Peptide Critic Community

@ResearchCat
That's a very creative and GREAT idea! I'm gonna try it! Thanks!

@djoelcassell
I totally agree about mitochondrial efficiency and reducing systemic inflammation. I currently have a cracked spine which has allowed m spinal column to shift forward. I need a 3 segment spinal fusion of L4-S1. Unrelated... I also need a 3 segment spinal fusion in my neck.

I was in chronic pain for 30+ years. My neck inflammation kept me from turning my neck making driving difficult. My back pain kept me from playing golf, pickleball and even getting up off the floor after petting my dogs. Nerve pain down my legs kept me from sleeping. As a result, I had brain fog, etc. Life really sucked.

I started on the Reta for weight loss at a mere 1.5 mg and within 2 weeks my pain was ZERO... meaning a big fat donut hole ZERO. I still need surgery but may now be able to delay it as I wait for a better solution than fusion. I am 60 but have always been very athletic even playing on our national soccer team decades ago.

The Reta is also amazing at reducing inflammation. It has been life changing.

I now take KLOW (thinking of switching to Wolverine for bigger doses of the heavy lifters), SS-31 (had BAD, long lasting allergic reaction to MOTS-C), N-acetyl Semax Amidate and now Tesa-Ipa blend for sleep and any remaining visceral fat not lost during my 30 lb drop.

Now I sleep, am pain free and back to living anormal, active life.

And of course then my friends and colleagues started asking me about peptides and it has progressed into more than just me being a lab rat.

So grateful to Randy and this community for keeping me safe while I am learning and for trying to prevent bad actors from ruining the reputation of these amazing substances which can help tens of millions of people. I hope to be an integral part and I hope to help change the lives of others who can truly benefit from peptides.

I am 5'0", 60 y/o female. I started Reta (1.5mg) on 4-21-2026. I was 150 lb. Today, 7-20-2026 I weigh exactly 125 lb. Just 3 lbs left to reach my goal.

I stalled at 129 lb for 4 frustrating weeks. I had stalled before, but not that long. Like Extropian said, dial down the Reta and increase the calories. Also, when I can't stand the sight of food, I find it it easier to choke down the protein if I pair it with a carb. That means hamburgers WITH buns, sandwiches, half of a bagel with cream cheese. Then go low carb again and boom! Listen to your body. If it's craving something, there's a reason. Eat it!

Now I'm trying to figure out the low maintenance dose I will likely stay on forever. Thoughts? 1 unit... which is barely a drop in a 100 unit syringe... lol?!