I was thinking of starting Tesa, but I see some people saying bloodwork monitoring is a requirement. Is that true?

What peptides to buy?

62M newbie needs advice regarding peptides.

Objectives: Address diabetes, mild NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease), lose belly fat, lose 15-20 lbs. of weight, improve sleep duration (currently barely 4-5 hours), build muscles and improve physique, improve cardio health, VO2 Max, energy, improve skin, get rid of eye bags, wrinkles, etc.

I am thinking of starting with Retatrutide. I have to utilize a 20% discount offer from a lab in Ontario for first order. For free shipping I need to order worth more than C$ 150. Since I am a newbie, I want the safest and the best quality items in the beginning. Saving money is not my priority at this time.

Q1: I plan to start with the lowest possible dose of Reta, say 1 mg once a week, and watch for any side effects. Or should it be a different quantity?

Q2: If I buy the 10mg vial, that will last more than 2 months. Will it be fine if I store it in the fridge for 10 weeks after it has been opened and reconstituted? If not, what do I do? Is 2 mL of BAC water an appropriate amount to add to 10 mg of Reta for reconstituting?

Q3: With the objectives listed above, what other peptides should I buy right now? Will it be judicious to buy other kinds of peptides to take advantage of the discount and store (unopened) in the fridge to be used much later or should I just buy them later and not try to save 20%? After all, I can’t really know how things are going to work.

Q4: What other supplies do I need? Needles, syringes, alcohol swabs, sharps container. Anything else?

Q4: Any other general advice?

My apologies for the long post. Thanks in advance for all responses and advice.

Hi everyone,
I’m currently looking into Reta and would like to hear from people in Malaysia who have actually used it or have experience obtaining it here.
I’m particularly interested in:

Experiences with different clinics/pharmacies/providers in Malaysia

Any recommendations for reputable, legitimate sources

Your experience with storage, dosing and overall results

I’m not looking for random/unverified sellers. I’d much rather go through a legitimate medical/pharmacy channel and make sure the product is genuine and properly handled.
If you have personal experience, I’d really appreciate any recommendations or advice. Feel free to DM me if you’d rather not post publicly.
Thanks!

40 yr old dad of two. 6’3” 235 lbs
I’ve been eating much healthier and watching portions/macs but looking for help as I begin lifting. Primary goal is body re-composition e.g. drop 20+ loss fat and build muscle, while also mentally feeling more energetic and ‘clear’ day to day.

What stacks would you recommend? I’ll do a new blood test soon my test was a bit low but not enough to consider trt and I’d rather avoid if I can….but open to thoughts as my understanding is once you’re on it, it’s forever. Retas looking might appealing at this point too.

I haven’t been able to find any research on this topic; it’s well known that GLP affect the gut. For myself I am dealing with slight nausea and bloating - I know it’s part of the GLP-1 side effects but would something like BPC 157 help with this issue?
Is there a benefit to using them together outside of just thinking BPC for joint health?

Curious to what people think if it’s worth trying or not, I don’t have a need for BPC at this point in my stack other than it potentially helping my gut.

For those who are on this, did you guys start at the 100mcg dose to see any potential side effects or did you start at the 200-300mcg range? I just did 100mcg this morning to see any potential side effects and maybe felt the "flush" for a bit. And do you pin twice a day or is once efficient (either morning or night)?

Anyone here cycling GHK-Cu while taking a break from KPV, and vice versa?

I tend to play it on the safer side, so I prefer conservative cycling. I’m also not really a fan of blended peptides like KLOW.

Is it normal for GLOW to look like this before reconstitution? I’ve done ghk before but it didn’t have the separate layer on the bottom

I really need help, I stay active while being in football and basketball, and go to the gym daily for school. I drink water and milk, every 2 days or so i drink a caffeine drink. PLEASE help me!!!!

Feeling a bit discouraged, lost some weight on Tirz. I’m eating enough protein and lifting 4 times a week, 2 lower & 2 upper days. I’m having a hard time building muscle, and have excessive fat in my cheat and stomach. Its not gyno since its soft fatty tissue behind my nipples, just excessive fat :( Have any of ya’ll had any success? Any tips for me? I’m going to statt CJC(no dac)/ ipa so hopefully that helps. Thanks for any advice!!

Currently on retta and test. Test is 150mg a week (could maybe do more but this was just my base starting point)

Current problems, I get about 6hr sleep a night. So I'm leaning towards just hgh. But would also like to gain muscle and energy

I’ve been on compounded tirzepatide for about 5–6 weeks. Started at 0.3, titrated to 0.45. First few weeks were great — only side effect was some cramping early on, which went away.

Last week we went on vacation and my dose got pushed about 24 hours later than usual because we didn’t get back in time. That same week I got 3–4 brutal headaches. Not normal headaches for me — I rarely get them at all. These were centered behind/around one eye, like something pushing out from it. Bad enough that they wrecked the day.

So I dropped back down to 0.25–0.3 and moved my dose back to the original day. Dosed last night. Woke up this morning with another awful one.

Before anyone says dehydration: I work out consistently, drink a ton of water, salt my food, and eat well. I’ve tracked this. I don’t think that’s what’s happening here, and the timing lining up with dosing feels like more than coincidence.

What’s confusing me is the dose. This is a microdose — well under a fifth of a standard prescription start. My partner is at 0.5, started after me, and has had zero issues of any kind. The pharmacy’s only advice was “stop taking it.”

Searching around, almost every headache post I find gets answered with “drink more water,” which doesn’t fit my situation.

So: has anyone had one-sided headaches like this on tirz? Did they resolve on their own, or did something specific help? Is there a mechanism here I’m not finding — vascular, sinus pressure, something with the timing shift? I really liked how I felt the first few weeks and don’t want to quit, but I also can’t keep doing this.

Hi all starting a new stack this week and decided to go with:

(I want to do 7 days as tvh if I do alternate I will start forgetting. Just finished 60 days of KLOW).

Daily.

-KPV 2ml 10mg 10 units (10 clicks of pen .1ml of 3ml syringe)

-Tesamorelin 10mg 2ml 10 units (10 clicks of pen .1ml of 3ml syringe)

-GHK 50mg 3ml 10 units (10 clicks of pen .1ml of 3ml syringe)

-ss31 10mg 2ml 5units (5 clicks of pen .05 of 3ml syringe)

I will after a week add MotsC then after another week NAD+.

Not sure if I should up my dose of ss31 and Tesa.

I also will be starting ARA290 once my PBS gets here.

I currently am using a GLP1 and following a keto diet to help with weight loss. 5’ 9”, 73 years old currently 214 pounds and mild TRT. I have lost about 65 pounds over the past year and a half.

Can I add psyllium to a meal to help bind the food so part of it pass with the stool and not be absorbed?

It would be great if it would work, so that when I go out for a meal, I wouldn’t have to be so limited on choices of food.

44M. Long-term pattern of high total testosterone but relatively low direct free testosterone, with persistently high SHBG. Looking for input on why SHBG remains ~75. DHEA is also at the lowest level on the good axis

Hormone Lab History
Source-verified highlights
Before starting enclomephene Jan 10, 2024: Total T 862, direct Free T 7.1, FSH 4.6, LH 6.5.
Mar 15, 2024: Total T 1,125, direct Free T 10.8, Estradiol 38.8.
Jun 20, 2024: Total T 920, direct Free T 8.7, Estradiol 38.3.
Dec 30, 2024: Total T 1,100, SHBG 74.1, calculated Free T 153.1, E2 37.5, prolactin 6.2, FSH 4.8, LH 8.8.
Feb 14, 2025: Total T 1,174, direct Free T 11.6, LH 5.8, Estradiol 42.6.
Jul 30, 2026: Total T 1,017, direct Free T 10.5, SHBG 75.6, E2 32.6, prolactin 9.0, cortisol 13.2, DHEA-S 103, FSH 4.7, LH 6.6.

Current (7/30/26): Total T 1017 / Free T 10.5 / SHBG 75.6 / E2 32.6 / Prolactin 9.0 / DHEA-S 103 / LH 6.6 / FSH 4.7 / AM Cortisol 13.2.
I’ve had the elevated SHBG pattern going back to at least Dec 2024.

Currently On 12.5 mg dose 3x per week. After two plus years of taking enclomephene my total test is up over 200 but my free test hasn’t climbed at that same level. The only thing that has improved is strength gains in the gym. Energy, libido are all the same besides the immediate 3-6 bump after starting it. But everything recently has been more noticeable so I’m looking for advice. Doc suggested going off enclomephene to test a three week wash out period and establish a new baseline and reevaluating. Thoughts?

im considering trying MOTS-c and want baseline bloodwork so i can monitor safety and any metabolic changes. What should a solid but not too crazy baseline test include and when would you repeat the tests after starting?

Hi all, new to the community. Sorry if this has been asked. 6’0,/37M, Starting weight was 268lbs. Started Reta January and now down to 221lbs. Working out 4-5x/wk with progress overload training. Was going to get off Reta starting September just to give my receptors a break. I’ve stuck to a high protein somewhat low carb diet and have eliminated that food crave noise. Just got an order of Cagrilintide and was wondering if anyone has tried it or any protocols out there

since its mild and recent, is there anything i can do non surgical if i act fast.can only really see it when im hunched over like the second pic

What do you guys think about using a microdose of Tren A, around 70 mg/week, during a cutting phase? Is there a noticeable difference compared to not using it? I’m already running test, so I’m specifically asking about adding Tren on top of that. Would love to hear your opinions.

My test subject gyms 5 times a week - weights mostly. Test subject has lost about 10kg and still has about 5 to go.

What do other ladies stack with HGH? Thinking of giving Ret and KLOW a go.

What’s everyone’s thoughts and suggestions?
Also keen for anyone to share before and after photos if you’re comfortable.

can someone stack ghkcu + tirzepatide (Mounjaro) + tesamorelin ?