Beginner setup
Vial sizes vary by vendor. Smaller bottles are usually 3 mL; larger bottles are often 10 mL. Match the label on the vial you actually bought, then use the calculator below if you need to adjust.
Vial strength 50 mg
Bottle format often 3 mL
BAC water 3 mL
Concentration 17 mg/mL
Overview
AICAR (5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleoside) activates AMPK, the master energy sensor in cells. It earned the nickname “exercise pill” after sedentary animals given AICAR showed dramatic endurance gains. It’s a WADA-prohibited metabolic modulator, strictly a research compound.
Preparation
Recon: 50 mg vial + 3 mL BAC (16.67 mg/mL).
Protocol
| Period | Dose | Units (@ 16.67 mg/mL) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1–2 | 1,000 mcg (1 mg) | 6 units (0.06 mL) | 1x/day |
| Weeks 3–4 | 2,000 mcg (2 mg) | 12 units (0.12 mL) | 1x/day |
| Weeks 5–8 | 3,000 mcg (3 mg) | 18 units (0.18 mL) | 1x/day |
Cycle
8–12 week cycles. Start at 1 mg daily and add 1 mg every 2 weeks as tolerated. Advanced protocols go up to 5 mg daily. WADA-prohibited — not for athletes.