[Daniel O’Rourke]

Thanks Both. I have tried boron for a few months previously and cut it out because it didn’t seem to have any impact.

Noted on the thyroid check though.

It’s a big commitment to start TRT but got to the point where even though my test levels appear good on paper, I don’t feel it in person. However, it’s the reason I posted here as you guys have a lot of experience in this and if you don’t think I would gain much benefit with the potential side effects not worth it

What did your bloods say in terms of free testosterone after a few months. No increase ?

If so then maybe trt is worth a try [/quote]
Thanks Hilly.

There has been a slight rise but also significant increase with SHBG which makes it essentially redundant. I have also got leaner in that period so not sure if that has raiser my SHBG.

If giving TRT a go (which I probably will), would starting at 150mg be a logical approach?

October 2025:

Albumin: 47 g/L
SHBG: 46.4 nmol/L

FSH: 2.3 IU/L
LH: 1.8 IU/L
Oestradiol: 139 pmol/L
Testosterone (Total): 21.3 nmol/L

Free Testosterone (Calculated): 0.356 nmol/L
Free Androgen Index: 45.9
Prolactin: 150 mIU/L

DHEA Sulphate: 7.69 µmol/L

March 2026:

Albumin: 43 g/L
SHBG: 63 nmol/L

FSH: 3.7 IU/L
LH: 5.3 IU/L
Oestradiol: 106 pmol/L
Testosterone (Total): 26.4 nmol/L

Free Testosterone (Calculated): 0.384 nmol/L
Free Androgen Index: 42.2
Prolactin: 286 mIU/L

DHEA Sulphate: 5.45 µmol/L

[Daniel O’Rourke]

Thanks Both. I have tried boron for a few months previously and cut it out because it didn’t seem to have any impact.

Noted on the thyroid check though.

It’s a big commitment to start TRT but got to the point where even though my test levels appear good on paper, I don’t feel it in person. However, it’s the reason I posted here as you guys have a lot of experience in this and if you don’t think I would gain much benefit with the potential side effects not worth it

[Daniel O’Rourke]

The title is obviously should have been Reta dosage guidance..

[Daniel O’Rourke]

Non mixed fine in the cupboard , but keep longer in the fridge

Mixed , that will already of lost a lot since Tuesday

Typical, lesson learned. Will purchase more.

[Daniel O’Rourke]

Mixed ?

Yeah mixed Tuesday and left in cupboard

[Daniel O’Rourke]

Store in fridge

Thanks Jordan. I moved them to the fridge but have been in a cupboard since Tuesday. Are they likely to have lost potency, and will need to be replaced?

[Daniel O’Rourke]

Defo no shame ! The ghkcu has actually made my skin “ nice “ , for the first time ever lol. And I fucking love slu , I’m taking 3 caps on wake and 3 before training and my fitness and drive in training is absurd .

Are you getting rhe 100mg ghkcu? ( I advise this if the goal is to have the best skin possible as then you can use 3000mcg a day and the bottle last a month )

Thanks for the advice and will get the 100mg Ghkcu. How do I prepare it to get the 3000mcg dosage? This is probably common sense but I’m a total newbie.

[Daniel O’Rourke]

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Can the SLU also be taken orally? Because I think I also see them in capsules on proforma?[/quote]
Hi Peter, did you purchase the SLU capsule from Proforma? I am considering it rather than the injectable but not sure if to go for the injectable if more effective.

[Daniel O’Rourke]

Does my hormone profile look sufficient for my age, or could TRT benefit me? I do have slight low T symptoms.

[Daniel O’Rourke]

I’m 40 mate I feel ya lol. I personally like mot c and 5 amino 1mq for performance/ energy and feel good with a touch of anti aging, and lime ghk cu for healing , skin etc

Thanks Sasan. Will go for it

[Daniel O’Rourke]

Hi Daniel, we are all getting older! I’m not sure how much peptides are going to help with that but if you’re leading a healthy lifestyle I think that will keep you feeling as young as possible.

That is very true Louis, but it shouldn’t stop us from optimising the way we look and feel if possible. I have heard good things on reta, GHK cu and mots-c so might give them a go and see if there any benefits. Thanks for your reply

[Daniel O’Rourke]

Anti aging and feeling good. being lean and building muscle is my main objective, Sasan. I feel like I have got to a point in my life where, although I am 37, I have started to feel like I’m getting slightly older