate injection sites for comfort and hygiene.
  • Stay on the lowest effective dose as long as possible.

Do NOT use if

Pregnant or breastfeeding · autoimmune disorder · facial blood clotting disorder · active malignancy, receiving cancer treatment, or family history of cancer · currently receiving treatment for a cardiovascular condition.

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