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💜 A Quick Note About "Units" vs "Milligrams (mg)"
One thing you'll notice in this community is that we try to talk about peptide dosing in milligrams (mg) whenever possible instead of just saying "units."
Why?
Because units are not a dose.
For example, 10 units could mean one thing in a vial mixed with 1 mL of bacteriostatic water and something completely different in a vial mixed with 3 mL.
The actual dose is measured in milligrams (mg).
Think of it this way:
❌ "I take 20 units."
✅ "I take 1 mg."
The second answer tells us the actual amount being taken.
If you're new to peptides, please don't feel embarrassed if you've been speaking in units. Most of us started there! Learning reconstitution and dosing calculations is part of the journey, and this community is meant to be a safe place to learn.
One of the best skills you can develop is learning how to use a peptide calculator. Once you understand:• The vial size (mg)• How much bacteriostatic water was added• Your target dose (mg)
You'll be able to calculate almost any peptide with confidence.
My goal is not for you to memorize every peptide. My goal is for you to understand how the math works so you can feel empowered and independent when reading protocols and discussing dosing.
Questions are always welcome here. We all started somewhere. 💜
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💜 A Quick Note About "Units" vs "Milligrams (mg)"
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