CopperPebble16
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Doctors fear possible contaminated counterfeit peptide batch after seventh case of acute liver damage (AU)
I checked into what might explain this problem and came across the issue with a badly produced lipid attachment. In short that attachment g…
Aug 25
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Mixing Different Peptides into One Syringe
Insulin has 51 amino acids so it falls outside the usual peptide definition these days. Still, if you remember it from the 1920s I won’t ar…
Aug 23
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Mixing Different Peptides into One Syringe
That’s like saying you’ve used lead pipes for years and never noticed a problem. I’d still avoid it no matter what any chart claims. You ca…
Aug 23
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Is anyone else cold all the time now?
Check your TSH along with free T4 and free T3. It's a cheap test you can order yourself and get drawn at Quest or Labcorp. Thyroid hormones…
Aug 23
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Should I tell my doctor about using retatrutide after big A1C improvements
I wonder how many people already have coverage for a brand name GLP through their insurance based on their health conditions but have not c…
Aug 23
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Vial with positive pressure during reconstitution
It is surprising that no one here seems to grasp that missing vacuum indicates a failed seal and lost sterility. It also allows oxygen and …
Aug 19
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Non-drinker since starting GLP considering wine on Europe trip
The idea that drinking is an essential part of European culture is outdated. People there are just as aware as everyone else that recent sc…
Aug 17
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Told my wife I’m taking Reta got in trouble
There’s been a recent shift toward shallower injections, and for TRT amounts alternating delts with smaller needles works fine. It’s painle…
Aug 2
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Worried about breaking the delicate peptide bonds during recon? Well, worry no more...
The tester is wrong.
Aug 1
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Another reason not to trust the FDA
Labs cranking out peptides in secret often rely on bargain basement closures sourced abroad that fall short of medical standards. Those can…
Jul 12
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FDA staff flags peptide risks while public pushes back on compounding limits
If you saw the recording of the compounding advisory committee meeting where peptides long used by 503a and 503b pharmacies were up for an …
Jul 1
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Sterile Filtering Methods Necessity and Limitations for Storage
I always pictured their starting point as one location until realizing it was actually another.
Jun 12
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Sterile Filtering Methods Necessity and Limitations for Storage
Yeah below that level. I carefully check the volume of bacteriostatic water used for mixing and apply two varieties of filters each day for…
Jun 12
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Sterile Filtering Methods Necessity and Limitations for Storage
The main reason for pre wetting in lab settings is to flush out any contaminants from the filter itself. With current quality PES filters u…
Jun 12
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Sterile Filtering Methods Necessity and Limitations for Storage
Good question and something I once thought was needed but it is not. Pre wetting only adds extra dilution to the peptide. Skip it.
Jun 12
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Sterile Filtering Methods Necessity and Limitations for Storage
Here is a chart from a solid study on pharmaceutical protein and peptide drugs. It shows the drop in contaminant particle counts before and…
Jun 12
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Sterile Filtering Methods Necessity and Limitations for Storage
It seems to differ by brand. I use thirteen millimeter PES filters and see about two units held which is point six six percent for a three …
Jun 12
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Sterile Filtering Methods Necessity and Limitations for Storage
I remove the filter, pull air into the syringe, reconnect and push air through to recover most of the held volume. Stop when resistance bui…
Jun 12
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Sterile Filtering Methods Necessity and Limitations for Storage
Sterile means no living organisms present. It does not mean free of every contaminant. That is why sterile water needs extra specs to be sa…
Jun 10
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Sterile Filtering Methods Necessity and Limitations for Storage
Bacteria will not pass but other issues remain. Endotoxin poses less danger than repeated shots of various contaminants, bacteria, clumps, …
Jun 9