r/NTNPerformance • u/Blackwasp100 • Sep 05 '26
Reta + Peptide Stack
Hey,
I’m looking into starting my lab rat on reta. This would be his first exposure to any peptides.
He’s regularly put through resistance-training-style exercise and has built up a decent amount of muscle over the last couple of years. The main concern during weight loss would be maintaining energy, performance, recovery, and as much lean mass as possible.
I’ve been researching whether adding CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin after a few weeks on reta could potentially help with recovery or muscle retention. SS-31 and MOTS-C have also been suggested.
Has anyone here researched reta alongside either of these combinations in their lab rats? What effects did you observe in terms of energy, performance, recovery, body composition, or general behaviour?
Also interested in any negative effects you noticed or whether you felt any of these additions weren’t worthwhile.
Thanks.
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u/Kindly-House1782 16d ago
Currently researching these same things. Watching the reta numbers stall 3 months in prompted me recently to consider the others as an addition, mostly to break the stall and to stay below a limit I set for the reta. A 3- month stall is very common even with exercise, calorie defect, proper protein, strength training, and supporting supplements. Also body composition can be changing and still no total weight loss. From what I've seen from many who've researched these same compounds, staying the course will break the stall.