Alpha Starter Kits

Step-by-Step Reconstitution

Follow this order exactly.

Step 1: Wash Your Hands

Wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Dry with a clean towel. Do not skip this.

Step 2: Swab Both Vial Stoppers

Use a fresh alcohol swab on the rubber stopper of the peptide vial. Use a second swab on the BAC water vial. Let both air-dry for 10-15 seconds before proceeding. Inserting a needle through a wet stopper carries residual alcohol into the solution.

Step 3: Draw Your BAC Water

Using the reconstitution syringe, draw the volume of BAC water you calculated (see the dosing math section below). For most peptides a good starting point is 1mL to 2mL of BAC water per vial. The exact amount determines how many units per dose you’ll draw on your insulin syringe.

Step 4: Inject BAC Water Slowly Along the Side of the Vial

This is the step most people get wrong. Insert the needle at an angle so the tip points toward the glass wall, not toward the powder. Depress the plunger slowly so the water runs down the inside of the glass and slides gently onto the powder. Do not squirt water directly at the powder cake. High-velocity contact can disrupt the peptide structure.

Step 5: Swirl Gently, Do Not Shake

Hold the vial between your fingers and swirl it in slow circles. The powder will dissolve within 30 to 90 seconds for most peptides. Some require a few minutes. If the powder is not dissolving after several minutes, place the vial in the refrigerator for 10 minutes and try swirling again. Never shake, which causes mechanical shearing that degrades peptide chains.

Step 6: Inspect the Solution

The reconstituted solution should be clear and colorless, or very slightly yellow for some peptides. If you see cloudiness, floating particles, or unusual color, do not use it. This indicates contamination or improper dissolution.

Step 7: Store Immediately

Cap the vial and place it in the refrigerator at 2-8°C. Do not freeze reconstituted solution. Label the vial with the date so you can track the 28-day window.