What is the best way to store HGH and Peptides (specifically, GLP-1s) long-term (e.g., for a year or longer)?

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What is the best way to store HGH and Peptides (specifically, GLP-1s) long-term (e.g., for a year or longer)?

I've heard so many different takes on this, including
-- just store at room temp (e.g., in a cupboard)
-- store in the fridge
-- freeze it and keep it frozen until you use it

Are the recommendations different for HGH and GLP-1s?
 
Lyophilized powders should be frozen & will maintain efficacy for a period of time measured in decades. If it's a modern fridge/freezer combo or most modern chest/upright freezers, you can use something like an insulated Hydrapeak Food Jar to help maintain consistent temps through the regular automatic thawing cycles to prevent frost. If your plan is to use them within a couple years or so though this is probably an unnecessary step but you can get some inexpensive inserts made from silicone (or 3D print them) specifically for 3mL (or 5/10mL) that helps with organization if that's something you're into.

If reconstituted, refrigerator only to help slow the growth of bacteria. Don't freeze. The official stance by USP for reconstituted peptides is 28 days but many are okay with 2-3 months with a handful of crazy MFers willing to extend it much further in some cases. Comes down to personal comfort level w/risk beyond the official 28 day guideline. Personally, I'll go 2mos comfortably but beyond that I'm doing some back-of-the-napkin math on how much $ I'd be out if I dumped it. More often than not my health isn't worth that amount of financial loss. Especially when you factor in a trip to the ER these days. Kind of blows up the budget to save tens of dollars.

If we're talking oils you're good at room temperature for quite a while since oil doesn't allow bacteria growth the same way water based solutions (like peptides) can.
 
Lyophilized powders should be frozen & will maintain efficacy for a period of time measured in decades. If it's a modern fridge/freezer combo or most modern chest/upright freezers, you can use something like an insulated Hydrapeak Food Jar to help maintain consistent temps through the regular automatic thawing cycles to prevent frost. If your plan is to use them within a couple years or so though this is probably an unnecessary step but you can get some inexpensive inserts made from silicone (or 3D print them) specifically for 3mL (or 5/10mL) that helps with organization if that's something you're into.

If reconstituted, refrigerator only to help slow the growth of bacteria. Don't freeze. The official stance by USP for reconstituted peptides is 28 days but many are okay with 2-3 months with a handful of crazy MFers willing to extend it much further in some cases. Comes down to personal comfort level w/risk beyond the official 28 day guideline. Personally, I'll go 2mos comfortably but beyond that I'm doing some back-of-the-napkin math on how much $ I'd be out if I dumped it. More often than not my health isn't worth that amount of financial loss. Especially when you factor in a trip to the ER these days. Kind of blows up the budget to save tens of dollars.

If we're talking oils you're good at room temperature for quite a while since oil doesn't allow bacteria growth the same way water based solutions (like peptides) can.
Thanks for the detailed reply!

Would it be helpful to store the peptides in a plastic bag to prevent any moisture from entering the vials?
 
What is the best way to store HGH and Peptides (specifically, GLP-1s) long-term (e.g., for a year or longer)?

I've heard so many different takes on this, including
-- just store at room temp (e.g., in a cupboard)
-- store in the fridge
-- freeze it and keep it frozen until you use it

Are the recommendations different for HGH and GLP-1s?
Where ever is most convenient for you and you can keep them relatively stable temperature - if you live in a hot/humid climate, probably not room temp, but otherwise the degradation is going to be at the margins between the options. Don't overthink it.
 
Whats the best container or way to store multiple kits in the freezer and mitigate any risk of moisture over longer periods of time?
If it is properly vacuum sealed, you don't need to worry about it - it's self-contained and you can put it in whatever you want. (If it's from a good vendor, it should have a vacuum). Some people will say put it in a hydro flask or similar to keep it temperature controlled if the freezer changes temp, but I think that is completely unnecessary and missing the forest for the trees.
 
If it is properly vacuum sealed, you don't need to worry about it - it's self-contained and you can put it in whatever you want. (If it's from a good vendor, it should have a vacuum). Some people will say put it in a hydro flask or similar to keep it temperature controlled if the freezer changes temp, but I think that is completely unnecessary and missing the forest for the trees.
that makes sense - I guess I was just trying to be overly cautious and figure out that solution
 

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