4 mg dose in a 20 mg vial: Add 2 mL BAC water = 40 units (0.4 mL draw)
Even bacteriostatic water contains trace dissolved oxygen sufficient to convert reduced glutathione (GSH) to its oxidised disulfide form (GSSG) over time, which is why pharmaceutical-grade formulations use nitrogen purging and chelating agents like EDTA
This process, combined with the increase in lean muscle mass, creates a more efficient metabolic state
Symptoms may include: pain below the kneecap discomfort during exercise stiffness after periods of rest tenderness when pressing on the tendon reduced athletic performance Because tendon tissue typically has a limited blood supply, recovery may take longer than many people expect
The residual fraction is real peptide but usually cannot be used, because a partial dose falls outside the schedule and because the reconstituted vial has a limited in-use window (below)
Nat Commun 11 , 4071 (2020)