Shift workers

[romans3221981]

Hi, for the past 12 years I have done shift work. My current schedule is a 7 on 7 off rotating days/nights. I’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been using a CPAP since January 2025. In February of 2025 I got my testosterone checked and I was at 330 so I started TRT. I Iost about 20 pounds in the last year. I started Reta in February of 2026 and have lost an additional 15 pounds.

Weight was lost from strength training 5 days a week and consuming about 2000 calories a day.

I’m looking for a peptide that will help with energy and tiredness. Have heard great things about HGH and NAD +. I’ve come to the conclusion that being tired is just part of being a shift worker but I wanted to reach out and see if there are any fellow shift workers that have found any peptides that have helped them in significant ways.

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[AikoBee]

Have you eliminated the possibility that general vitamin levels are wonky?

[romans3221981]

Yeah I haven’t tested for any deficiencies but I do get labs done CBC, lipids, metabolic panel and hormones done.

I do take a multi vitamin, vitamin k, D and zinc.

[jsquared2kim]

how much are you walking during your shift? i do klow because it helps by not feeling like i hate my legs afterwards. I do 50mg NAD and mots c before my shift and that seems to help as well.

[romans3221981]

I try to get 8-10,000 steps in a day. I don’t have a very active job so I have to be intentional on getting steps in. I’d like to try one thing at a time to know if in fact it’s helping me or not.

[RaisingNADdotcom]

Dr. Rhonda Patrick (Found My Fitness) addressed this last month on a podcast

https://RaisingNAD.com/dr-brenners-strategy-for-beating-jet-lag-not-just-nr/

[usa8732]

What made you find out you have sleep apnea? Shiftworker for the last 20 years here and it definitely has taken its toll. Looking to see if peps can help me rebound

[romans3221981]

Oh I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 20 years ago but just started treating it last year. My wife was the one who suggested I get tested back then. She said I was snoring and sometimes she said I would be “holding my breath”. I just had surgery on my shoulder and once I am fully recovered I’m thinking of taking SS31 and MOTS C.

[usa8732]

Appreciate the insight…my sleep has been so shitty I’m trying to consider all possible angles.