Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Klarovel, peptide protocols, and how the platform works.
Klarovel is a research-first protocol-intelligence platform for adults exploring peptide therapy. The questions below cover what the engine does and does not do, how cycles are structured, what bloodwork unlocks, how the membership works, and where Klarovel's role begins and ends. Every protocol is screened against contraindications, drug interactions, biomarker thresholds, and current regulatory status before any recommendation reaches the user. Klarovel does not sell, source, or fulfil peptides; obtaining them is the user's own responsibility. If your specific question is not answered below, the health assessment is the fastest way to surface what the engine would recommend for your context.
What are peptides?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the body. Different peptides trigger different biological responses, from stimulating growth hormone release to accelerating tissue repair, improving sleep quality, or supporting immune function. They are used in longevity medicine, sports recovery, cognitive enhancement, and anti-aging protocols.
How does Klarovel create my protocol?
Klarovel uses a deterministic rules engine (not a chatbot) to evaluate your health profile. The engine runs 56 automated safety tests, checks for contraindications with your health conditions and medications, matches peptides to your specific goals, calibrates doses to your biomarkers and body composition, designs cycling schedules, and generates monitoring plans. An AI then translates this structured output into a clear, actionable protocol report.
How is Klarovel different from a peptide telehealth clinic?
Most telehealth peptide clinics are sales channels for a small set of compounds, and the consultation is a short form. Klarovel does not sell peptides at all. Our deterministic engine generates a protocol based on your full health profile, goals, contraindications, drug interactions, and (optionally) bloodwork. The protocol then references partner suppliers who fulfil it. We are not in the supply chain.
Do I need bloodwork?
Bloodwork is strongly recommended but not required for your first protocol. Without biomarker data, the engine uses conservative standard dosing based on your experience level and body weight. With bloodwork, your doses are precisely calibrated to your IGF-1, metabolic markers, hormonal profile, and more. We accept blood test results from any lab worldwide.
Can I upload my own bloodwork?
Yes. Bloodwork is optional but it makes the protocol significantly more precise. The OCR engine reads PDF lab reports from Norwegian and most international labs. Key biomarkers like IGF-1, HbA1c, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, lipids, TSH, and testosterone modify dose envelopes and unlock or block specific peptides.
Is my data safe?
Your health data is stored in a GDPR-compliant database with row-level security. Your data is never shared with third parties. All connections are encrypted. We take health data privacy seriously. It is a fundamental requirement for a platform handling sensitive health and wellness information.
Will my doctor or GP see this?
No, unless you choose to share it. Klarovel does not contact your healthcare providers. Your protocol PDF is yours to bring to a GP, endocrinologist, or sports physician for a second clinical opinion before starting a cycle, which we genuinely recommend.
Does Klarovel sell peptides?
No. Klarovel does not sell, distribute, or manufacture peptides. We are a protocol intelligence platform. We help you design the optimal protocol based on your health data, and we can connect you with vetted providers if needed. The protocol is the product, not the peptides.
Does Klarovel sell or supply the peptides?
No. Klarovel does not sell, source, or fulfil peptides. Klarovel curates the protocol layer (dose math, cycling, titration, monitoring) and the assessment layer (questionnaire, biomarker review); how you obtain research-grade material is outside the platform and your own responsibility. Pen versus vial preference is captured in the assessment so the protocol matches what you're comfortable injecting.
Where do peptides ship from, and how long does it take?
Partner suppliers fulfil from EU-based and other approved international facilities. Shipping time depends on the partner and your destination. The order confirmation email includes the supplier's expected delivery window. Klarovel does not handle the physical fulfilment.
How do I pay?
After we generate your protocol and you place an order, the admin team confirms availability with the partner supplier and emails you payment instructions plus a reference code. We do not store card details, charge subscriptions, or auto-renew. Each order is confirmed manually.
How much does it cost?
Klarovel Membership is $29.90/month (or $287.04/year, ~20% off). The next 44 founding members get free-forever access while spots last. The membership covers engine-screened peptide protocols, bloodwork-calibrated dosing, cycle 2+ recalibration consults, and unlimited care-team messaging. Peptides themselves are not included in the membership fee, and Klarovel does not sell, source, or fulfil them.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Klarovel Membership is month-to-month with no contract; cancel from your account settings at any time and your access continues until the end of the current billing period. Annual members can cancel auto-renewal the same way. Your protocols, bloodwork, and conversation history remain accessible during the active period, and the data export option in account settings lets you take a copy with you regardless of subscription state.
Which peptides does Klarovel cover?
The catalog spans GH-axis secretagogues (CJC-1295, ipamorelin, tesamorelin, sermorelin, MK-677), tissue-healing peptides (BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu), GLP-1 class agents (semaglutide, tirzepatide, retatrutide), cognitive peptides (semax, selank, dihexa, cerebrolysin), and longevity-cluster compounds (epitalon, NAD+, DSIP, thymosin alpha-1). Each catalog entry carries a research-grade evidence anchor, dose ranges from published protocols, and a contraindication profile the engine consults before any recommendation is generated.
How do I know if a peptide is the right match for my goals?
The engine scores every catalog peptide against your goals on seven dimensions: goal relevance, safety clearance, biomarker alignment, experience tier, delivery preference, evidence tier, and (for cycle 2+) continuation history. You see the top-scored matches in your protocol, plus overflow candidates the engine considered but held back for a future cycle.
What's the difference between GLP-1 peptides and traditional weight-loss drugs?
GLP-1 peptides like semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide are themselves the active ingredient in the major prescription weight-loss medications (Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro). They work by mimicking the body's own GLP-1 hormone, slowing gastric emptying and increasing satiety. They are not stimulants, not classical appetite suppressants, and not metabolism boosters.
Can I use this alongside TRT/HRT?
Yes. The health assessment asks about current hormone therapies, and the rules engine accounts for concurrent TRT, HRT, and other hormonal treatments when selecting peptides and calculating doses. Certain peptide-hormone interactions are flagged automatically.
Can I use this if I'm on metformin, SSRIs, or blood thinners?
The questionnaire asks for all current medications. The engine checks documented drug interactions, such as GLP-1 dose adjustments alongside insulin or sulfonylureas, and monitoring rules for SSRIs combined with serotonergic peptides. It either flags the interaction in caution notes or blocks the peptide outright. You see exactly which peptides were blocked and why.
What if I have a medical condition?
The rules engine screens for 10+ health conditions including diabetes, heart disease, cancer history, autoimmune conditions, thyroid disorders, kidney and liver disease, and pregnancy. Conditions can result in peptides being blocked entirely, flagged with caution warnings, or having their doses reduced. The engine prioritizes your safety above all else.
Do I need to inject myself?
Most peptides are subcutaneous injections with a small needle, similar to insulin. If you prefer not to handle vials and syringes, the protocol prioritises peptides available as prefilled pens (semaglutide, tirzepatide, and some GH-axis options). Your knowledge level and form preference are captured in the questionnaire and feed directly into protocol design.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Missed-dose rules are peptide-specific and live in your protocol's daily plan. The short version: for daily peptides under 24 hours late, take it when you remember; if longer, skip it and resume the schedule. For weekly peptides (most GLP-1s), take it within 48 hours of the missed dose or skip and continue the following week. Never double up.
What if a peptide on my protocol doesn't suit me?
Side effects and tolerance are tracked through the side-effect log. At the end of the cycle, the follow-up assessment captures what worked, what did not, and which goals have shifted. The engine uses this to adjust cycle 2: escalate the dose if you responded well, reduce or swap the peptide if not.
How long does a typical cycle last?
Most GH-axis and tissue-healing protocols run on an 8 to 12 week cycle with a 4 week off-period, sometimes followed by a tapered re-entry. GLP-1 class agents (semaglutide, tirzepatide, retatrutide) are continuous-use because cycling them off causes weight regain; the engine schedules a label-driven titration ladder instead of an off-cycle. The protocol document includes a calendar view so you can see every dose, every taper week, and every blood-test checkpoint at a glance.
What happens after my first cycle?
When your active cycle ends, the platform prompts a follow-up assessment covering compliance, side effects, goals achieved, and ideally a fresh bloodwork pull to compare against baseline. The engine then runs cycle 2+ logic: dose escalation (starting to standard to advanced) if cycle 1 was well tolerated and on-target, dose hold if response was partial, or peptide rotation if biomarkers indicate a different lever is more useful. The renewal protocol is generated on the same engine with the new context layered in.
Can I change my goals between cycles?
Yes. The follow-up assessment between cycles lets you update goals, current symptoms, lifestyle, and bloodwork. The cycle 2 engine run weighs continuation candidates against new candidates that better match the updated profile.
Is Klarovel available outside Norway?
Yes. Klarovel is a globally accessible platform; the protocol engine, questionnaire, biomarker analysis, and AI translation layer are not locked to any one country. Local supplier availability and regulatory framing vary by jurisdiction, and the engine surfaces those constraints in the protocol output where they are load-bearing. The platform itself supports English-first with Norwegian as a fallback locale, and additional locales are added based on user demand.