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SS-31 before, during, or after?Is it important to first cycle SS-31 prior to cycling MOTs-C or NAD+? So much conflicting info out there.
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Starting a KLOW cycleCourtesy of Blank Peptides, one of our lab rats has started a KLOW cycle this evening. Cycle length: roughly 1 month, but may extend with a second vial…
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PT-141 micro dosingAnyone have any experience with PT-141 and micro dosing to avoid nausea and still have a good response?
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What peptide didn’t live up to the hype?What did you have high hopes for that ended up doing little or nothing? Would you try it again?
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FLGR-242 hypeWhat’s all the hype about this? I'm seeing a bunch of social media posts about it, but I can't tell if it's just influencers boosting it for affiliate…
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DSIP: injection or nasal?Ok I need more help. I just bought some DSIP and I'm trying to decide if I should try to make this into a nasal or stick to subq injections. I'm a total…
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Advice on IGF-1LR3Anybody have any experience with IGF-1LR3? I want to use it for muscle growth. How do I reconstitute it?
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Cagri journey loading…Alright, I’ve been bitchin’ and moanin’ about not getting to give my lab-rat Reta anymore because of the potential to negatively impact the birth control…
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Selank or SemaxDo they help with cortisol reduction? If so does one work better than the other ?
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Favorite PeptidesWhat are some Peptides you have tried that has made the biggest difference in your life and why?
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My experiment to find a MOTS-c replacementSome of you know I love MOTS-c. The problem is that MOTS-c doesn't love me. I was dosing about 3x a week and starting from 500mcg I got up to 1.5mcg. The…
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Peptide knot under the skinWhat's the longest you've had a peptide knot or bump under the skin? What did you do to help dissolve it? I've got one from MOTS-c and its been a few…
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Glow + Reta mixingCan Glow and Reta be mixed in one syringe so reduce nightly pins? They already reconstituted separately. I'm sure it's been answered before, but I…
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Selank nasal sprayI am trying to get my wife off of anxiety meds and was wondering if anyone has experience using the Selank nasal spray? If so, what is the comfort level,…
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Reta back to TirzI had been on Tirz for 3 yrs . Lost about 30#. Decided to switch to Reta. I’ve been on it for about 8 weeks it has not been a good experience for me. I…
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EloralintideHi, I’m curious to hear people’s review on Eloralintide. Is it better than Reta for appetite suppression?
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Acid reflux on RetaI’m on week 7 of Reta and I’ve been taking 2 mg per week. Today I bumped it up to 2.5. I’m a metabolic mess. So, I’m being patient as I know it’s working…
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Peptides for prostate enlargementAre there any peptides that have been known to shrink the prostate? At 55, I’ve noticed my stream is weaker, and when I gotta go, I’d better find a…
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Peptides for better sleep?Is there a peptide that will help with sleep? I can't sleep longer than 4–5 hours a night, and it's never good sleep.
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Just started CartalaxJust started Cartalax and was wondering if anyone has used it and if so thier results
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Tirzepatide and Reta ComboI've heard a lot of talk about tirz and Reta taken together at low doses and that it could be an awesome combo. Anyone trying this or given it a shot?…
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IPAMORELINHey guys I’m new here, is anyone running Ipamorelin alone? If so how are your results so far, I am one week in, only change I notice so far is I’m…
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Methylene blueDoes anyone have an opinion and/or research on methylene blue for cognitive benefits?
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Does ghk-cu need to be cycled?I’m hearing a lot of differing opinions about this, and there doesn’t seem to be any clinical data that says one way or the other. What has been your…
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Peptides for arthritis?Any peptides or molecules out there to help with arthritis?
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Does PT-141 spray work?Does PT-141 spray work?
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TesofensineHas anyone tried tesofensine instead of a GLP-1? Curious how the appetite control and weight loss compared.
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Pinealon Experiment: Round 2Let the Pinealon research begin. To learn more about Pinealon, its research, the mechanisms, and community reports, please see our full write up:…
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GHK-Cu decay curveI found this online and wanted to share it. This was a degradation test performed by MZ Biolabs. They tested GLOW, which obviously contains GHK-Cu,…
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When and location to pin Thymosin Alpha 1Adding this to my protocol. Has anyone experienced a better time of day or night to take this and a better spot to administer (day, night, fasted, thigh,…
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AOD 9604As far as reconstituting AOD 9604, are you only supposed to use 0.06% acetic acid and no BAC water? Is that correct? My vial is 5mg. Thanks for the help…
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Reconstitute question ARA-290I’ve read a lot of people saying you have to use PBS to reconstitute ARA-290, but then others say BAC water works fine. I can’t find a good source for…
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Epitalon dosing and cycleWhat dose are you guys using for Epitalon and how long are you running it? Also curious if bedtime actually matters or if people just take it then…
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Wolverine stack after workouts or does timing not matter?How many of you use BPC-157 + TB-500 after training? I’ve been doing mine in the evening, but I keep seeing people say they pin immediately after a…
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BAC water source?Where is everyone getting their BAC water these days? I’ve been bundling it when buying from vendors, but I’m looking to buy a larger supply of Hospira…
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BPC-157 Nasal Spray?Has anyone ever used BPC-157 as a nasal spray for an injury? My son pulled a muscle in his groin last week and has soccer tryouts next week! 😔 Hoping we…
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Mots-c protocol adviceWhat is everyone doing on dosing and frequency?
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Selank/SemaxLooking to add these, anyone have tips or thoughts? Also is a nasal spray good for this one or the og injection?
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Split dosing Reta vs once a weekBeen doing the full 2mg on one day and I feel wrecked that night then fine by Wednesday. Thinking about 1mg twice a week. Did split dosing actually…
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WIRED Lab-Tested Viral Bodega Peptides — 0/4 Vials Contained What Was on the LabelBodega “peptides” just failed lab testing. WIRED bought them. None of the four vials contained the compound on the label. WIRED reporters Sophie Kleeman…
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Rate my stack, 46M, mostly recompReta 2mg once a week, CJC no DAC + ipamorelin 250/250 in the morning, 5-Amino with NAD+, GHK-Cu injectable a few times a week plus a topical at night. 14…
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Alcohol on RetaAlcohol hits completely different. I'm only two weeks into my Reta cycle and already I can tell a huge difference. For starters I don't really want to…
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Did the fatigue from retatrutide ever go away for you?The fatigue seems more noticeable than the appetite suppression right now. For people who experienced this with retatrutide, did it improve after a few…
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Kisspeptin on top of CJC/ipaTotal T isn’t terrible but it’s not where I want it for training. Already running CJC/ipa in the morning and I don’t want to add something with zero data…
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Tesamorelin puffed my hands upStarted 1mg daily and within a week my rings were tight and my shoes felt worse in the morning. No headache, so I’m not panicking, just uncomfortable.…
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Week 8 stall on RetaEverything was going great, I was losing weight and then two months in the scale has not moved. In fact body composition looks worse. I look bloated to…
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Hyaluronic Acid Base for GHK-Cu TopicalI finally got around to making a GHK-Cu facial serum. In all the YT videos I've seen they used The Ordinary HA serum as the base, so of course that is…
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What’s your actual GHK-Cu schedule?I keep seeing completely different schedules for GHK-Cu—every other day, five days on and two off, or just adding 1mg whenever something else is being…
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Reta constipation is worse than the appetite helpFood noise is gone which I wanted. Now I’m stalled two days at a time even with magnesium and more water. What actually fixed it for you without turning…
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GHK-Cu stained the pin site blue for two daysNot a bruise. Just a faint blue circle where I put it. Goes away. Happening more now that the vial is the darker batch. Harmless copper under the skin or…
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How long are you leaving lyophilized vials at room temp after they show upPackage sat on the porch for a few hours in the heat. Powder looks fine, vacuum still there. You running that or only using cold-shipped stuff now?
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Reta made me flat, not sad, just uninterestedWork and gym are fine. Food noise is gone and a lot of other interest went with it. This is at 2mg. Did that wear off after the first month or is the “I…
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What’s one peptide you wouldn’t use again?What have you tried that you’d never bother with again? Could be side effects, no results, cost, whatever.
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How long are you keeping reconstituted vials?How long are you guys actually keeping a mixed vial in the fridge? I know what the conservative answer is, but I’m curious what people do in real life.
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How much BAC water are you guys using?I keep seeing different answers depending on who you ask. Do you normally use the same amount for every vial, or change it based on the peptide and vial…
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Has anyone accidentally shaken a vial?I know the standard advice is to swirl rather than shake, but accidents happen. Has anyone actually noticed a difference after a vial was shaken, or is…
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Peptides for seasonal allergies?I moved to Norcal and the seasonal allergies really make life miserable. I've tried all the OTC meds with varying degrees of success. Are there any…
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Peptide nasal sprays — which absorb, which don’tFor you needle haters out there (I used to be one of them), not every peptide works in nasal form. Even if you see a vendor selling it, doesn't mean it…
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Adamax nasal - what’s your protocol looking like?Just started Adamax nasal and looking for real feedback. What dose and how often are you running it? How are you mixing the spray and what are you…
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MT-1 & MT-2?I love the results I’ve seen from MT-1, but being in office 5 days a week I’m not finding as much time to be out in the sun, and I’m tempted to try MT-2.…
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Tesamorelin questionI'm debating between getting CJC-1295 vs Tesa, but is there a reason to get the blend with Ipa. Looking around, it's like everyone carries CJC with Ipa,…
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Which peptide do you think deserves way more attention than it gets?Just wondering what everyone thinks as to the most underrated peptide(s). When you first come into this world, you hear all about Reta and BPC /…
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MOTS-c ProtocalI've read the protocol page for MOTS-c. It says 5-10mg/wk split into 3 days. But has anyone run 1-2mg daily trying to get to that weekly 10mg amount? I…
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KLOW protocol?I just got a bottle of KLOW from one of the approved vendors on this site. However, there is nothing for KLOW in the peptide library unless I'm just…
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Pregnancy Paranoia?I looooved the results I was getting on a tiny maintenance dose of Reta, but I stopped taking it when I started seeing tidbits about the slowed gastric…
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Psyllium husk for Reta/GLP constipation symptomsIf you’re on Retatrutide or any GLP and dealing with the usual gut slowdown, psyllium husk is one of the highest ROI things you can add. GLPs delay…
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New to peptidesI'm new to peptides, but very interested in starting my journey and this site looks like a great resource. I've gained a little bit of weight now that…
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GHK-Cu Topical StudyNew 8-week GHK-Cu trial (Aug 2026) — numbers, context, and what it actually tested Wang et al., Skin Research and Technology, Aug 2026:…
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ISR management beyond just rotating sitesRotating sites helps but it’s not always enough. What’s actually made the biggest difference for you with welts, redness, and those lingering bumps?…
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Reta + keeping muscle - what’s helping?On 2mg Reta weekly and trying not to lose too much muscle. Training and protein are solid but wondering what else people are stacking that’s actually…
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DIY GHK-Cu + AHK-Cu serum for face/scalpPlaying around with a simple GHK-Cu and AHK-Cu serum. Using HA + B5 as the base right now. Anyone got a mix that’s actually done something noticeable for…
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Mixing Epitalon and DSIP in the same vial?Thinking about throwing Epitalon and DSIP in the same vial just for convenience. Anyone tried this? Any issues with stability or did it feel any…
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CJC/Ipa - once a day or split?Running CJC no DAC + Ipa in the morning right now. Thinking about splitting it morning and night to see if recovery or sleep gets better. Anyone actually…
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How are you vetting new peptide vendors these days?Seeing a lot of new names lately. What’s your personal checklist before sending money to someone you’ve never ordered from? COAs, payment options, what…
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Nasal peptides - best bottles/sprayers for consistent dosingRunning a couple nasal peptides and the dosing has been all over the place depending on the sprayer. What bottles are you guys using that actually give…
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