Cartalax

A term from Russian research for very short peptides said to restore normal gene activity in specific tissues. The idea is interesting but not well supported outside that research group.

Yes. Cartalax is AED; Epithalon is AEDG — the same three amino acids plus glycine.

There's no human trial showing that. Treat claims about cartilage repair as unproven.

It depends on the mix. At a common mix of 20 mg of Cartalax in 2 mL of water (10 mg/mL), 1 mg is 10 units (0.1 mL) on a U-100 insulin syringe. The formula is dose in mg ÷ concentration in mg/mL × 100. Change the vial size or water in the calculator and the units update. This is math, not a dose recommendation.

Bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol) — allows multiple draws from one vial. A common mix is 20 mg + 2 mL, which gives 10 mg/mL. Less water makes a stronger mix and fewer units per dose; more water makes a weaker mix and more units. Pick the amount that lands your dose on an easy-to-read line.

Refrigerate at 2–8 °C. Never freeze after mixing. Keep upright, capped, and out of light. Plan on about 28 days once it is mixed, and discard it sooner if it turns cloudy or has particles. The calculator shows how long a vial lasts at your dose and flags a vial that outlasts its shelf life.