Transition strategies Hard stop (complete break): Finish peptide A completely Wait 2-4 weeks Start peptide B fresh When to use : Switching to very different peptide Need assessment period Want clean slate Example : Finish semaglutide (weight loss) 3 week break Start Ipamorelin/CJC (muscle building) Overlap (run both simultaneously): Continue peptide A Start peptide B Both run together briefly Stop peptide A when peptide B established When to use : Complementary peptides Don't want any gap in benefits Stacking makes sense Example : Running BPC-157 Add TB-500 for enhanced healing Continue both 8 weeks Taper (gradual reduction): Slowly reduce peptide A dose Simultaneously ramp peptide B Smooth handoff When to use : Avoiding sudden changes Sensitive to fluctuations Weight loss peptides especially Example : Semaglutide 2.4mg weekly 2mg 1.5mg 1mg while starting maintenance approach Maintenance bridge : Reduce peptide A to maintenance dose Start peptide B at full dose Maintain low-dose peptide A indefinitely When to use : Want sustained benefits from peptide A Adding new goal with peptide B Can afford both Example : BPC-157 250mcg daily (maintenance) + Ipamorelin/CJC full protocol (performance) Common transition scenarios Injury to performance : 12 weeks BPC-157 + TB-500 (healing) Hard stop 2 weeks 16 weeks Ipamorelin + CJC-1295 (building) Fat loss to muscle gain : 24 weeks semaglutide (cut to goal weight) Taper semaglutide over 4 weeks Start Ipamorelin + CJC-1295 during taper 16 weeks muscle building Performance to maintenance : 16 weeks full GH peptide stack Reduce to 2-3x weekly dosing Add BPC-157 for joint protection Ongoing maintenance Use our peptide stack calculator to plan transitions
References Jelovac, N., Sikiri, P., Rucman, R., Petek, M., Perovi, D., Konjevoda, P., Marovi, A., Seiwerth, S., Grabarevi, Z., Sumajstorci, J., Dodig, G., & Peri, J
For a lateral tear, inject along the lateral joint line
doi: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00904
