We get this question a lot, which is exactly why we put together a simple list of the research supplies we actually use and trust, instead of having people guess. When it comes to needles and syringes, the goal is accuracy, consistency, and reliable delivery — not what’s smallest or trendiest. That’s why: - Smaller syringes = better accuracy for small doses - And why I generally prefer a ½” 29g needle over a 5/16” 31g The slightly longer length gives more margin for consistent subQ delivery across different body types and injection sites. The shorter 31g needles can work, especially if someone is very lean, but they’re more technique-dependent and easier to be too shallow with. Comfort-wise, most people don’t notice a meaningful difference. All of the supplies we recommend are basic, no-nonsense tools we personally purchase through Amazon because they’re easy to source, consistently available, and clearly spec’d. Nothing fancy. Nothing gimmicky. Just reliable equipment that supports clean, precise research practices. Everything shared is for research and educational purposes only. The goal is to remove confusion, save time, and help people follow best practices. Start simple. Stay organized. Be precise. That’s how real research is done. Link for Reconstitution Solution: https://a.co/d/041SVcEm Link for Alcohol Prep Pads: https://a.co/d/0fX2kyaL Link for 1mL, 29 Gauge, 1/2 inch Syringes: Note you can also find a purchase different size syringes depending on your application: https://a.co/d/0c8tbJvb

Six hours of sleep isn’t ideal—but pretending it’s eight doesn’t make it so. If your schedule is fixed, the smartest move isn’t chasing supplements or sedatives. It’s engineering depth, timing, and recovery efficiency inside the window you actually have. That means: - Falling asleep faster - Spending a higher percentage of the night in slow-wave sleep - Making sure GH and melatonin are peaking inside your sleep window—not outside it Peptides don’t replace sleep. They increase the return on each hour when the duration is capped. This Is About Compression, Not Hacking: The mistake people make is trying to force sleep: - More pills - More sedation - More unconsciousness That usually backfires by flattening deep sleep and fragmenting REM. The approach outlined here does the opposite: - Calm the nervous system without sedation - Bias sleep toward delta waves - Amplify the recovery signals that already occur during deep sleep - Align circadian timing so those signals happen when you’re actually asleep You’re not extending the night. You're compressing more restoration into it. One More Time, Plainly: If you’re stuck at ~6 hours, the hierarchy is: 1. Onset speed – Don’t waste 45 minutes lying awake 2. Slow-wave density – More deep sleep per hour 3. GH efficiency – Bigger recovery signal during SWS 4. Circadian timing – Right sleep at the right biological time Everything in the stack maps to one of those levers. Don’t Skip the Boring Stuff: No peptide overrides these: - Same bed and wake time, even on weekends - Dark room, cool temperature, zero light leaks - Caffeine out by early afternoon - Alcohol nowhere near bedtime - Last real meal 3–4 hours before sleep If those are broken, peptides just make an expensive mess. Bottom Line: If eight hours isn’t happening, stop pretending it will. Build a protocol that: - Gets you asleep faster - Pushes you deeper - Makes your GH pulses count - Keeps your circadian rhythm honest

Has anyone had any luck treating with peptides: • alpha intrusion sleep disorder, • immune system dysregulation, • neurological symptoms such as nerve pain and hyperarousal

After you read this, you might want to have your blood analyzed. We now have partnerships and can provide you with everything you need if you are interested. One of the biggest misconceptions around bloodwork is that it tells you whether someone is healthy or unhealthy in a black-and-white way. It doesn’t. Bloodwork tells a story. And once you understand what to look for, especially after 40, you can clearly see the difference between a body that is adapted, efficient, and resilient versus one that is inflamed, stressed, and slowly breaking down. The Big Picture Rule I don’t look for one magic number. I look for patterns and trends over time. Fit bloodwork looks calm, stable, and efficient. Struggling bloodwork looks noisy, inflamed, and drifting in the wrong direction year after year. Blood Sugar Control Is the Biggest Separator This is the first thing I look at. Fit bloodwork typically shows: - A1C that is stable and not creeping up year over year - Fasting glucose is in a healthy range - If insulin is tested, it is controlled and not elevated Struggling bloodwork often shows: - A1C is slowly climbing into prediabetes - Fasting glucose consistently over 100 - Insulin resistance shows up before anything else breaks If blood sugar is off, the rest of the labs usually follow. Lipids Tell the Lifestyle Story I’m not just staring at total cholesterol. Fit patterns usually include: - Lower triglycerides - HDL holding strong - Lipids that improve or remain stable with training and nutrition Struggling patterns usually include: - High triglycerides paired with low HDL - Lipids worsen alongside weight gain, poor sleep, and stress This combination almost always points back to insulin resistance and poor recovery. Inflammation Shows How Hard the Body Is Fighting Chronic inflammation is quiet but destructive. Fit bodies tend to show: - Low, stable inflammation markers - Good recovery unless injured or sick Struggling bodies often show: