Resources
Guides & vetted references.
A working library — the pages we send friends when they ask a question. Educational only; not medical advice.
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Verify your peptides →In-depth guides
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How to access GLP-1 safely
A walkthrough of legitimate pathways — insurance, cash-pay branded, and compounded — with the trade-offs of each.
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Testing your peptides for quality
How third-party mass spectrometry works, what a COA should include, and reputable independent labs.
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The GLP-1 safety profile (research summary)
A plain-language digest of the STEP, SURPASS, and post-marketing surveillance data.
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Athletic peptide protocols
Common protocols reported in the literature for BPC-157, TB-500, and growth hormone secretagogues, with WADA context.
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NAD+ supplementation guide
Precursors, IV vs. oral, dosing in trials, and what endpoints have actually been measured.
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Reading a peptide study
A checklist for evaluating sample size, blinding, endpoints, and industry funding.
Vetted providers
Providers we've reviewed for licensing, sourcing transparency, and published testing. Some links are affiliate links — if you use one, Peptide Base Lab earns a commission at no extra cost to you. We only list providers we would use ourselves, and inclusion is never paid for.
Licensed telehealth GLP-1 programs
PrescriptionPhysician-supervised semaglutide and tirzepatide programs with pharmacy dispensing.
Why we list it: State-licensed prescribers, FDA-approved product where available, and clear pricing.
503A / 503B compounding pharmacies
CompoundedCompounded GLP-1 sourcing when a branded product is unavailable or unaffordable.
Why we list it: Registered with the FDA, publishes potency and sterility testing per batch.
Independent analytical labs
TestingThird-party HPLC and mass spectrometry testing for research compounds.
Why we list it: Accredited methods and a full COA rather than a summary certificate.
Research peptide suppliers
Research useSuppliers that publish per-lot HPLC and mass spec data for research material.
Why we list it: Lot-matched COAs, and our own samples matched their stated purity.
External references
Primary sources we use, cite, and recommend. We don't earn from any of these links.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Registry of active and completed trials for peptides and GLP-1 analogs.
- PubMed ↗
Primary literature search across peptide pharmacology and endocrinology.
- FDA drug shortages database ↗
Track compounding-eligible shortages for semaglutide and tirzepatide.
- USP <797> / <795> ↗
Compounding standards referenced by 503A and 503B pharmacies.
- WADA prohibited list ↗
Current status of peptides and hormones in competitive sport.