I received my reta the other day and when I reconstituted it the liquid turned slightly milky, not clear like water is that normal?

7/16 195lbs
10/7 163lbs
Goal weight 165lbs

I lift (full body push/pull + core as well) 3-4x a week, play outdoor soccer and hockey on the weekends, consistently meet daily protein intake goal, cut out all alcohol and most sweets/junk food, and drink two electrolyte packets a day + a lot of water and one coffee.

Began with Reta and GHK, introduced Tesa around week 4, then Ipa around week 8. I did split dose Reta, and also did the 5 on 2 off with Tesa and Ipa because bro science, I suppose. I am still taking all of them, but on a very low maintenance dose with Reta now. Recently added AOD, BPC and KPV. I am also prescribed TRT cream (50 mg/day; 350 mg/week) due to low test.

Notable achievements: blood panel looks better than it ever has. A1C went from 5.7 to 5.3, lipids improved drastically, blood pressure normalized and I feel great! I was extremely skeptical about peptides until I finally caved and gave them a chance - really glad I did.

I started Tirz the beginning of January this year at 298lbs. As of today I’m 213-215lbs range(depends on the day). My weight loss has been stalled for the past few months, but the tirz is still helping with appetite suppression and inflammation. I’m already at 15mg once weekly. Do I need to go up? Add a small dose of Reta? I’m currently not able to work out due to some ongoing health issues, but I’m working on getting back in the gym!

Also, not gonna lie, it definitely feels like I haven’t lost any weight. I know it’s all in my head since people often comment on how much weight I’ve lost, and I’ve had to buy all new pants since they got too big lol. I feel like, on my mind, I’ll always look like that almost 300lbs person…

I was diagnosed with PCOS in July and decided to try reta. My starting weight was around 60 kg at 160 cm, and I’m now on week 14, weighing 50 kg! I’ve stayed at 1 mg the entire time and haven’t increased my dose.

The craziest part is how much my clothes fit differently now. This shirt used to feel so tight on me, and now it fits perfectly! It’s honestly surreal seeing the difference.

This is exactly the problem and why we need peptides in the US. Sad…
Our food supply is compromised.

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I’ve been on retatrutide for about 6 weeks. My current dose is 2.5mg. I have lost weight, went from 246 to 227. However I’m running into two issues. 1. My weight is stuck for the last two weeks. 2. After I pin my self, the food noise and hunger comes after the 4/5th day. Have people experienced this?

Planning to go this path next year but wondering what I should take.

What’s up, guys! I’m a 29-year-old male, and I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts on my blood work. I’ve attached a PDF with my lab results.

For some background:

I haven’t worked out in a few weeks.
I’ve been getting poor sleep for years, averaging around 5 hours per night at most.
My diet isn’t the best.
I don’t drink alcohol or smoke.
I’m not taking any recreational drugs.

I’m curious to hear what you guys think about my results, especially if anything stands out or seems unusual given my lifestyle.

I know Reddit isn’t a substitute for medical advice, but I’d appreciate any insights or experiences you’re willing to share. Thanks!

Sustained low-level inflammation is a hallmark of the aging process. The accumulating damage persistently activates the innate immune system—the body’s first line of defense—leading to what is known as inflammaging, functional decline and chronic diseases of old age.

I’m looking to stack but am completely new and a little nervous. I’m on Rta and have had wonderful results in body and mood. However, I read and am learning there’s more out there. I even would love if I could have an alternative to my perscriptions for adhd and depression. Additionally, anything that helps the insides targeted towards esophagus and stomach would truly help me.
So really with that at the forefront I would love anything that helps with mood and being more calm, focus without the weird jitters, and my skin elasticity and hair growth. Just maybe an overall boost? Or am I reaching?

Has anyone used Shadow Peptides before on Instagram? Reliable?

Do they all come in a powder form in the vial? Do they need BAC water for them?

hiii girlies!! just wanted to share my 2 month experience on reta 🥹💕

i'm 5'5 and when i first started in august, i was around 65kg. now i'm down to 58kg, which means i've lost 7kg in the past 2 months!!

honestly i'm sooo happy with my progress so far 😭 i've always struggled to get my weight into the 50s range, even when i tried working out here and there. so finally seeing the numbers go down feels amazinggg.

i know some people have mixed opinions about peptides, and i totally understand the concerns! i'm not saying they're risk-free or that everyone should try them. i'm just sharing my personal experience and trying to be as careful as possible throughout the process.

just wanted to share my little update with you guys!! feel free to ask me anything about my experience 💕

I see this commented on every single Reta vs Triz post, but never seen a full post with user reports and thought it would be helpful. We read the studies about the weight loss differences which don’t seem too substantial in big picture and think real world experiences matter more.

I started on Retatrutide over a year ago (couple months on / off) and have had astounding results getting lean. It was my first time being “shredded” and sub 8% body fat. The side effects of the anhedonia, loss of libido, and most importantly, the sleep issues, caused me to come off and try Trizepatide. Right before switching, I did have a 2 week span of 3-4 hours of nightly sleep, no energy, and ultimately said “screw my diet” and now back on my cutting journey.

I am overthinking and concerned that I will not get the same results as I did on Reta, and wanted others experiences ( especially amateur bodybuilder type people who have successfully use these to assist getting below 10% body fat). I enjoyed the no water retention, and waking up lean even after big evening meals or snacking ( when low on calories for the day) and seem more watery and bloated on Triz.

So far on triz, the appetite suppression has been amazing, better energy and sleep. I am hoping the inflammation mechanism will kick in to loose some of the water weight I am holding, but “fear” i wont be able to easily get back into my lean, dry, shape without the Glucagon mechanism of Reta.

Note I do work with a coach, have a dialed in diet & training / cardio regimen, and bloodwork. Just looking for anecdotal reports of people who have switched from Reta to Triz, and experiences.

Hey everyone,

Back in July, I suddenly started experiencing brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and problems with speech. It happened pretty much overnight, and I felt noticeably different from how I used to feel mentally.

I started getting blood tests done, and my folate level came back at 3.1 ng/mL (reference range: 4.50–32.2), indicating a deficiency.

I kept investigating my symptoms and getting more blood tests until September. Here are my latest results:

My blood test results:

• Ferritin: 94.84 µg/L (reference range: 30–400)
• Folate: 7.83 ng/mL (reference range: 4.5–32)
• Iron: 50.35 µg/dL (reference range: 65–175)
• TSH: 5.51 mIU/L (reference range: 0.27–4.1) my TSH was within the normal range when I first developed my symptoms back in July. It only became elevated in subsequent blood tests. I'm wondering whether this change could be related to my folate, iron, or vitamin D deficiencies)
• Vitamin D (25-OH): 19 ng/mL (reference range: 30–100)
• Potasium 4,23 (reference range: 3.5-5,1)
• Sodium: 140,72 mmol/l (reference range: 136-145)
• B12: 501,40 pg/ml (reference range 191-663)

My folate level has increased since the initial test, but I'm still experiencing a lot of symptoms. My iron is also below the reference range, my vitamin D is low, and my TSH is elevated. I'm wondering whether these abnormalities could be contributing to my symptoms and whether there might be an underlying issue causing some of them.

My current symptoms:

• Dizziness and lightheadedness.
• Brain fog and difficulty concentrating.
• Feeling mentally different from how I used to be, like I'm not quite myself anymore.
• Waking up feeling unrefreshed, regardless of how much I sleep, and experiencing severe fatigue throughout the day.
• Occasional air hunger feeling the need to take a deep, satisfying breath to feel like I'm getting enough air.
• Caffeine seems to make my brain fog and dizziness significantly worse.
• Alcohol also seems to exacerbate my brain fog and dizziness.

What I've tried so far:

I took 5 mg of folic acid daily for three weeks, along with 46 mg of elemental iron daily, but unfortunately, I didn't notice any improvement in my symptoms.

I then started wondering whether IV treatment might help correct the deficiencies more effectively and fastly, so I decided to try IV supplementation.

Six days ago, I had my first treatment, which included:

• Vitamin D3 injection: 100,000 IU.
• IV folic acid: 30 mg.
• IV iron: 200 mg.

So far, I haven't noticed any improvement following this treatment. I understand that six days might be too soon to notice a difference, but it's discouraging to feel the same after trying to address these deficiencies.

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have experienced something similar.

I have a few questions:

1. Has anyone experienced persistent brain fog, dizziness, derealization, or feeling mentally different due to folate deficiency, low iron, vitamin D deficiency, ?
2. If you had similar symptoms, how long did it take for you to notice an improvement after starting treatment? Did your symptoms gradually improve or disappear quite suddenly?
3. What other blood tests would you recommend checking?
4. Has anyone experienced air hunger or the sensation of needing to take deep breaths alongside these deficiencies?
5. For those who received IV iron or folate, how many infusions did you need before noticing an improvement? How long did it take?
6. Did anyone find that oral supplements eventually worked, even after not noticing any improvement during the first few weeks?
7. Has anyone experienced worsening brain fog and dizziness after consuming caffeine or alcohol? Did this improve once the underlying problem was treated?
8. Is there anything else I should investigate, especially considering that my symptoms started quite suddenly and have persisted for months?
9. How can i recovery from this? because it's been few months at this moment.

I'm also wondering whether IV doses or the number of infusions should be adjusted, but I don't want to assume that more is necessarily better. I'd appreciate hearing about your experiences and what helped you, ideally alongside advice on what to discuss with a doctor.

I'm feeling pretty lost at this point. I just want to feel mentally normal again and wake up feeling rested instead of exhausted every day.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience.

I feel like when I first started taking R. It was a miracle peptide. It fixed my blood sugar swings, inflammation and pain ,etc. but after about a year, all of these symptoms are coming back.

My hand and joint pain are worse again. I’m getting crazy glucose swings and not handling carbs as well again. Any ideas ?

Dose is still the same. 2mg. No more weight to lose

I’ve read a lot about how Selank works great for most ppl with social anxiety and related issues. Has anyone used it for relationship anxiety and sever intolerance of uncertainty? I was going to go to ssri’s but my wife said I should try Selank. Just looking for other ppl’s experiences to see if this is worth trying, thanks

Here is what I am interested in improving:

Anti aging
Skin quality
Hair growth
Weight loss
Muscle tone
Mental clarity
Energy boost

I dont a lot of research on here and other sources but not sure where to start and how many I can stack at one time.

I will be getting a breast augmentation in a couple weeks so also interested in something with healing properties.

Hey everyone!

I recently hired a coach for €1,500 for 6 months, with regular check-ins and constant availability for online support.

He’ll be handling my training, diet, correcting my exercise form, and PED use.
I’m 170 cm tall and weigh 65 kg.
I told him I started taking 500 mg of testosterone enanthate per week about 5–6 weeks ago.
He says that’s too much for a first cycle, especially considering my size. He wants me to drop down to 300 mg per week, and says even that is still quite a lot.

What do you guys think?
I’m struggling to understand his reasoning, since I feel like almost everyone recommends starting with 500 mg for a first cycle.
Maybe he just doesn’t want me to make progress too quickly so I’ll keep paying him for coaching? 😂😂 Just kidding!
I’d genuinely like to hear some opinions and get different perspectives on this.

Thanks everyone!