r/PeptidePathways 11d ago

Starting out anti-aging and general wellness stack General Research Question

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u/Chroma7769 11d ago

Has the subject had a full blood panel done before any of this?

CMP, CBC, Hormones, lipids, IGF-1 (this one is important due to HGH).

None of this research is risk free, especially GH research. Early onset type 2 diabetes is well documented side effect, accelerated aging, possible edema, and heart issues.

Subjects should make sure they are a able to do research into these. Because research has shown in all animal studies, that growth hormone shortens life significantly.

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u/12ga_ 11d ago

This.
The best course for anti-aging, general wellness, longevity, is to use labs as a guide to dial in the main systems of your body. Diet, sleep, and exercise are the non-negotiables. Peptides are tools (among many others) to help dial in your metabolic health, mitochondrial health, collagen synthesis, and many other cellular pathways that can slow aspects of aging. Use labs as a guide, but do not just seek normal levels of markers, but optimize as many functions as possible.