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How much do you have in your freezer?

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Summary

How much reta or tirz do people keep stocked in the freezer and how do they store it long term?

Participants report keeping anywhere from one kit to eight or ten years' worth of reta and tirz in their freezers, with plans to buy more before supplies run low. Storage methods include insulated containers, vacuum sealing, and avoiding frost-free cycles to limit temperature swings. Several note that reta appears less stable than tirz when frozen or after reconstitution, leading some to split powder into smaller vials or aliquot after mixing. People also mention keeping backup options like sema or cagri even if they may never use them.

What this discussion establishesWhere people disagree

Whether reta can safely be frozen and thawed multiple times or stored reconstituted for long periods, with some treating any degradation above 10 percent as a reason to discard and others planning to adjust doses accordingly.

Still open

Precise long-term degradation percentages for reta under typical home freezer conditions without access to proprietary test results.

Nothing here is advice.

41 replies · 19 people
RustKettle37archiveopening postFeb 19

I have a complete package of that item at the moment. Once I hit my goal for dropping pounds, the idea is to switch over to a steady upkeep level from then on without stopping. It makes me curious what quantities other folks tend to store up for themselves. Any amount that makes sense for me to hold will hinge on how long the item stays good before it starts to break down. Has anyone come across dependable studies covering this so far?

WryLedger88archiveFeb 19

All that to say, I have saved a lot on more than I ever planned...

WarmAlder92archiveFeb 19

From my own experience having enough on hand for three years while cutting back ends up stretching into five years once things settle into a routine. Still the second someone tries that first one they end up stuck with it for good after that point they just start gathering scarce objects along with furs.

IronBramble31archiveFeb 19

Too much is not enough!

AmberBeacon59archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @RustKettle37 (opening post)

I was wondering what exactly makes up a full package. Recently I got a set with ten small containers holding fifty milligrams apiece. Delivery is expected to begin following the festival break. Right now my weekly intake sits at two milligrams, after starting lower for a couple weeks, and this amount should cover me for two hundred fifty weeks total. I took the initial two milligram injection earlier today. Not sure what strength I'll settle on eventually, though it looks like enough to keep me going for quite some time.

SteadyTimber49archiveFeb 19

My stockpile isn't huge yet though I'd like it to be larger. Money is what's holding me back at the moment. Right now there's one reta kit sitting in the freezer along with two additional ones and a pair of klow kits heading here soon. Planning to make a purchase each month whenever budget allows building up to an enormous collection of everything eventually.

WarmAlder92archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @AmberBeacon59

That much product seems excessive if the dose stays small. I never keep one container going beyond a couple months even when I'm willing to accept more uncertainty. This compound does not handle being frozen well at all compared to the similar one. To stretch things out I would split everything after mixing by running it through a filter into several sealed sterile containers. That limits each one to just a handful of punctures while storing the others cold and away from light. Having so many seems excessive especially since the cost was low. Anything that changes appearance even slightly I would discard right away. I hate sounding negative but checking a mixing calculator makes sense with all this time available. Figuring out how to get the extra supplies and actually using them is worth considering. Hope things go well for you.

AmberBeacon59archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @WarmAlder92

Appreciate the suggestions! Right now I've got just 6 mg of mixed Reta on hand and was hoping the larger supply would arrive before it runs low over the coming three weeks. I have no plans to remain at the 2 mg level, but if that ends up happening I may need to mix it up in smaller portions the way you mentioned.

RustWillow38archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @AmberBeacon59

Mixing the powder leaves it good for only eight weeks from what I can tell. Using two milligrams each week or even four would stretch one prepared container across more than twelve weeks which goes past the limit once combined. That explains why I started with the smaller containers instead.

SlowLedger42archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @WarmAlder92

I'm wondering where that detail about reactions to cold storage comes from. From what I've seen, tirz holds up well under freezing conditions, though I'm aware that might not carry across to reta. It surprises me that reta has a reputation for not handling it well, rather than the situation just being unclear.

SteadyWillow88archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @SlowLedger42

I came across an interview that covers peptide handling in full detail, from mixing methods to solution prep and similar steps. It stands out as the top reference around.

RustWillow38archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @SlowLedger42

I'm also curious about this. From what I know, repeated freezing and thawing along with humidity cause the main damage. I store my items inside the freezer using insulated boxes. Today's freezers include an automatic defrost option which works by periodically warming up to remove ice buildup. While convenient, this process harms things like peptides and isn't suitable for keeping food fresh over extended periods. Freezers without auto-defrost work better for maintaining quality longer. In my situation, I try to prevent the warming phase in my current freezer through the use of those insulated boxes.

WarmAlder92archiveFeb 19

Several research collectives perform stability analyses on these compounds. I'm uncertain whether that particular collective has resumed accepting participants, yet it remains among the simpler ones to join. The first compound maintains stability during extended cold storage and even repeated thawing after mixing, with only about a ten percent loss. The second one breaks down more quickly and is sensitive to refreezing. That level of loss matches the precision limits in measurement and administration for me, making it tolerable. At twenty to thirty percent breakdown, there's a chance of overcompensating in dosage and then getting an unexpectedly strong batch next time. I always consider a freshly mixed container to be stronger than labeled. My initial dose from it tends to be ten to twenty percent more potent compared to the previous one.

WarmAlder92archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @RustWillow38

In my view, assuming the substance remains in powdered form and the disk appears fine without any dampness and maintains its seal, it should last quite a while when stored cold. Regarding that compound, it might remain effective for ages even without cooling, though that's not something I'd count on. When it's still in that dried state, there's no need to stress over any thawing cycles in storage, provided it's away from light and not warm. Putting the water in the cold isn't recommended, yet should it happen without intention, I'd go ahead and utilize it anyway since I'm frugal and a bit nuts. Hoping things go well for you moving forward!

LevelThistle44archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @RustKettle37 (opening post)

In the constant low temperature of an ordinary freezer, folks figure the stuff remains viable for a very long time. I keep a quantity that should cover me for quite some time. At present, I figure my weight reduction phase will wrap up within six or seven months, after which my regular amount should drop to half the maximum I reached. I realize that quitting would lead to regaining the pounds, yet continuing with the injections feels almost effortless to me. I always maintain reserves of all the required items so I can keep regulating my body weight. Beyond that, I hold onto a solid stock of the various compounds, even though I might not ever use them all, since the choice isn't there without them being ready. Acquiring extras beyond likely consumption comes easily, and after a while, amassing more loses its sense of purpose or benefit.

CopperQuill51archiveFeb 19

Currently a kit of reta and a kit of bpc. Neither opened, still debating to even touch the bpc. Was an impulse buy.

SlowLedger42archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @WarmAlder92

It's curious how those findings stay somewhat exclusive. To get them, the testing facility would probably need to perform the entire procedure following your specific directions. Mailing samples after doing tests yourself seems unlikely to maintain sufficient oversight on conditions during transport, making it hard to isolate freezing as the sole variable. Persuading a lab to conduct such a specialized analysis might appeal more to their personal interest than as a compensated task, given their established position in this expanding field. Still, that assumption could be mistaken. While private data isn't expected, perhaps some broader insights from you or others could be offered? With some knowledge in chemistry, a few ideas come to mind, yet they lack real value without confirmation. Another notion involves using a minimal quantity of a non-freezing liquid to initially dissolve the material for division among containers. Once prepared for use, more water could be introduced to reach the target strength, keeping it chilled afterward. This approach might sidestep any transitions between states that could harm the substance upon thawing.

ClearThistle50archiveFeb 19

Tirz thirty mg times seven kits. About to order four more.

RustWillow38archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @WarmAlder92

I was surprised to learn that this stuff stays good in the fridge for such an extended period without any prior knowledge on my part. Therefore preventing light exposure seems sufficient for it. Nevertheless I would opt for some form of insulation to handle temperature variations during periods when the refrigerator door gets opened repeatedly across many months or even longer durations. When it comes to keeping things stored it might appear excessive yet I dislike having to consider matters repeatedly and prefer establishing optimal conditions for preserving quality right from the start so I can forget about it completely until the time comes to utilize whatever it is. Products that have undergone freeze drying do not always meet expectations perfectly as they assume zero humidity and an ideal sealed vessel but fluctuations in temperature impact every natural material along with ongoing shaking from the motor running intermittently and frequent access to the unit throughout twelve months. I find flexible holders helpful in managing those shakes over extended periods and use insulated vessels to keep temperatures consistent which is straightforward and effective. It could be excessive however once it's hidden away with a simple tag applied I can stop worrying about it.

RustWillow38archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @LevelThistle44

I figure beef keeps fresher and lasts noticeably longer inside a fridge you defrost yourself, thanks to how the self-defrosting models work. Those units run a fan that moves chilled air around and kick on a heater at regular intervals to clear ice from the cooling coils, letting the water run off before the compressor starts up again once a detector confirms the coils are free of frost.

SlowLedger42archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @RustWillow38

Using sealed plastic pouches along with moisture absorbers and placing everything within a protective cooler could eliminate many worries from that list. It might seem excessive and pointless, yet if it gives a feeling of security, those items don't cost much at all. Once you've gone to such lengths for safeguarding compounds during an apocalyptic collapse, perhaps that's overdoing it since weight problems likely won't matter much anymore.

RustWillow38archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @SlowLedger42

Plenty of approaches exist for handling this task and here's the technique I prefer using.

SteadyFenwick51archiveFeb 19

I store 3200 milligrams of Tirz along with 720 milligrams of Reta inside my freezer using sealed containers that also contain desiccant packets. So far there have been zero issues. When it comes to placing reconstituted Reta into the freezer, eventually I will conduct my own trial since undisclosed tests carry no value if their details remain unavailable and membership in a restricted group for viewing them provides no benefit. As with many other matters I will perform the test personally to determine the results. The Reta arrives in vials of 24 milligrams though the true amount is 28. This means that upon changing over I must experiment with portioning out the contents.

RustWillow38archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @SteadyFenwick51

i reckon keeping some chilled storage container inside the freezing section is a worthwhile basic action

RustHarbour10archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @RustKettle37 (opening post)

I store mine inside the freezer using whatever insulated bag works, and they remain good for ages and ages. These insulated zipper bags that included a cooling element are what I picked for keeping them. Right now I've got three of these sets, and I'll get additional ones once I'm left with just a single set.

GreenMeadow27archiveFeb 19

I've got three years worth of tirz tucked away in the freezer along with two years of sema at reduced strength for whenever an extra lift seems useful. Thinking about putting some reta in there too so it can target visceral fat once maintenance starts.

ClearBeacon24archiveFeb 19

Discovering I had misplaced enough for eight or ten years of those two plus a few years of others drove me insane.

RustWillow38archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @ClearBeacon24

I only tried reta. Curious, why do you have both?

ClearBeacon24archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @RustWillow38

I'm currently taking eight milligrams of reta along with five milligrams of tirz. My starting point was tirz by itself and mixing the two has turned out great in my experience. I've lost eighty eight pounds across six months.

RustWillow38archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @ClearBeacon24

What's your take on the way those folks collaborate?

ClearBeacon24archiveFeb 19
↳ replying to @RustWillow38

The main effect on my food cravings came from tirz while reta by itself fell short in comparison.

RustKettle37archiveFeb 20
↳ replying to @WarmAlder92

You nailed it perfectly! I picked 5mg containers since my target involves 1mg on two separate days weekly which matches my ideal level and prevents keeping one mixed container in the refrigerator longer than needed. About four pounds remain before dropping down to a holding amount. Concerning loss of potency in the freezer I might begin noting the buy date on containers from now on. That ten percent shift could be handled well once expected especially while holding steady.

BlueSparrow84archiveFeb 20

I avoid keeping a large collection around so my current supply stays limited to whatever I'm actively using. Three packages are on hand right now including the copper peptide the t30 version and cagrilintide. A single container has already been finished from each one. My approach involves rotating the compounds with recent alternation between the sema and tirz options. Since I could experiment with reta later on building up extra reserves ahead of time doesn't fit how I do things.

ClearThistle50archiveFeb 20
↳ replying to @SlowLedger42

I have seven sets each sealed separately under vacuum and stored together inside an insulated lunch container with double walls plus a large moisture absorber that connects to power.

NorthMarble42archiveFeb 20

I've got enough reta to last roughly eight years. This was the initial peptide I aimed to store up. Waiting around for other offers might have cut my costs, yet keeping a long-term supply just feels satisfying.

PlainAlder11archiveFeb 20
↳ replying to @ClearBeacon24

It's fascinating how this has wiped out hunger for both me and my spouse. We stopped by a neighborhood spot with some pals for a midday meal and divided a half dozen wings between us while I drank three beers that now feel pretty filling after starting the regimen. Some folks next door dropped off a few bites for our usual weekly hangout and I only ate a handful of celery pieces plus one small tomato and a pair of salami slices. Both of us feel completely full so we'll prepare the fish tomorrow instead. I also downed plenty of liquid and mixed up a tiny shake with powder just to get a bit of nutrition in. By the way we gave ourselves the third four milligram shot earlier today.

RustWillow38archiveFeb 20
↳ replying to @PlainAlder11

It described me perfectly starting in October and going until December halfway.

RustWillow38archiveFeb 21
↳ replying to @PlainAlder11

Back in the middle of December things were working well with the lower amount. These days with the higher dose that appetite control isn't doing much anymore. Trying to pinpoint the reason for the drop off. That's why I quit the pair of extras about five days earlier. I had begun them right around when things shifted in December to check whether they might be responsible. Time will tell.

PlainAlder11archiveFeb 21
↳ replying to @RustWillow38

Thanks for asking. Do you notice that constant urge to eat? We're sticking with just Reta for now. My grown son works as a firefighter and holds a nursing license, and he keeps pushing me toward testosterone since he takes it himself while doing weights. He's also the person who first told me about Reta and claims it would make a big difference. I told him I'd rather see a urologist, though he offered to handle getting it. I'd rather have a physician involved and haven't looked into it much myself. I'm 66 and my highest weight I recall was 215, though I'm down to 199 after six weeks since starting on the ninth of February, aiming for 175. Apologies for the long message, I sometimes ramble on.

ClearBeacon24archiveFeb 21
↳ replying to @PlainAlder11

Reactions vary from person to person.

ClearBeacon24archiveFeb 21
↳ replying to @PlainAlder11

In my view growth hormone seems better suited to handling body fat stores compared with testosterone, as long as the amount stays small.

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