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.
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: Why Logging Your Cycle Is Non-Negotiable
If you can't measure your protocol, you can't improve it. Here's the case for tracking — and a template that takes two minutes a day.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tools
Peptide Tracker App: What to Look For (and Why Most Apps Get It Wrong)
Most peptide tracker apps are repurposed pill reminders. Here's what a real one needs to do — and why it matters.
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.