Peptide entry
SS-31
Also known as: Elamipretide, MTP-131, Bendavia
Evidence / context
Evidence: Emerging. Mitochondrial-support context is narrower than broad longevity marketing implies.
Available vial formats
- Conservative 2 mg once daily (40 units per injection)
- Standard 5 mg once daily (100 units per injection) or 5 mg per injection 5x/week
- Aggressive 10 mg per injection, 3x/week (200 units per injection) only if the format and tolerance clearly fit
- Cycle length 4-8 weeks
- Best timing Morning or early afternoon; consistency matters more than exact clock time.
Reconstitution
- Swab vial tops with alcohol
- Draw 2.0 mL bacteriostatic water
- Inject slowly down vial wall (don't blast powder)
- Gently swirl - do not shake
- Rest 5-10 min to dissolve
- Refrigerate 2-8 C
Dosing, cycle & timing
- Conservative 2 mg once daily (40 units per injection)
- Standard 5 mg once daily (100 units per injection) or 5 mg per injection 5x/week
- Aggressive 10 mg per injection, 3x/week (200 units per injection) only if the format and tolerance clearly fit
- Cycle length 4-8 weeks
- Best timing Morning or early afternoon; consistency matters more than exact clock time.
Timing: Use as a steady block and avoid late dosing if it affects sleep.
Support / expected effects
- Mitochondrial membrane support and oxidative-stress support.
- May support energy resilience and exercise recovery.
- May reduce fatigue perception in some settings.
Side effects / tolerability
- Injection-site irritation.
- Headache.
- Nausea or lightheadedness.
Notes
- Evidence is emerging and use context is formulation-dependent.
- Keep expectations grounded; human data is narrower than broad marketing claims.
Practical tips
- Best judged over a structured block, not one or two injections.
- Pair with sleep, training-load control, and basic metabolic hygiene.
- If using another mitochondrial support lane, keep the stack simple enough to read response.
Storage
Refrigerated: ~30-45 days after reconstitution.
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FAQ
What is SS-31 explored for?
Mitochondrial membrane support and oxidative-stress support. May support energy resilience and exercise recovery. May reduce fatigue perception in some settings.
How is SS-31 reconstituted?
1) Swab vial tops with alcohol 2) Draw 2.0 mL bacteriostatic water 3) Inject slowly down vial wall (don't blast powder) 4) Gently swirl - do not shake 5) Rest 5-10 min to dissolve 6) Refrigerate 2-8 C
What is a typical cycle length for SS-31?
4-8 weeks
How are doses measured in syringe units here?
Units mean U-100 insulin-syringe gradations (1 mL = 100 units), not International Units. Use the calculator to convert a dose into the exact draw for your vial and water amount.