I'm a relative newbie researcher. I lurked a lot of places just gathering information for quite a while before I found Peptide Critic videos and this site. The candid discussions, without any real perceived sales pitch, confirmed that the research journey is a personal one and it should be defined within one's own comfort zone from the information available. While "published" protocols can provide some guidance, the real information comes from the personal perspective and experiences of others (both positive and negative). This discourse here has allowed me to more comfortably adjust my personal research plans to where I am comfortable rather than blindly proceeding with something I just found on the internet.

To the extent it is helpful, here is what I've found most useful:

Tracker: Smart Peptide Tracker - (online, iOS and Google) - it keeps me focused and contains the tracking tools I needed. The developer is constantly improving it and incorporating user feedback.

Bloodwork: Vitals Vault - I considered Rhythm/Siphox/Function but for the tests I wanted to run and the timing, it was the most economical for me.

Vendors: I have tried several as I was getting comfortable in the space. At this point, I generally look to the following (though I am becoming more critical of the labs used by each to better inform/direct my purchases):

Kits:

• Nexaph, Studz, Crush

Individual Vials:

• Instant Peptides, Southern Aminos, Peptidology, Peptira

I have also tried Solyn, Ion Peptides, and Puratek and had good results and would consider them again.

I have even dipped my toe in the grey with Peptegriddy (and we will see how that goes).

Finally, PENS, PENS and more PENS are the way to go! (FWIW, I like the V4 without the cap best ). Regardless of any residual product lost, I am much more comfortable with the consistency of dosing measurement and efficiency using PENS. Also, the learning of using different pen needles (5mm for most and 8mm for NAD/Glut) from this forum made a huge difference in the comfort of administration.

Thanks to all!

Received my V3 Ultra today (along with the new Rose Gold V4s). Like the new colors. Looking forward to testing the V3 Ultra out.

Great progress. Something for me to strive for.

I find the "build a kit" discounts that allow the multi vial kit to consist of multiple, different items vs the bulk discount for a multiples of a single item. Overall, those seem more beneficial if I'm trying to keep my overall purchases manageable and not add stock for longer period than necessary or desired in order to take advantage of the pricing.

The worst part about the so-called "house cleaning" is that a lot of garbage videos still exist but some of the better, more informative ones have disappeared.

@HockeyRat While I haven't had any ISR with either MOTS-c or SS-31, switching to a longer needle (8mm vs 5mm) made a world of difference with NAD+ and Glutathione.

I bought some using USDC and got the discount.

I apologize if this has been answered before of if the answer is intuitive. I have never used the pens before and am getting ready to load my first pen.

I understand how to use the pen for a standard dose (I.e., click up the number units needed). My question is, when you near the end of the cartridge, how can you determine if you only a "partial" dose remains and if a partial dose is administered, the amount of such partial dose? I want to be able to complete the dose with the next vial/cartridge but need to understand better how to determine that amount?

With the syringe its easy to determine how much is in such partial dose and how much more is needed.

Please advise with any insight regarding the pen (I have a V4).

Thanks.

@vpeptides I bought some of this Tesamorelin batch a couple of weeks ago. I reached out as to status and they expected the COA last week. Obviously it still hasn’t been posted. I’ll give it another week before I start asking again (as I don’t need it yet)

I've made several orders with Instant Peptides in the recent past. Once thing they have started to do that I have yet to see another vendor do is take a picture of the FedEx envelope and the product to be enclosed. An added little step that is much appreciated.

@EXTROPIAN I just finished some KLOW and pulled the remainder just to see. Mine was about 4 units left in cartridge

@vpeptides It appears that the Nexaph Tesamorelin COA was just posted.

Thanks for the additional suggestions.

One thing I forgot to mention -- Label your pens/vials/etc. It is well worth the time and hassle. My only regret is that I bought the Niimbot B1 to save some funds instead of the M1.

@newenough @stevepep Consider me inspired. I think I will make a purchase today as well (and I like the idea of transferring to 10ML vials)

@Snake-Pepskin My protocol was

SS-31 (ramped up from 2mg to 4mg) - daily
MOTS-c (ramped up from 1.5mg to 4mg) - 3x/week
NAD+ (50 mg) - 6x/week
KLOW (4.4mg) - weekdays
Reta - (1.5mg) - 2x/week

I wanted to ramp up to ease into the MOTS-C so as to be aware of any potential reactions. Fortunately, I had none.

I'm running out of things to justify stocking up on --- but I just can't resist ---- I'm sure there is a protocol for that.