SHB protocol · PepGuide

Standard

Pre-workout

100u

1 mL · 3–5×/week

Inject 30–60 min before exercise. Full amino + NAC dose for endurance and recovery.

Daily AM

50u

0.5 mL · Daily fasted AM

Lower-dose maintenance variant – half-vial daily AM fasted.

Off

1–2 weeks

Optional washout between 8–12 week performance blocks.

Phase	How often	Dose	Units	Notes
Pre-workout	3–5×/week	1 mL	100u	Inject 30–60 min before exercise. Full amino + NAC dose for endurance and recovery.
Daily AM	Daily fasted AM	0.5 mL	50u	Lower-dose maintenance variant – half-vial daily AM fasted.
Off	1–2 weeks	–	–	Optional washout between 8–12 week performance blocks.

Cycle & timing

Cycle: 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off. Max: 12 weeks on / 4–6 weeks off. Component-specific tolerance varies.

Timing: 3×/week SubQ/IM, anytime

Where: Upper outer thigh or abdomen. Rotate.

What to expect

Energy and pump within 30–60 min pre-workout. Cumulative metabolic and recovery benefits over 4–8 weeks.

Men & women

Unisex blend, same protocol for men and women; follows its components. Avoid in pregnancy.

Recommended mixes

Vial	Water	Strength
10 ml	Solution, no reconstitution needed	L-Arg 11 mg/mL; L-Orn 11 mg/mL; L-Cit 12 mg/mL; L-Lys 7 mg/mL; L-Gln 4 mg/mL; L-Pro 6 mg/mL; L-Tau 6 mg/mL; L-Car 22 mg/mL; NAC 7.5 mg/mL

10 ml: 1 unit = 0.11 mg

Storage

MixedSolution: refrigerate 36–46°F. Use within 30 days.

Don't use if: Component allergies · Herpes outbreak (high-dose arginine) · Severe renal/hepatic impairment

Side effects

Mild stimulation (arginine, carnitine). Possible flushing.

Labs

Compound-specific: CBC + CMP baseline; no compound-specific markers routinely required

What these labs mean →

Warnings

Composition varies by supplier

Patient education

Verify exact composition and concentrations

These apply on top of the universal safety rules.

Pairs well with

GLP-1 agents

metabolic complement

NAD+

mitochondrial energy

NAD+

L-Carnitine standalone

additive

L-Carnitine

Avoid with

Late PM dosing

stimulating amino acids

Can SHB + NAD+ share a syringe?

Give it its own pin. NAD+ is a large volume with a slow push. Own pin, and never with copper or vitamin C.

What it does

Super Human Blend – amino acid and NO-precursor injectable for energy, endurance, and recovery. 9-component formula. L-Arginine + L-Ornithine + L-Citrulline: NO precursors for blood flow. L-Carnitine: mitochondrial fat oxidation.

References

peptidedosages PubMed thepeptidereport

From the guide, page 89.