I am on hrr along with the mitochondrial peps, had blood work this week with a high red blood count, can anyone chime in on this. I know it's not a totally peptide question, but I'm wondering what bearing trt has along with peps! Thanks

Derek just posted an awesome video about numbing wipes on TikTok. I always hear everyone talking about the stinging during pinning. What I’m experiencing happens about an hour afterward and lasts throughout the rest of the day, but never into the next day. It’s a dull pain, kind of like being sore from getting punched earlier. For some reason, applying pressure with my hand to the area actually gives me a bit of relief. I’m just curious if anyone else has experienced this. I pin 12 units of Ghk-cu 50mg reconstituted with 3ML of bac water.

Has anyone here run tirzepatide first, experiment with reta, and decide tirzepatide worked better for them? I ask because I started with Reta and have experienced some emotional flatness and wondering if Tirz might work better for me. I would love to hear your stories.

Hey everyone — long-time reader, first-time poster 👋 I wanted to share a bit of my current research protocol and get feedback from those who have experience with both tirzepatide and retatrutide, specifically around muscle retention and body recomposition. Subject background: Female, 35, 5’1”, desk job but moderately active (3-4 45ish minute gym sessions a week) Subject previously ran tirzepatide at 5mg/week, resulting in ~25 lb total loss. After hitting a plateau, she discontinued tirz and has been off for 4+ weeks. Primary reason for switching compounds: While fat loss on tirz was excellent, the remaining goal is further fat loss with better muscle retention / recomp, especially given that females tend to preserve lean mass less efficiently than males during weight loss. New protocol: - Retatrutide starting at 1mg/week for 4 weeks - Planned titration to 2mg/week (split dose: Monday / Thursday) - Intention to hold at the lowest effective dose for as long as results are present The choice to switch to reta is based on research showing improved fat oxidation, metabolic rate, and lean mass preservation vs GLP-1/GIP-only compounds. Main question for the group: For those who have researched both tirzepatide and retatrutide, did you notice a meaningful difference in muscle retention, firmness, or overall body recomposition when switching to reta — especially in female subjects? I’m particularly curious about: • Muscle retention • Strength preservation • Visual “toning” / recomposition • Differences in early vs later-phase results Would love to hear both data-driven insights and real-world experience. Appreciate everyone’s input!

Got bloodwork done and turns out I got low testosterone, started hormone injections on Friday. I know this is a peptide community of course but just wondering if anyone is also in the same boat? And if you're doing anything peptide wise or lifestyle-wise to also help boost testosterone back up?