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638 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.

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“prior to this, I was using BPC+TB subq and it did not heal it. It was only until I added the GHK-Cu that it started healing”
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LeucineMostly positive
“on a cut I ramp leucine intake through the roof (both through eating more protein generally and also through BCAA and pure luecine supplementation) and I find it helps me retain lean mass better.”
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LeucineMostly positive
“even a small amount (3/4 grams leucine or 5/6 grams bcaa) before resistance training or sports makes a huuuuge difference in my doms”
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LeucineMostly positive
“I only need L-Leucine, so that's what I take, 10mg before training fasted. It's supposed to help you build muscle by spiking insulin”
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Physical TherapyMostly positive
“Finally on my third physical therapist I found some relief and I can live again.”
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Physical TherapyMostly positive
“I’ve tried physical therapy, swimming, exercises, omega-3, turmeric, and other anti-inflammatory stuff—nothing seems to help.”
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Physical TherapyMostly positive
“I tried physical therapy, then the graston technique. Cortisone shots and then eventually debridement surgery. Nothing worked.”
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Physical TherapyMostly positive
“the physical therapy was undoubtedly the most important contribution to my recovery”
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ChondroitinMostly negative
“I started taking 20mg iron bisglycinate before bed along with glucosamine and chondroitin, which significantly reduced the RLS.”
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ChondroitinMostly negative
“I have tried a LOT of supplements (glucosamin, chondroitin, MSM, boron, boswellia, serrapeptase, turmeric, fish oil, D3, K2, celadrin...) and nothing helps”
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ChondroitinMostly negative
“It’s been helpful to my mother for knee issues.”
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High Protein DietMostly positive
“High protein & dark green veggies, lots of water and fuck sugar/soda and artificial sweeteners. It really helped my adhd”
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High Protein DietMostly positive
“I didn't lose any muscle because I ate high protein and worked out everday”
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High Protein DietMostly positive
“Eat more protein earlier in the day. My breakfast and lunch are now mostly protein or entirely. Carbs at dinner. This has done wonders for my mental energy”
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High Protein DietMostly positive
“just doing high protein and gym for 8 months I have gained a lot of strength but not too much muscle”
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Peg MgfMostly positive
“My bench shot up more in 2 weeks than it had in a decade.”
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Peg MgfMostly positive
“The 2 best peptides I've used for growth is peg mgf and igf1-lr3. Cycle these, mgf for a week, then lr3 for a week. Continue for 10 weeks. Insane pumps and growth.”
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Peg MgfMostly positive
“I started using PEG MGF yesterday, I did two shots, one on each side of lower back, sub q of 200 mg.”
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Peg MgfMostly positive
“Peg-MGF also kinda surprised me in that it seemed to be mildly anabolic and led to some cool vascularity effects.”
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IGF-1Mostly positive
“I've gotten legit igf once or twice and simply put it was the most amazing compound I've ever used amazing pumps”
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IGF-1Mostly positive
“IGF-1 always seems to help me maintain a more full look when I'm leaning down”
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IGF-1Mostly positive
“it's commonly accepted that igf-1 is my best bet for cartilage and tendon/ligament damage”
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Cissus QuadrangularisMostly positive
“I have almost the same injury also from 2007. Cissus seems to be the only thing that really helps.”
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Cissus QuadrangularisMostly positive
“Cissus is one of few things that have been shown in studies to aid in bone health. I take it whenever my joints are feeling a bit achy or whenever I'm coming back from an injury, and I swear it helps with healing better than anything I've ever taken.”
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Cissus QuadrangularisMostly positive
“Boswellia and Cissus pretty much changed my life. Would highly recommend”
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Cissus QuadrangularisMostly positive
“I used to for a hand fracture recently and it seemed to heal quickly.”
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“a patient I worked with had to stop taking l-carnitine l-tartare because of high TMAO”
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“There is also LCLT which is the L-Tartrate form of carnitine that im looking at which is supposedly better for test production and sports performance.”
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“I'm a big fan of LCLT. I've gone off and on again a few times, and there's a definite correlation between whether I'm taking it and how well my Sunday sessions go.”
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Protein ShakeMostly positive
“I notice how much of a difference in energy levels a protein shake makes.”
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Protein ShakeMostly positive
“Most days this was 3-5 40-50g shakes. As my stomach recovered to being able to eat real food, I stuck to: Morning shake first thing out of bed”
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Protein ShakeMostly positive
“I drink a protein shake every morning I usually stick berries in it... Food aversions going on right now”
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Protein ShakeMostly positive
“I was having two, maybe three protein shakes a day. Spiked my insulin like crazy. Then, BAM! That's how I caught the diabeetus.”
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DecaMixed
“I lost 33 in 4 weeks, 59 in 11 weeks on Tirzep + Test + Deca + Tesa while putting on muscle.”
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DecaMixed
“I've done it all man, test, deca, tren, primo, anavar, DBOL, masteron etc etc”
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DecaMixed
“The only thing that did anything out of all the drugs I tried was deca and to a much lesser extent, some noticeable improvement from anavar (that could have just been strengthening of the knee muscles, but deca was real improvement of tendons or cartilage or whatever is in the knee joint).”
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DecaMixed
“Nothing repaired my joints and tendons like deca.”
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Hydrolyzed CollagenMostly positive
“I started out using great lakes hydrolyzed collagen and noticed improvement in my hair and skin, its beef derived and there are sources saying marine derived is better.”
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Hydrolyzed CollagenMostly positive
“I take hydrolized collagen, but also L-Glycine, which also helps to promote collagen production. Very much helps my joints.”
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“the only things that have really worked for me are creatine, testosterone and Nandrolone.”
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