Skip to content

World

Topics from outside of this forum. Views and opinions represented here may not reflect those of this forum and its members.

A world of content at your fingertips…

Think of this as your global discovery feed. It brings together interesting discussions from across the web and other communities, all in one place.

While you can browse what's trending now, the best way to use this feed is to make it your own. By creating an account, you can follow specific creators and topics to filter out the noise and see only what matters to you.

Ready to dive in? Create an account to start following others, get notified when people reply to you, and save your favorite finds.

Register Login
  • RandyR

    For research use only. Not medical advice.

    Overview

    Tesamorelin is a synthetic 44–amino acid GHRH analog that stimulates endogenous GH release and raises IGF-1 levels.
    It is FDA-approved for reducing visceral fat and is widely researched for body composition, metabolic enhancement, and aging-related applications.
    Most research follows the standard 2 mg once-daily subcutaneous protocol.

    Daily Dosing Protocol (Subcutaneous)

    Standard Daily Dose

    2 mg once daily

    Administered consistently at the same time each day (often in the evening to align with nocturnal GH rhythms).

    Optional Titration Schedule

    Some researchers prefer to begin with a short ramp to improve tolerability.

    Week 1

    1 mg daily

    Weeks 2–12+

    2 mg daily

    This is the typical working and maintenance dose used in clinical and research settings.

    Cycle Length

    While Tesamorelin can be used continuously, the most common research patterns are:

    8–12 weeks on protocol, followed by

    2–4 weeks off, then repeat as needed.

    Longer continuous use (12–24+ weeks) is also documented in research settings.

    Alternate Timing Strategies

    Although daily evening administration is the classic model, researchers may use morning Dosing

    Chosen when subjects report improved energy or reduced nighttime hunger signals.

    Split Dosing

    1 mg twice daily

    Used occasionally to blunt injection-site reactions or flatten GH spikes.


    @lancerlot23 Any update on how this went? Researching Reta and Im +10 bpm, with the same negative results you mention. Last thing i need is more BPM's!
  • P

    This is the official discussion thread for a vendor on PeptideCritic.com.

    📖 View the vendor profile: Peptidology


    Share your experiences with this vendor, ask questions, or add information that might help other community members.

    Please keep discussions respectful and factual.


    After making 2 orders with code "peptidecritic" 10% off, now I get "Usage limit for coupon "peptidecritic" has been reached" error.
  • EXTROPIANE

    My rat Extropy has been using V2 pens for 3mo now and I'm about to upgrade. When she pinch, pin and pray. Extropy lets it sit in her for 10-20 seconds before pulling out slowly. She still notices a drop of peps on the pin tip. She is now using 33G x 4mm, but also it did the same with a 32G. There is a few MCGs lost in every pin. Lately she has been unscrewing the pen reservoir to not lose any more peps. Yes she did use to remove the pen tip but by the time you cap it and unscrew the mcgs add up. It a decent little drop. I didn't mind it, considering it is clear there isn't a backwash into the cartridge. Time to upgrade, "this is the way"...? Follistatin-344 and tesa are not cheap. Please advise.


    @jamiegallien Agree, Im now turning the needle facing down before removing. I figure when you disconnect any pressure or vacuum will gravity release drained aways from the cartridge. Maybe a light flick it empty the needle tip, I excepted the loss of peptide. It never bothered me but I put it out. It was really an observation when some peptides are a mcgs.
  • B

    I've been researching Reta for 2 months now and I've only been able to tolerate it in split doses I haven't been able to go higher than .75mg each time, when I try to go to 1mg I get unbelievably sick. If anyone has experienced the severe stomach pains, vomiting and other gastro problems, have you found something that helps ease it when you titrate up or have you found a different GLP to have less side effects.
    Starting dose was 1mg 1x a week and I had the same effect so I split the dose after 2 weeks .5mg and then at 6 weeks went to .75.

    Feel free to tell me if I'm doing something wrong.


    @BeeKind First find a good source. Always start with .5mg=500mcgs and titrate up until you dial a sweet spot. You can go up and down on your dose. 1mg-2mg that has been most sweet spot. Your sweet spot should be feeling hungry but fill up quick, impulsive food noise such as munching, close to or completely gone all while you burn calories 24/7 do to glucagon. The hunger allows you to eat enough protein and micronutrients to maintain muscle. Use that sweet spot to tune up your diet and start moving, xercise is very important. The more muscle maintained the better you metabolism. You need to do your part. No way around it. Peptides are great tools, if use wisely it can get you there alot quicker then will alone. You can also combine them with AAS, SARM, supplements... Do your home work. The better you know about Reta the better you can navigate. Reta can be stacked depending on your needs. Need a little energy while on Reta? Do Reta and MOTSc. Want to really burn fat? Do Reta with Tesa or like me. Reta + 5amino 1mq and cardanine or Slupp332 instead of cardanine. Reta w Cagrilintide for more hunger suppression. There are many combos you just have to find yours. You can just sit on these. You need to move. "Andale andale arriba arriba"! Reta is amazing, the weight loss is just a product of what is really doing. Dont forget "You're the mouse" so research wisely. All the above are my personal opinion fro m trial and error and still learning. Just consider me as a catalyst like many here. Happy searching. Just find the least effective dose.
  • E

    My RS is a generally medication sensitive type, children's doses for OTC meds, tirz dosing has been 1.25-1.5 mg a week split dose (.6-.7 mg 3.5 days apart) and cannot go higher due to side effects. RS also has a very long history of caloric restriction (276 lbs to 135 lbs) and extreme lethargy and wants to try a cycle of ss-31.

    I'm seeing beginner protocols starting around 5 mg, and wondering if 2.5 mg for this RS is reasonable, if she should start lower, or if it's unlikely to even help lower than 5 mg. Not stacking with Mots-c at this time to try to isolate any issues/benefits that may occur.

    Any other med sensitive types have experience with this one?


    @gym.rat I did read the full write up but have a question regarding sequence. Am posting a separate thread on this and appreciate yours and everyone's knowledge on this.
  • EXTROPIANE

    Is it possible to test your peptides with test strips? They do have strips for bacterial endotoxin test (BET) for injectables as well for heavy metals and even fentanyl. There are urinary strip that detect specific proteins (like albumin) in urine. Maybe someone is brave enough to create test $trip$ for widely used peptides. At least confirm something is in the vial.


    Pregnancy tests detect a specific hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) so you can test it.
  • EXTROPIANE

    Mine so far has been the following:

    1. Energy-MOTS-C, NAD and SS-31 one day and suppliment Co-Q10 with Methylene Blue the other day.
    2. Metabolic and body composition- Reta weekly, 5 amino 1mq and cardarine daily.
    3. Keep me as sane as possible in a nutty world- Semax, selank and NAD+ nasals. Thinking of adding Creatine Ethyl Ester (CEE) as well. Every other day or when i need that extra extra to deal with peep bs. If anyone knows how to flow state 24/7 let me know. lol

    @vpeptides This is why it is good to have options. I just completed a 2 month research of tesa and am glad I finished because my hands hurt all the time and felt swollen, as did my knees and ankles despite Klow. Weight and visceral fat were unchanged. (I know, tesa takes longer than that.) I went right back to cjc/ipa at 250-300mcg each in the AM. Swelling is gone and aches are fading. I am working back to harder workouts but starting to feel better. For me, anyway, CJC/Ipa gives a much faster and stronger result with fewer side effects. As for sermorelin, well, I researched that for 3 months when I first started, and if you want some free vials of it, stop by for burgers and I’ll send you away with them and maybe a bottle of whiskey for your trouble.
  • M

    Vendors that ship to Canada?


    OmegaAmino ships to canada. I have purchased close to 30 vials or a period of time . All have arrived on time in perfect condition.
  • S

    Not naming any particular vendor (sure you know who I'm referring to though), but do some vendors have such random/not standard mg level per vial, so they won't have to actually honor their price match guarantee? And if this is the case, would you skip on ordering from them for what seems to be a tacky bait and switch technique?


    I don't mind being fought over. Go for it, vendors!
  • S

    I'm looking to sourcing for research using Larazotid peptide for "leaky gut" condition. Any recommended U.S. vendors and/or testimonials to dosages, possible contraindications, side effects and/or efficacy?


    @Sunshine_day I think that's a GLP/GIP due to be released late this year or early 2027. There was a video I posted here; about 15 different ones to be rescheduled & made available.
  • M

    I’m a petite tiny woman from NYC that suffered from overweight and obesity for several years due to my health condition, PCOS. I decided to get on tirzepatide (Zepbound) in October 2024, and I had lost over 30lbs by July 2025. Unfortunately, my insurance stopped covering for Zepbound and I had to switch to semaglutide (Wegovy) in August of 2025. Since on wegovy, I lost a measly 8 lbs.

    I still need to lose the last pesky 18lbs.

    I discovered retatrutide through sheer algorithmic chances on tiktok. And through TikTok, I decided to research this discovery on Reddit. Reddit led me through a rabbit-hole and Twitter and YouTube, which led me to this website! I am really excited to read through this forum and find a community from non-judgmental and like-minded people.

    After hundreds of hours worth of research, I'm putting in my order this week!

    Next month, I have my cousin's engagement party to attend in Atlanta, and I will have to do a solo dance performance. I have to now. The pressure is really on to look my best since this will be professionally filmed.

    I hope to lose at least 8 lbs to reach my goal in mid May with Reta.


    @brandenscheidecker Right @myranaam I will just piggy back that prefer good fats over grainy carbs. Outwardly it may look like a mozzarella cheese snack pack has more fat than some rice. But the former won't shoot up your blood sugar compared to rice. If your insurance covers — nowadays many do for a dirt cheap copay — get Continuous Glucose Monitor (Freestyle Libre 3 plus) and closely track how different foods affect your blood sugar. Do that for 3 months at least. It opened my eyes about how different foods affected me. All the problems your mentioned have close connection to insulin resistance and blood sugar spikes.
  • RandyR

    For research use only. Not medical advice.

    Overview

    Glutathione (GSH) is the body’s primary intracellular antioxidant, widely researched for oxidative-stress reduction, detoxification pathways, and cellular protection.
    Subcutaneous administration is commonly used in moderate, recurring weekly doses.

    Weekly Dosing Protocol (Subcutaneous)

    Standard Weekly Range

    100–200 mg per injection

    2–3× weekly
    Typical weekly total: 300–600 mg

    This provides sustained antioxidant support without oversaturating metabolic pathways.

    Titration Schedule

    Weeks 1–2 — Initiation Phase

    100 mg per injection

    2–3× weekly
    Useful for assessing tolerance (rarely an issue with GSH).

    Weeks 3–8 — Maintenance Phase

    300 mg per injection

    3× weekly
    This is the most common long-term research dosing pattern.

    Weeks 9–12 — Extended Phase

    200 mg per injection

    3× weekly
    Continuation for prolonged oxidative-stress or detoxification-focused models.

    Frequency Options

    Common research schedules:

    3× Weekly (Most Popular)

    Monday / Wednesday / Friday

    Produces steady-state systemic antioxidant activity

    2× Weekly

    Used when a milder protocol is desired

    Typically 200 mg twice weekly

    Daily Micro-Dosing (Optional)

    50–100 mg daily

    Used in some dermatologic or oxidative-stress research models

    Not required for standard systemic antioxidant protocols

    Cycle Length

    Typical GSH research cycles:

    6–12 weeks, followed by

    2–4 weeks off, if desired

    Some researchers continue long-term without breaks due to excellent tolerability.

    Common Research Notes

    Subcutaneous GSH is generally well tolerated; mild warmth at the injection site is the most common reaction.

    GSH stacks well with NAC, vitamin C, ALA, and mitochondrial-support protocols.

    Effects tend to be subtle but cumulative — best evaluated over several weeks.

    If used alongside peptides that increase oxidative load, GSH may reduce recovery time and improve subjective well-being.


    @MyB WHATS THE DOSE ON IV INFUSION. I HAVE ACCESS TO DO IN HIME INFUSIONS BUT DON'T KNOW THE DOSAGE AND FREQUENCY. I HAVE 1500MG -FUAN
  • H

    Can someone recommend a Cartalax manufacturer in China or India?


    For anyone new to peptide research, I've also found the Peptides.io peptide library useful for general educational information and references: https://peptides.io/peptides/ Hopefully they'll add a Cartalax page in the future.
  • J

    There are comments on a COA for ara-290 on peptide crafters that I haven't seen before. A quick google makes me think this batch may be dangerous or suspect without identifying exactly WHAT caused the other peak. Anyone know for sure what this means? https://peptidecrafters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HPLC-ARA-290-16-mg-PC-G1-AR16-scaled.png


    My research using AI concluded that mentioned "unretained peak" is something negligible and likely is a moisture or salt. I checked with Peptide Crafters to confirm they run counter-ion step to make it an acetate salt, not TFA. I actually coincidentally purchased the same batch yesterday from them.
  • E

    With all I've read about this pep, I'm wondering why I can't inject directly into flabby places that I want to develop collagen, etc.? Or, can I? I'd also like to inject in some part of my lower glute above the back of my right leg. I don't understand what seems to be 'rules' regarding places to inject. Same with Tirzep; I'd rather use the upper glute. If I might develop scar tissue, I'd rather have it in my a$$ than in my arms and stomach. Yes, I know it stings, but I'm going to dilute mine quite a bit. Does anyone have any insights on this?


    @stevepep it worked for me!
  • N

    Well I just had an unpleasant experience. I just wasted a half a vial of NAD+. Upon filling some pen cartridges I had the bottom plug pop out the bottom of not one, but two cartridges (spilling all of the energy juice into oblivion). I was using a 31 gauge breather needle and a 31 gauge needle on the end of the .2-13mm filter. I've done it this way before with no issues. I didn't think I was pushing too hard or fast on the plunger but I guess I could have. I changed the breather needle on the next two cartridges and everything went as planned. Could it have been a bad breather needle? 31 gauge needles are too small (for breather or filter)? Or was I simply pushing too fast and didn't realize it?

    What's your theory as to what the problem may have been. I lost half of my 10mL vial due to this mistake, so I darn sure want to learn from it.


    @MyB said: @judgetoo once you push the plunger up the exposed glass is no longer sterile. What you’re doing is not a safe handling technique. I've thought this too, but how is it any different than a syringe that has the plunger all the way in to start, then you pull your injectable into it and it contacts what was exposed cylinder? Same thing...
  • Rodney_RatR

    This is a vendor review submitted by Rodney_Rat on PeptideCritic.com.

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)


    Review

    My lab rat over worked his little legs on his wheel, so I got him some TB-500 to help him with his leg muscle and tendon.
    Genpeptide has good prices, fast shipping and secure discrete packaging. My new go to for my peptide research.


    🛒 Shop Genpeptide

    📖 Read the full review: Great pricing and fast shipping

    Discuss this review, share your own experiences, or ask questions about the vendor.

    Please keep discussions respectful and factual.


  • I

    This is a vendor review submitted by iamstevehill on PeptideCritic.com.

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)


    Review

    Great everything! Shipping, customer service, prices, transparency - couldnt ask for a better supplier.


    🛒 Shop Crush Research

    📖 Read the full review: Testing, Shipping and top shelf customer service!

    Discuss this review, share your own experiences, or ask questions about the vendor.

    Please keep discussions respectful and factual.


  • Rodney_RatR

    My lab rat over worked his little legs on his wheel, so I got him a little something to help him with his leg muscle and tendon.
    Genpeptide has good prices, fast shipping and secure discrete packaging.


    GenPep's klow has been really good for my rat. I'm iffy on the ghk-cu's role. But the KPV has really helped with Achilles tendon swelling after he's been on his hamster wheel for too long.
  • X

    Just found out about this type of research and looking forward to all there is to learn and discover. I have several genetically and chronically sick rats that I hope to aid in this research. I am sure I will learn a lot from all of you and hope to contribute back one day. Happy to meet you all.


    Welcome to the community!