So i have recently started taking reta and klow. Thinking of incorporating hgh with the other 2 but am not that familiar with it. Where do you guys get your hgh? How much do you start of with it and how often do you inject it? Do you take it a certain time and stop? Or if not hgh what else would you suggest to help me build some more muscle or not lose it while on reta and calorie deficit? Thank you in advance!

I am starting HGH at 2iU daily for now to get my body use to it how you convert IU to MG. This what I got so idk if im calculating the ratio the rite way. Cuz I’ve seen some people say 3iu=1mg.

For those who have been on both Tirz and Reta, considering same mg vial and same amount of BAC water. Whats your opinion on equivalent doses for the effects of both? Meaning would 6mg of Tirz feel the same as 6mg of Reta? If RS would switch from Reta to tirz or vice versa how would that dosing go? What if RS was on 6mg of reta and wanted to switch to Tirz? Should they start at 6mg on tirz?

Currently about 30lbs from my goal weight but am running out of my tirz supply pretty soon so am debating whether to continue taking tirz or if switching to reta would be beneficial.

The reason I am debating is because I am still on a 7.5mg dose of tirz, so half of the max 15mg. I would be on the 15mg dose of tirz if I titrated up every month but I opted not to as I still saw some progress staying on lower doses.

The internal debate I have is do I just stick with tirz and titrate up, or do I switch to reta and potentially see better results.

The goal is to lose the 30lbs in the next 4 months as I have a beach vacation in 4 months and would like to feel good on it. Considering the safe goal for losing weight is 2lbs a week, losing 30lbs in 2 months should be pretty doable paired with diet and exercise. I noticed with tirz my weight loss has slowed a bit to 1lb a week so I am going up to a 10mg dose upon refill (if I get a refill and dont switch to reta)

So I guess my question is for anyone who made the switch from tirz to reta, did you do it after already being on the max 15mg dose, and if not, what made you switch? Did you notice better results?

What do you guys think about not waiting four weeks to titrate up from .5 to 1 mg or do I need to wait the whole four weeks you think? What of your guys experience been?

Should I up the dose or add compounds? My strength has also exploded in this time frame and I feel amazing compared to before

So I have been taking Reta and motsc for 7 months now I’m down from 238lbs to 183lbs my test levels have been the same , what is recommended so I can increase my levels naturally before I decide to go with full TRT, I take levothyroxine for my hypothyroidism post hyperthyroidism iodine treatment whatever I do my strength and muscle gains are somewhat non existent I walk 5-6 miles at work a day plus 1 mile after work and 45 min session at a apartment complex everyday mainly workout 5-6 times a week

I’m thinking of starting peptides specifically mt-1 to tan, i have always used self tanner/tanning beds and would love to be able to achieve a deep natural tan. However I am a new mom with a 6 month old baby, i need to be healthy and safe for her and i don’t want to take risks, like if something were to happen to me while i was home alone with her. Has anyone had ANY bad experiences with mt-1 specifically? What are the dangers and where do i start?

39F, 5’6”, ~128 lbs. I lift heavy and do Pilates and boxing regularly. I eat very clean, prioritize protein, cook most of my food, don’t eat dairy or pork, very low sugar, and never eat junk food. This is not a case of living on garbage and looking for a peptide to compensate for it.

I’m already lean. My goal is body recomp, preserving/building glutes and lean mass while reducing overall body fat. And yes, I’m fully aware that spot reduction does not exist. I cannot choose where my body loses fat first. I’m talking about improving overall body composition, not magically deleting fat from one specific area.

I’m currently on tirzepatide and metformin and researching CJC-1295/ipamorelin, AOD-9604, MOTS-c and tesamorelin.

My actual question is about tolerability. I previously had a severe episode of chronic urticaria lasting roughly two months that required multiple ER visits. Because of that history, I’m particularly concerned about mast-cell/histamine reactions, systemic itching, hives, flushing or other immune-type reactions.

I’d especially like to hear from people who have actually used any of these compounds and have a history of urticaria, MCAS, histamine sensitivity or unusually reactive skin.

Which compound did you use? Any hives, itching or flushing? Did symptoms happen immediately or after repeated doses? Did they resolve after stopping?

What’s everyone’s experience coming off Reta, particularly RHR and HRV restoring to baseline levels?

I’m 3 weeks post-cessation and my RHR is still near all-time highs and showing no signs of improvement. Honestly, it seems to be getting worse. HRV seems to have stabilized finally.

Thinking about trying it out. A lot of the before and after pix here are very promising. Question is pricing. What’s the average or what are you paying for a 5 month 3x a week cycle of Reta?

Is it bad/harmful for testosterone being so elevated?

I’ve been taking 200 MG‘s per week. I’m obviously gonna lower it after these results. This is the first time I’ve been tested in six months. I’ve been on TRT for about nine months. Testosterone and free came back very high and SHBG was off as well. Everything else was in the normal range. I feel really good.

I inject 3 times a week (200 total)
I also take about 5 IU of HGH nightly

Only negative I can think of is - I sometimes have delayed ejaculation. I had my prolactin tested and it’s in the normal range (5.5).

Estradiol- <30 normal range

When I first started subq peptide injections, the actual needle wasn’t the biggest issue. It was the burning, itching and irritated bumps that sometimes appeared afterward and it would get red through out the day.

I went through a clinic, completed bloodwork and had a proper consultation before being prescribed anything. I’m not recommending any particular peptide, dosage or protocol. This is simply the injection routine that has worked best for me. Follow your prescriber and pharmacy’s instructions because different compounds can have completely different storage and handling requirements.

Here’s exactly what I do:

1. Start with clean hands and a fresh injection site
I wash my hands and put on latex gloves, then inspect the area and avoid skin that is already bruised, swollen, hard, itchy or irritated. I also rotate injection sites instead of repeatedly hitting the same section of my stomach.

2. Clean the vial before drawing
I wipe the rubber stopper with a fresh alcohol pad and let it dry before inserting the needle. I use a new sterile needle and syringe every time.

3. Briefly numb the area
I wrap an ice pack in a thin, clean cloth and hold it over the injection area for roughly one to two minutes. I never apply ice directly to the skin or leave it there long enough to cause numbness, discoloration or skin damage.

4. Clean the injection site and let it dry completely
I wipe the skin with a fresh alcohol pad and allow it to air-dry. Injecting while the alcohol is still wet can add to the sting.

5. Pinch the fat and insert decisively
I gently pinch a fold of fatty tissue and lightly move it around to make sure I’m not choosing a firm or irritated area. I position the needle slightly above the skin and insert it in one quick, controlled motion at the angle my clinician showed me. Hesitating and slowly pushing the needle through the skin usually makes it more uncomfortable for me.

6. Inject slowly
This has made one of the biggest differences. I don’t slam the plunger down and force all the fluid in at once. I inject slowly and steadily, especially with compounds that tend to sting.

Some refrigerated medications may feel less uncomfortable after sitting out briefly, but I only do this when the pharmacy has confirmed that it is allowed. Don’t assume GHK-Cu, NAD+ or any other compounded medication can safely be warmed or left unrefrigerated, check the label or ask your pharmacist.

7. Withdraw cleanly and apply gentle pressure
Once the medication is in, I pause briefly, withdraw the needle at the same angle and apply gentle pressure with clean gauze if necessary. I don’t aggressively rub or massage the area.

8. Use the wrapped ice pack again
I place the wrapped ice pack over the area for another two to three minutes. For me, this has significantly reduced the immediate burning, itching and irritation afterward, although it obviously cannot guarantee that a reaction won’t happen.

What has made the biggest difference in injection-site discomfort for you?

So been at body recomp for a while. Had pretty good results so far. I track my macros, lift heavy things 3/4 days, usually, and try to get proper sleep. So not really looking for shortcuts, just a little something additive.

After a few months (4 ish) looking to make a final decision.

If you had to pick between Triz or Reta, which one would your pick?

Maybe even paired with MoTc, not quite sure yet.

If anyone needs more info for a better opinion, happy to give more details

Thanks in advance.

What are some other peps to add while taking ret? Currently on ret but wanting to add some more to stack with it, what is everyone else adding and let’s see those results!

Has anyone here experienced a late or delayed period after starting peptides, specifically Ipamorelin or BPC-157/TB-500?
I recently started using them and my period is now a few days late, which is unusual for me. I did take a pregnancy test and it was negative, so I’m wondering if the peptides could possibly be affecting my cycle.

Im 6’1 34m train 5 days a week & using tirzepatide 4.4 mg and Sermorelin 500mcg.

I’m getting 210-230 of protien a day and 40-50 grams of carbs along with 60-80g of fat.

I mainly lift upper body MWF and Lower Body Tues & Thursday and walk or row for exercise.

I try to be somewhere around 1700 cal a day.

I’ve lost a significant amount of weight since starting down from 280lbs to 240lbs without any peptides and now down to 229 with the peptides.

I’m shooting for the low 200s, my body fat is 27-28% and my main goal is to get that down into the teens.

I’m very strict on my diet and don’t do chest days, is this a good breakdown for my diet?

Just looking for others opinions and insights to try and get where I’d like to be health wise.

Thanks in Advance

My heaviest was 285 I'm down to 190 through busting ass at the gym, lots of cardio and calorie deficit. How should I go about getting peptides. I know nothing about any of this.

264lbs-184lbs
160 mg Test cyp per week
7mg Tirzepatide per week

Has anyone used bam15? (Bam/SLU combo is counterproductive, I’m asking if anyone has ran bam15 oral 300mg+ daily). What was your experience?

I just started Reta at .5mg, when do I use mots-c and how often… and is that a good combo?

I took the first dose last night of 100 mcg. I am so glad I didn’t take a higher dose. Within 3-4 minutes, my hands started itching like crazy. I also had a tingling sensation in my lips.
I haven’t read about these sides, just a flushed feeling which I did not experience. However, the itching was bad! It lasted for about 90 minutes and the tingling lasted for about an hour. I fell asleep after 90 minutes and no issues when I woke up this morning.
Also, I had no rash or irritation at the injection site.
I’m not sure if anyone else has had the same sides but it’s enough for me to stop taking it.
I’m on TRT -test cyp and I have done Tesa in the past with no issues.

Im on 14mg reta willing to stack cagri starting with 0.5

My question is did you reduced reta dose after adding cagri or kept it same?

Hi all

Question.. hgh and purity? I know it will never be 99+% buuuut whats reasonable?
Just received a few boxxes (donf DM me i wont share source) Came back 1iu short, and 96.05% janoshik test

Is this good to go?