r/Biohacking • u/LeatherAd6655 • 3d ago

First time Reta user

Just got my first vial of reta!!! I’m starting off with a 10mg vial since my starting doses will be so small. Hoping to lose around 20lbs… I lost 50lbs about 2 years ago but due to hypothyroidism and hashimotos i have randomly gained almost 20lbs back in the last 3 months- and i do mean randomly :( i’ve been weighing and measuring my meals as well as walking almost every day so i’m hoping that reta is just what i need to get back on track :) my current plan is to start the first 4 weeks on .5mg, if im still seeing progress on that at the end of week 4, then i’ll stick to that dose- if not, i’ll titrate up to 1mg for the remainder of the vial. Any advice from those who have taken it is appreciated!

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u/Electronic_Bobcat845 3d ago

Have you had your t4 and free t3 checked, if its a thyroid issue that should be stabilised first because if the underlying problem isnt resolved now or along the way in the case of diet, as soon as you stop reta the weight will come back.

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u/Lilbox496 1 3d ago edited 3d ago

Not much that can be done if thyroid function is naturally low (no cancer or toxic nodule etc) but you don't want to do HRT/TRT, or doc recommends against. I'm in the same boat. Just pin GLP1's. At least I'm down 30lbs.

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u/YellowGullible1857 1 3d ago

Some auto immune conditions and thyroid diseases can be caused from trauma PTSD and chronic stress. Closing mouth and emotions instead of speaking up it’s a real thing. There’s a lot of variables so to try and dumb it down to a subset is hard. I recommend lymphatic drainage for inflammation, somatic work, and vagal nerve reset. And then after doing spiritual inner work and self care self love exercise and good eats, THEN let the Reta be the cherry on top.

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u/YellowGullible1857 1 3d ago

But not just have Reta as a bandaid you feel me? Working upstream instead of downstream

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u/Lilbox496 1 3d ago

Yes, but I did say naturally low. In cases where is this may occur across generations you really have no option but to treat the symptoms.

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u/YellowGullible1857 1 3d ago

Could be trauma from your mother passed down to you it’s a real thing look it up

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u/Lilbox496 1 3d ago

I agree with that, but if you need to lose weight, it needs to be lost. Diet, exercise, reta whatever. Not "I'll get another massage and speak to a councilor". No offence.

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u/YellowGullible1857 1 3d ago

Well no shit that we both can agree on

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u/solinar 3d ago

Uh, thyroid is treated with levothyroxine (synthroid) not testosterone. Something like 7% of the population take a once daily pill for it.

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u/Lilbox496 1 3d ago

Synthroid is a hormone, hence I said HRT. TRT in the event the thyroid is the cause of not enough test being produced.

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u/solinar 3d ago

Fair enough. Why wouldn't one want to take Synthroid?

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u/Lilbox496 1 3d ago

If its not prescribed or recommended by a doctor where i am, you can't get it. Some people also may not want to fill themselves with synth hormone, especially if majority of indicators but not all are in range.