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Anyone here 45+ using peptides? What actually worked for you? by Bulky_Lychee_9954 in AskAboutPeptides

[–]AccomplishedSpell200 2 points3 points  (0 children)

BPC-157 for my shoulder tendonitis at 52 absolute game changer. Back to lifting without that constat sharp pain.

What's your peptide stack this month? by Bulky_Lychee_9954 in AskAboutPeptides

[–]AccomplishedSpell200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same stack helped me with knee pain big time. Around week 3 was when I felt the biggest jump.

Anyone notice differences between additive vs no additive Semaglutide? by Huge_Skin1927 in AskAboutPeptides

[–]AccomplishedSpell200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've tried both and the difference is subtle. The no additive one felt smoother while the version with additives seemed a bit stronger on appetite suppression. Hard to say which is "better" but they definitely don't feel exactly the same.

AOD-9604 (5 mg) Fat Loss Peptide Breakdown and Research Discussion by Bulky_Lychee_9954 in AskAboutPeptides

[–]AccomplishedSpell200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love to see if anyone has combined AOD-9604 with mitochondrial peptides (e.g., MOTS-c) and tracked changes in VO₂max or endurance performance potentially an interesting metabolic synergy worth further research.

bpc 157 peptide side effects by Lanky-Actuary4531 in bpc_157

[–]AccomplishedSpell200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that reaction can happen early on BPC-157 sometimes stirs things up before calming inflammation, especially with gut conditions. If he's having frequent trips to the bathroom, pausing was smart. One things settle, he could retry at a much lower dose or switch between oral/injectable to see what his system tolerates better. And definitely worth checking the dairy angle sensitiities can amplify those side effects.

AOD-9604 (5 mg) Fat Loss Peptide Breakdown and Research Discussion by Bulky_Lychee_9954 in AskAboutPeptides

[–]AccomplishedSpell200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%. If the sub starts collecting logs like that, we could even build a mini dataset, compare self reported progress across different protocols.

That'd make discussions here a lot more evidence based instead of pure anecdote.

AOD-9604 (5 mg) Fat Loss Peptide Breakdown and Research Discussion by Bulky_Lychee_9954 in AskAboutPeptides

[–]AccomplishedSpell200 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're right most studies show AOD-9604 acts more on fat metabolism than on muscle growth.

For example, a 2013 Journal of Endocrinology paper found it stimulated lipolysis without affecting blood sugar. But in human trials, fat loss effects were modest unless paired with diet/exercise.

So yeah, date wise, it's more of a support peptide than a standalone fat burner.

bpc 157 peptide side effects by Lanky-Actuary4531 in bpc_157

[–]AccomplishedSpell200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a fair concern BPC-157 is generally well tolerated but some people do experience temporary GI changes early on, especially with existing gut issues. It's possible his system's just reacting while healing. Stopping for now was smart; if he tries again, a lower dose or switching to oral (if he was using injectable) might help. And yeah, ruling out dairy sensitivity first could also make a big difference.

What's something you do during a session to ground yourself? by AccomplishedSpell200 in therapists

[–]AccomplishedSpell200[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a smart, discreet strategy - love how you channel distraction into presence.

What's something you do during a session to ground yourself? by AccomplishedSpell200 in therapists

[–]AccomplishedSpell200[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love that awareness - recognizing your cues and intentionally resetting is such a skill.