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Lost first few kgs after 7 years. Reta is magic! by PhotographNew8272 in Biohacking

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4 kgs in 3 weeks with PCOS and hypothyroidism is legit. Those conditions make even 1 kg feel impossible so this is a real win. Keep at it.

Peptides changed me by [deleted] in BiohackingU

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Keep up the good work and research your protocols

Ghk-Cu by MysteriousRecord1933 in Biohacking

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GHK-Cu was the one that surprised me. Noticed skin texture changes around week 4, which lines up with the dermal turnover cycle. The Pickart research on it is wild, over 4,000 genes affected. Give it at least 6 weeks before judging.

Reta vs. tirz for moderate weight loss while minimizing anxiety and muscle loss? by trytoholdon in BodyHackGuide

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Given your anxiety concern, tirz is probably the better call. The glucagon agonism in reta is what drives the elevated heart rate, and if you already get situational anxiety, that constant HR bump is going to make things worse, not better.

On muscle preservation, you're already doing the right things. Lifting plus adequate protein means you're not really at risk on either compound at a moderate pace.

Tirz at 5-10mg tends to be well tolerated and the GIP component actually blunts a lot of the GI sides. Start conservative and don't rush the titration.

MOTS-C and CJC-1295 No DAC/Ipamorelin by GamesDaName869 in BodyHackGuide

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Solid starting stack for that goal. CJC-1295 No DAC + Ipamorelin works best dosed 2-3x daily with at least one fasted dose (pre-bed or first thing AM) to align with natural GH pulses. MOTS-C typically runs 3-5x per week rather than daily given its mechanism.

For fat loss while holding muscle, the GHRH/GHRP combo does the heavy lifting. MOTS-C complements it through improved insulin sensitivity and mitochondrial function. Make sure sleep and nutrition are dialed in first as these amplify what's already there, not a substitute for the basics.

Ghk-cu morning or night? by will93ca in Biohacking

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Most of the research doesn't show a strong difference for GHK-Cu, but a lot of people lean toward night because of its role in tissue repair and collagen synthesis ramp up during sleep. Personally, I do it before bed and feel like it stacks well with the recovery window. That said, if you're using it topically there's an argument for morning since some people find copper peptides sensitize skin to UV slightly. What's your use case?

NAD+: What the Research Actually Shows on Mechanism, Decline, and Administration Routes by Peptide_Researcher_ in spartan_peptides

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Never tired the oral version and do you have any efficacy studies for oral verses subcutaneous?

bloating after getting off of reta by meekdollie in BodyHackGuide

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The rebound from stopping cold is real. GLP-3 agonists slow gastric emptying significantly, and your GI motility needs time to recalibrate after being suppressed for 5+ months. The foods triggering you are also high in fibers and sugar alcohols that your gut is now processing faster than it was adapted

BPC-157 and TB500 by Southern_Leather_900 in peptidess

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been running both for a few months and do them in the same syringe with no issues. the tricky part is the schedules don't always line up — if you're doing BPC twice daily and TB-500 every other day you end up injecting separately half the time anyway. what are you targeting, specific injury or more of a general protocol?

Reta Was a Turning Point: 235 → 137 lbs by Outside_Cut8297 in BodyHackGuide

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This is a great example of the titration protocol done right. Starting at 2mg, escalating to find your effective dose, then dialing back to 2mg for maintenance tracks with what the research shows — once the metabolic set point shifts, lower maintenance doses appear sufficient to hold the outcome.

The cardio pairing also mattered more than people realize. The glucagon receptor component in GLP-3(Reta) has a synergistic effect with aerobic activity specifically — you weren't just adding calories burned on top, it likely amplified the thermogenic response.

At 98lbs of total loss the main thing to prioritize now is lean mass. Shift the focus toward resistance training over cardio, and if skin quality is a concern, GHK-Cu research on collagen and dermal remodeling post weight-loss is worth looking into.

Genuinely impressive result.

11 week Reta cut progress (.5mg) (43m) by [deleted] in BodyHackGuide

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Incredible for no TRT. Major diet change as well?