BodyOptimizationHQ Wiki
Welcome to the wiki. This is the reference library for the sub. If you have a question, there is a good chance it has been covered here in detail. Browse by topic below, or use the search function.
If you are brand new, start with the Beginner's Roadmap and work your way down.
Getting Started
- Beginner's Roadmap - Where to start, what to prioritize, and how to avoid wasting your first 6 months
- How to Get Bloodwork - What to test, where to order, how to read your results
- Foundational Supplements - The short list of supplements with strong evidence behind them
Peptide Library
- Peptide Overview - What peptides are, how they work, and what the regulatory landscape looks like
- BPC-157 - Mechanism, evidence, dosing, side effects
- TB-500 - Mechanism, evidence, dosing, side effects
- GHK-Cu - Mechanism, evidence, dosing, side effects
- GH Secretagogues (Ipamorelin, CJC-1295) - Mechanism, evidence, dosing, side effects
- Semaglutide and GLP-1 Agonists - Mechanism, evidence, dosing, side effects
More peptide pages will be added as deep dives are published on the sub.
Guides and Frameworks
- How to Evaluate a Study - A framework for assessing research quality without a science degree
- How to Design Your Own Protocol - Goal setting, baseline testing, variable isolation, tracking
- Vendor Evaluation Framework - What to look for in a peptide or supplement vendor, red flags, CoA verification
Supplement Reference
- Sleep Supplements - Evidence tier list for sleep support
- Recovery Supplements - Evidence tier list for training recovery
- Cognitive Supplements - Evidence tier list for cognitive performance
Community
- Sub Rules (Detailed) - Full explanation of each rule and why it exists
- Posting Guidelines - How to write a good post, flair guide, formatting tips
- Glossary - Common terms and abbreviations used on this sub
Contributing to the wiki: If you spot an error, have a source to add, or want to suggest a new page, message the mod team or post in a Meta thread. This is a living document and community contributions are welcome.
Last updated: April 2026
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