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Multi-compound protocol

Metabolic reset and weight management

Visceral fat reduction, metabolic rate elevation, glycemic control, and appetite suppression.

For laboratory research use only. Material is supplied as a research reference standard and is not approved by Health Canada. This protocol is reference information compiled from published literature and supplier documentation, not medical advice. Anyone with a health condition or on medication should speak to a physician first.

Phases

  1. 01

    Month 1 (sensitization)

    • Tirzepatide: 2.5 mg weekly
    • or Retatrutide: 1.0 mg weekly
  2. 02

    Month 2 (escalation)

    • Tirzepatide: 5.0 mg weekly
    • or Retatrutide: 2.0 mg weekly
  3. 03

    Month 3 (therapeutic)

    • Tirzepatide: 7.5 to 10 mg weekly
    • or Retatrutide: 4.0 to 8.0 mg weekly

Operational notes

  • Administer on the same day each week.
  • Hydration of at least 3 L water per day and protein intake of 1.6 g to 2.2 g per kg body weight are stated as mandatory to preserve lean tissue.

Reconstitution

Concentrations depend on the vial size you received, so work them out per compound rather than from a generic chart. Each product's protocol page carries a table computed for the size we ship.

  1. 1Wipe rubber stoppers with 70% isopropyl alcohol prep pads before puncture.
  2. 2Direct bacteriostatic water down the inside glass wall of the vial. Never squirt it directly onto the lyophilized powder.
  3. 3Swirl or roll the vial gently between the palms until dissolved. Do not shake vigorously.
  4. 4Store reconstituted material refrigerated at 2 C to 8 C, protected from direct light.