Iron Hanny's Peptide Stack

The anchor of the entire protocol. Retatrutide is the only compound currently hitting all three receptors simultaneously — GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon. That triple action is what made it the most effective metabolic peptide I've used. Appetite suppression was nearly complete. Body recomposition was significant. This compound did the heavy lifting.

Running a GLP-3RT agonist will hit your energy levels hard. MOTS-c was the counter. It activates AMPK and drives mitochondrial biogenesis — essentially optimizing how your cells produce energy. This is what kept fatigue from derailing the protocol. Synergizes well with caloric restriction.

Added for cosmetic benefits and libido support — both of which GLP agonists can suppress. MT-2 activates MC4R which also contributes mild additional appetite suppression. Ran a 2-week loading phase at 400–500mcg to build saturation, then dropped to a lower maintenance dose. The tan effect was a bonus.

The GH axis support stack. CJC-1295 extends the GH release window while Ipamorelin selectively stimulates GH without spiking cortisol or prolactin. Together: better sleep quality, faster recovery, and meaningful lean tissue preservation during the caloric deficit. Note — this blend targets subcutaneous fat, not visceral. That's a common misconception worth clearing up.

A four-peptide repair blend added after the core metabolic stack was locked in. GHK-Cu drives collagen synthesis and skin regeneration. KPV inhibits NF-κB and supports gut barrier repair. BPC-157 targets tissue repair and gut health. TB-500 promotes systemic tissue regeneration and reduces inflammation. Together they provide compounding anti-inflammatory and recovery benefits that complement the fat-loss-focused core.