This episode got WILD. We're dropping Episode #2 soon and let me just say... if you thought Black Friday was chaotic for YOU, wait until you hear what's happening behind the scenes. Here's what we're diving into: 🔥 Black Friday Absolute MADNESS - Ben literally sleeping on the warehouse floor to get orders out. No, I'm not joking. This man chose concrete over his bed for you crazy researchers. 💀 The SS-31 Situation - Is it gone forever? Are we witnessing the end of an era? We're breaking down what's actually happening with this peptide and whether it's coming back or if we need to pour one out. 🏭 Manufacturing Deep Dive - Ever wonder why restocks take SO LONG? We're walking through the entire process: manufacturing → shipping → testing → listing. Spoiler: it's way more complex than you think. 🦠 Endotoxins & Sterility (aka why this matters more than you realize) - The unglamorous topic that could literally make or break your results. We're making it actually interesting, I promise. 🖨️ BURNING 3D PRINTERS - Yes, you read that right. Things got... heated. This episode is packed with industry secrets, vendor chaos, and the reality of running a peptide operation during the busiest shopping week of the year. Drop a 🔥 if you're ready for this one. Episode drops: Wednesday Morning Subscribe below & we will have Apple Podcasts and Spotify ready to go! https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthevialpodcast

I've been diving into peptide pens for a while now, and I finally found the solution I was looking for: RefillPen. The first company I looked at didn't have their v2 pens available, and their cartridges weren't pre-sterilized (which was a dealbreaker for me). I want companies that are transparent about timing and, most importantly, actually care about you, the customer. RefillPen checks all the boxes: ✅ V2 pens in stock ✅ Pre-sterilized cartridges (ready to go) ✅ Quality you can trust Even better? The owner is actually here in our community, so if you have any questions, you can ask @Ivy Lynn directly. That kind of accessibility and transparency speaks volumes. Ivy reached out to me while I was sick a couple of weeks ago just to see how I was feeling. I'm looking for real connections in this community, and you can tell when you find good people. Save 10% with code: DEREK 👉 https://www.refillpen.com/?ref=DEREK The way they ship, package, and handle customer service is all top-tier. I have a second unboxing coming of some of their storage containers, and they went above and beyond again. You can genuinely tell how much they care about this community and what they're doing. Check them out if you've been considering making the switch to reusable pens. Worth every penny. Drop any questions below! 👇

I’m on a mission to find the best syringes for peptide injections and would love to hear what everyone here is using. Lately I’ve noticed a huge difference in comfort and quality between brands: - Some needles feel buttery smooth going in - Others feel dull, draggy, and leave more bruising - Barrel markings on some are crystal clear, others are crooked or hard to read For subQ peptide injections: - What brand and model are you using? BD / Embecta, EasyTouch, SureComfort, Terumo, Monoject, something else’s? - What size do you prefer? Gauge (31G, 30G, 29G, etc.) Length (4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 12.7 mm) Volume (0.3 mL, 0.5 mL, 1.0 mL) - What actually makes them your favorite? Sharpness / pain level Plunger glide Accuracy and readability of the units Fewer leaks / less bruising. If you’ve tried multiple brands, I’d really like to hear your A vs B comparison: - “Brand X was great, but Brand Y felt noticeably sharper” - “These markings are way easier to see” - “This brand bruised me more / less” Ultimately I’m trying to narrow down which syringes peptide users actually trust and reorder, not just whatever shows up first on Amazon or is cheapest. Drop your brand + size combo and a quick note on why you like it (or hate it). Your experience will help a lot of us dial in a better pinning setup. 🙌

So.I was prescribed Zepbound 5MG/0.5 Ml. What is the equivalent and where should I look 1st??

My research subject keeps developing pretty nasty bruises at every GHK-Cu injection site, even when technique, needle size, and injection depth are all the same as with other peptides. What’s interesting is that this only happens with GHK-Cu… no bruising at all with BPC-157, TB-500, etc. Has anyone else seen consistent bruising or prolonged soreness specifically with GHK-Cu in their research? If so, did you figure out why or find anything that helped mitigate it?