BDNF: track every shot, units to draw
Endogenous neurotrophin critical for synaptic plasticity, learning, and neuronal survival; recombinant forms are studied primarily in preclinical models due to limited blood-brain barrier penetration. In the Peppy catalog, BDNF is reconstituted from a vial and drawn up in units on an insulin syringe, dosed in mcg, typically daily.
BDNF reconstitution calculator
BDNF reconstitution calculator
Free in the appHow to track BDNF in Peppy
- Open the Protocols tab, tap + and search for BDNF (or Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor). Form, unit and typical frequency are prefilled.
- Enter your vial size, the water you added and your dose. The inline Calculator shows the units to draw and warns if it will not fit a 1 mL syringe.
- Pick a colour and, for injections, a site rotation order. Peppy suggests the next site each time you log.
- On shot day, the Today tab counts down and one tap opens the Log shot sheet with the body map.
- Log a daily check-in (side effects, feelings, weight) and see it lined up against every dose in Progress.
Track BDNF in Peppy
Schedule, units, site rotation and reminders. Free on iPhone, no account.
Free · iPhone · no accountFrequently asked
How many units is 250 mcg of BDNF?
It depends on how the vial was mixed. Example: a 5 mg vial plus 2 mL of bacteriostatic water is 2.5 mg/mL, so 250 mcg is 0.1 mL, or 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe. Change the water and the units change. Use the calculator above with your own vial, and verify with your prescriber.
Can I track BDNF in Peppy?
Yes. BDNF is one of 123 compounds built into Peppy, with its form, unit and typical frequency prefilled. Add it as a protocol, set your schedule, and Peppy handles the countdown, the log and the reminders (Pro).
Where should I inject BDNF?
Follow your prescriber's instructions. For subcutaneous shots the GLP-1 labels list the abdomen, thigh and upper arm and say to rotate. Peppy's body map has 13 sites, suggests the next one, and shows when each was last used. Read the site rotation guide.
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Not medical advice. Peppy is a tracking tool, not medical advice. Dose calculations are mathematical conversions only. Always follow your prescriber's instructions and verify every draw-up yourself.