Recs for scans / blood panels for GHK CU , MT1, & RETA
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Hey what’s up guys,
Iam Relatively pretty new to the peptide world, was looking to see if there are any recommendations on specific scans or panels while researching Reta, GHK Cu , and MT1(melanotan I)? Or any changes noticed on panels? Thanks guys!
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Hey what’s up guys,
Iam Relatively pretty new to the peptide world, was looking to see if there are any recommendations on specific scans or panels while researching Reta, GHK Cu , and MT1(melanotan I)? Or any changes noticed on panels? Thanks guys!
@Peptide-geek I do rhythm it’s easy. Peptides have had a major impact on my panels. I went from about 1/3 of my markers being out of limit to today none and 70 plus pct optimum. In terms of the specific peptides. It depends I am not sure there is a measurement for GHK-CU for instance. Right now they don’t test for NAD or IGF-1 but they are adding those.
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@Peptide-geek I do rhythm it’s easy. Peptides have had a major impact on my panels. I went from about 1/3 of my markers being out of limit to today none and 70 plus pct optimum. In terms of the specific peptides. It depends I am not sure there is a measurement for GHK-CU for instance. Right now they don’t test for NAD or IGF-1 but they are adding those.
@Stevepep I've been using Rythm also. The AI suggested I get some one-off tests that are not covered to fill in the gaps. Specifically Fasting Insulin, HbA1C, some others. I ordered these through Own Your Labs and went to the local Lab Corps for the draw. Super cheap, super fast and filled in some holes on my monthly Rythm results.
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You can use Ulta Labs, for which Randy has an affiliate discount code, or Function Health, which I use, or go directly through Quest Health(they run the collection labs and do the analysis.) Then there are many others. Most of them offer packages that will give you a complete set of panels and biomarkers, and also offer individual tests.
If you have never run labs before, and can afford it, it is probably worth having a full set of labs done.
For GLP-1’s, you probably want a CBC and lipase (pancreatic marker) at minimum. For GHK, it think a blood panel may pick that up. It really depends on what you are researching. Some tests are super cheap(CBC, PSA), while others can cost a couple hundred dollars(IGF-1, full male health panel). That doesn’t mean you should skip them, but it helps plan what to get done and when.
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You can use Ulta Labs, for which Randy has an affiliate discount code, or Function Health, which I use, or go directly through Quest Health(they run the collection labs and do the analysis.) Then there are many others. Most of them offer packages that will give you a complete set of panels and biomarkers, and also offer individual tests.
If you have never run labs before, and can afford it, it is probably worth having a full set of labs done.
For GLP-1’s, you probably want a CBC and lipase (pancreatic marker) at minimum. For GHK, it think a blood panel may pick that up. It really depends on what you are researching. Some tests are super cheap(CBC, PSA), while others can cost a couple hundred dollars(IGF-1, full male health panel). That doesn’t mean you should skip them, but it helps plan what to get done and when.
@ResearchCat I have used Ulta, and it's great. Another good is personal labs; I have used them as well. Rythm is limited but gives you what you need month to month, and it's convenient to do it at home. Your insurance should cover a full panel once a year so people should at least do that. Getting blood work is a must if you are doinf peptides
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It would also be good, especially if you're taking GHK-cu to get your copper and zinc levels checked. Also, it might not be a bad idea to get with your Doc to discuss possible risks and get yourself screened for cancer. You never know if you have any type of underlying conditions or issues. For example, if you didn't know that you had Wilson's disease, taking GHK-cu would be very bad.
And what is your reason for wanting to use melanotan I? Personally, I would stay away from that one.
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Goodlabs
DrSays — best prices for alacarte tests
Hundred Health (founded by a doctor who's pro peps, Dr Nick Norwitz)
Have used Function, but now there are several others and may switch next year.
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@stevepep Thanks, bud. I went with Function simply because I spent hours trying to build the panel on Ulta and Quest and got analysis paralysis. I’ll probably try Ulta at some point for à la carte testing, just to throw some affiliate bucks Randy’s way. I’m 50/50 at best on using Function again next year. They are good, but the second ‘full panel’ you get doesn’t include a lot of the biomarkers that we researchers want - Test, estradiol, etc, and the add-ons add up.
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Goodlabs
DrSays — best prices for alacarte tests
Hundred Health (founded by a doctor who's pro peps, Dr Nick Norwitz)
Have used Function, but now there are several others and may switch next year.
@pep_researcher I just used goodlabs I like them. You’re getting your pulls at quest or labcorp anyway so it’s not a point of service thing it’s a commodity cost basis thing at this point.
Some like goodlabs you can create a custom panel and share that with others. Don’t forget to looks for discount codes in any place you use
U can always import results from one to the other.
Def get CBC CMP and lipids, A1c. If you’re a man I’d suggest adding a testosterone panel and an IGF as these will be good for a baseline later in research.
There’s a few good markers like for inflammation and dementia that can pack on the price but those can wait.
For the dementia one ptau217 it’s a new one but if you come back high now, you can make aggressive lifestyle changes and improve your outlook 20 years from now.
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@ResearchCat I have used Ulta, and it's great. Another good is personal labs; I have used them as well. Rythm is limited but gives you what you need month to month, and it's convenient to do it at home. Your insurance should cover a full panel once a year so people should at least do that. Getting blood work is a must if you are doinf peptides
@Stevepep in all honesty I wouldn’t use insurance Or bother with drs. You’ll pay more with copays vs cash self directed.
I just got testosterone, estrogen sensitive, IGF, prolactin, progesterone, A1c, cbc, cmp all for $106 out the door. That would be idk $2000+ to bill tk insurance and would never cover it.
Simple stuff would be under $50 easy
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@Stevepep in all honesty I wouldn’t use insurance Or bother with drs. You’ll pay more with copays vs cash self directed.
I just got testosterone, estrogen sensitive, IGF, prolactin, progesterone, A1c, cbc, cmp all for $106 out the door. That would be idk $2000+ to bill tk insurance and would never cover it.
Simple stuff would be under $50 easy
@ursus Interesing I did a full panel at Quest and paid nothing. I guess it just depends on the insurance you have. I figure I do that once a year and Rythm once a month to cover the bases. I am adding a NAD blood test as well to see if NAD is actually doing anything. I just did telomeres; waiting on results pre-Epitalon. The first telomere test I did had some issues, so they sent me another. I will take another one in a couple of months to see if there is improvement. Blood work is really the key IMO
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