{"id":286,"date":"2026-08-19T14:02:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T14:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peptidelab.co.il\/peptides-faq\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T10:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T10:45:37","slug":"peptides-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/israelpeptides.co.il\/en\/peptides-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions and answers about peptides"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We've compiled the most frequently asked questions about research peptides \u2014 short, clear answers, with references to the full guides.<\/p>\n<p style=\"background:#eef3fa;border-inline-start:3px solid #1f6feb;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;color:#3a4658;font-size:.95em;\">The information in this article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. All products on the site are for research use only.<\/p>\n<h2>General questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What are peptides?<\/strong><br \/>Short chains of amino acids that act in the body as biological \"messengers\". Read more in<a href=\"\/en\/peptides-guide\/\">basic guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What's the difference between a peptide and a protein?<\/strong><br \/>Mainly size: peptides are short, while proteins are longer and more complex.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\"For research use only\" \u2014 what does it mean?<\/strong><br \/>The products are sold for research purposes.<\/p>\n<h2>Storage and reconstitution<\/h2>\n<p><strong>How are peptides stored?<\/strong><br \/>Usually as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder, refrigerated and protected from light. Details in<a href=\"\/en\/faq\/\">Common questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is \"reconstitution\" and why is bacteriostatic water needed?<\/strong><br \/>Reconstitution = dissolving the powder before use, using <a href=\"\/en\/product\/bac-water\/\">bacteriostatic water<\/a>. For the calculation, see <a href=\"\/en\/calculator\/\">our dilution calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>About specific products<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is Retatrutide?<\/strong><br \/>A triple agonist studied in the context of weight. See <a href=\"\/en\/retatrutide\/\">the full guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the difference between BPC-157 and TB-500?<\/strong><br \/>Both are studied in recovery through different mechanisms. See <a href=\"\/en\/bpc-157-vs-tb-500\/\">the comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the difference between CJC-1295 with DAC and without?<\/strong><br \/>Mainly the duration of action. See <a href=\"\/en\/cjc-1295-dac-vs-no-dac\/\">the article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Buying and shipping<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where can you buy research peptides in Israel?<\/strong><br \/>From a store that provides information and sources, protected packaging, and discreet shipping \u2014 see <a href=\"\/en\/buy-peptides-israel\/\">the buying guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there nationwide shipping?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, fast and discreet shipping. Details in<a href=\"\/en\/faq\/\">Common questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To the full catalog \u2014 <a href=\"\/\">go to the shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>The information is general and for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. 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