Always audit your formulary and check your states rules before prescribing anything new
However, the modern microdosing movement began when a psychologist, James Fadiman, in 2011, described microdosing methods and personal experiences from people in his book The Psychedelic Explorers Guide
(All committee members underwent the same ethics review and vetting process required of all FDA advisory committee members, Emily Hilliard, a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services, told me in an email.) The decision is only a recommendation, and the FDA would still need to sign off on an actual rule change
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Manufacturer expiration dates vs reality What expiration dates mean: Conservative estimate of guaranteed potency Usually based on accelerated stability testing Designed to ensure 90-100% potency through date Regulatory and liability considerations Why stated dates are conservative: Expensive to test long-term (years) Manufacturers want safety margin Better to underestimate than overestimate Varies by company (research chemicals vs pharma) Research peptide "expiration": Often no formal expiration date COA (Certificate of Analysis) shows testing date General rule: 2 years from COA date if frozen 6-12 months from COA if refrigerated Real-world peptide longevity: Frozen peptides often remain 80%+ potent at 3-5 years Refrigerated peptides good 12-18+ months if properly stored Much depends on storage conditions and handling When to trust peptides past "expiration": Stored frozen continuously: Very likely still good Stored refrigerated: Probably good if within 1-2 years Room temp storage: Don't trust past weeks Visual inspection passes (see below) COA relatively recent (within 2-3 years) When to discard despite date: Visible discoloration or changes Exposed to heat or temperature extremes Stored at room temperature for extended period Seal broken (contamination risk) Smell or visual contamination Shelf life after reconstitution (liquid peptides) Reconstituted peptides have much shorter lifespans
