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After about a month, I decided to add SS-31 for the month of July, running it at 1 mg, 5x/week because I figured it might make sense to focus on mitochondrial repair first. During that time, I cut back on the MOTS-C since I didn't want to waste it while trying SS-31.

This week I added NAD+. I still have a couple of vials of MOTS-C left, but honestly I feel like I've been a little all over the place with this mitochondrial stack because I haven't experienced the benefits that so many people talk about besides maybe a little more endurance when I took SS31 fasted pre cardio.

So I'm wondering how people normally approach this. Would it make sense to take a complete break for a few weeks before trying MOTS-C again, even though I never really completed a full cycle?
Right now I'm thinking about continuing NAD+ at 25 mg, 3x/week, running SS-31 at 1mg daily for a month, and then going back to MOTS-C 3x/week afterward. Does that seem like a reasonable approach?

Running all of these together has honestly become a bit overwhelming, especially since I travel a lot for work, so it's been difficult to stay consistent. I'd like to simplify things, reduce the number of injections, and focus on one compound at a time.

I'm also trying to figure out whether all of this is worth the time and money. I'm 34 and in pretty good shape, but I also realize I probably didn't execute the protocol as consistently as I should have, so I'm willing to give it the benefit of the doubt. I also still have quite a bit of MOTS-C on hand, so I'd like to use it if there's still value in giving it another proper run.

Thanks everyone, I ordered the BAC water (along with other supplies) from peptidetest.com.
Im still curious on the NA Selank vs regular selank. This would be my first run at selank so I'm unclear on the differences aside from what chatgpt told me.

Is it necessary to get the Hospira BAC water? It is becoming harder to find as fewer vendors seem to have it and it costs quite a bit more. Or is it okay to get BAC water branded from whatever vendor you're buying from?

Also is it better to get the N-Acetyl Selank Amidate or can I get away with regular selank? Whats the difference? I plan on using it for nasal spray. Thanks in advance for the help!

Hello everyone! I'm new to the group and have been learning a ton from reading through the posts here.

I've been researching with peptides from Chameleon Peptides, Verified Peptides, and another company out in California that a friend recommended when I first started using peptides earlier this year (which I was probably way overpaying for).

As I've continued learning, I've been paying more attention to things like COAs, testing, sourcing, and the differences between vendors. I'm curious how everyone feels about the sites I currently order from.

I keep hearing a lot about the grey market, but I'm not sure I'm ready to go that route yet. Having some level of confidence in testing and quality control is important to me.

I've also been reading quite a bit about Nexaph, but I'm not sure I'm ready to buy in bulk (10-packs) since I'm still figuring out the best long-term storage practices. One thing I like about my current setup is being able to order a single vial at a time. A 20mg vial of Reta can easily last me 2–3 months, so buying large quantities doesn't seem necessary for me right now. I also came across a website Peptaura which seems to have pretty decent prices as well.

I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences or any other recommendations, thanks!

@Nuncles Awesome! Thanks for that info it looks like theres everything I need in the Calc&Tools tab. Sounds like I'll be ordering the v4 when they restock. Thank you

II'm looking to switch to an injector pen and could use some advice. I travel for a living and am in airports constantly, so a pen seems like it will be more convenient than preloaded syringes. I've never had an issue with TSA and the preloaded syringes, so I'm assuming the same for the pens?

Of the V4, V3.5, and V2, which is the most compact and travel-friendly? My main goal is finding the slimmest option that will fit in a standard insulin travel canister.

I currently use 1 mL 31G 5/16" (8 mm) insulin syringes. What needle size are most people using? Would 32G 4 mm pen needles be suitable for subQ?

Also, where do most people order replacement pen needles, and how long do V4/V3.5 restocks typically take?

Thanks in advance! I'm still learning, so pardon me if some of these are basic questions.