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 10 mg
Bottle format often 3 mL
BAC water 1 mL
Concentration 10 mg/mL
Overview
SS-31 (elamipretide) binds cardiolipin on the inner mitochondrial membrane to improve energy production efficiency. It’s one of the most-studied mitochondrial peptides in clinical research.
Preparation
Recon: 10 mg vial + 1 mL BAC (10 mg/mL).
Protocol
| Period | Dose | Units (@ 10 mg/mL) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1–2 | 5 mg (5,000 mcg) | 50 units (0.50 mL) | 1x/day |
| Weeks 3–8 | 10 mg (10,000 mcg) | 100 units (1.00 mL) | 1x/day |
Cycle
8–12 week cycles. Start at 5 mg for the first two weeks, then hold at 10 mg — the dose used in most clinical protocols. Advanced runs go to 15–20 mg split across two injections.