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Mitochondrial health/efficiency (without peptides)
Hi all. Am curious if folks have protocols to improve mitochondrial efficiency without using peptides. Ie eating sardines, taking coq10, ensuring 7-9 hours of sleep etc. Would be very interested in understanding how Folks think about what they are taking (intended effect), timing and dosage. I saw a few historical posts touching on this but nothing that got into the details Of the why and how.
4 likes • Jan 29
Mitochondrial optimization requires circadian alignment as the foundation. AM sunlight activates cytochrome c oxidase directly and sets the master clock, while blue light blocking post-sunset protects mitochondrial melatonin synthesis—your most potent matrix antioxidant. Cold exposure upregulates PGC-1α and increases mitochondrial density. Heat stress activates HSPs and FOXO3. Photobiomodulation with red/NIR dissociates inhibitory NO from complex IV, increasing electron flow and ATP output. For substrates: ubiquinol as electron carrier between complexes, B2 as FAD precursor for complex II. Creatine supports the phosphocreatine shuttle for ATP buffering. Magnesium is required for ATP-Mg formation—the actual functional form of ATP. For membrane protection: PQQ stimulates de novo biogenesis via CREB and PGC-1α. DHA incorporates into cardiolipin modulating supercomplex function. Phosphatidylcholine as membrane precursor. Urolithin A or pomegranate activates PINK1/Parkin mitophagy for clearing dysfunctional mitochondria. For antioxidant defense: glycine as rate-limiting glutathione precursor, ALA regenerates other antioxidants and chelates metals, vitamin E protects membrane lipids from peroxidation
igf-1lr3 and peg-mgf
I've got some of this on hand and am planning to run it. I've seen online, and from friends, who use igf-1lr3 that they're pinning right before work out into the targeted muscle. During workout they'll experience huge pumps. However, I heard Anthony on one of the DDT Method podcasts saying to run peg-mgf immediately post work out and igf-1lr3 the next day. Can anyone help with the reasoning to run this one way over the other the other?
1 like • Jan 29
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WHY MIXING PEPTIDES IN THE SAME SYRINGE BREAKS THE RULES OF PHYSICS AND BIOLOGY
Peptides are often treated like supplements you can stack for convenience. One for repair, one for metabolism, one for inflammation. That mindset leads people to assume they can simply mix peptides in the same syringe and inject once. The problem is peptides are not pills. They are fragile, information-carrying molecules whose behavior is governed by physics, chemistry, and biology at the same time. A peptide is not just a chain of amino acids. In solution it exists as a three-dimensional structure held together by weak forces like hydrogen bonds, electrostatic interactions, and hydrophobic effects. These forces are highly sensitive to the environment. Small changes in pH, ionic strength, or solvent conditions can change the peptide’s shape, stability, and behavior. When a peptide is manufactured, it is stabilized in a very specific formulation. That formulation controls pH, charge, ion balance, and solubility so the peptide stays folded correctly and remains biologically active. When you mix two peptides together, you destroy that controlled environment and create a new, untested chemical system. One of the first things that goes wrong is charge balance. Peptides carry electrical charge depending on pH. That charge helps keep molecules from sticking to each other. Mixing peptides can shift pH just enough to reduce repulsion between molecules. When repulsion drops, attraction wins, and peptides begin to stick together. Ionic strength matters too. Mixing solutions often increases ion concentration, which compresses the electrical “buffer” that keeps peptides apart. This allows molecules to drift close enough for hydrophobic regions to interact. Water dislikes exposed hydrophobic surfaces, so peptides clump together to lower free energy. This is basic solution physics. Once aggregation starts, it accelerates. A few misfolded molecules form a nucleus, which seeds further aggregation. Early clumps may be invisible, but they still matter. They reduce the amount of active peptide, alter absorption, and change signaling behavior.
2 likes • Jan 16
Nooo 😥 should i. Throw to the bin my klow?😥
Hacked ?
Has Anyone else received DM from Anthony that might seem like he has been hacked? I received one and the location of the message was from Lagos, Nigeria and discussing Crypto currency. I would hate to lose this site because I love Anthonys information.
0 likes • Jan 15
Crazy it should be a fake account
Choosing The Right Ketone
I get asked often about why I am so partial to Kenetik Pro or Ke4 over other forms of ketones. I thought I would do a short primer on this topic to help everyone better understand. 1. Delta G (D-BHB only) D-β-hydroxybutyrate in powder or liquid form. Instant BHB in your blood—peaks ~1–2 mM in 30–60 min. Fast energy for brain and muscle, but levels crash back by 2–3 hrs. No extra fuel source once it clears. 2. Ketone IQ (1,3-Butanediol only) 1,3-butanediol (BD) that your liver turns into D-BHB.• Metabolism: BD → alcohol dehydrogenase → D-BHB over 1–4 hrs. Peak ~1.5–2 mM. Slower, lower ketone rise; minimal GI issues or electrolytes—but no immediate spike, so it can feel underwhelming. 3. Medium-chain triglycerides (C6–C10 fats).• Metabolism: Goes straight to liver, β-oxidized to acetyl-CoA, then partially converted to BHB over 2–4 hrs. Peak ~0.3–0.6 mM.• Effects: Gentle, sustained mild ketosis. But high doses (>30 g) often cause cramps, diarrhea, and only low-level ketones. 4. Dual Ester (Kenetik Pro or KE4: D-BHB + 1,3-Butanediol in one molecule) A single compound that, when digested, releases free D-BHB immediately AND 1,3-BD for later conversion.Immediate D-BHB spike to ~3–5 mM in 30–60 min.– 1,3-BD portion converts to more D-BHB over the next 2–4 hrs, sustaining levels at ~2–3 mM for 4–6 hrs.– No mineral load, neutral pH, minimal gut upset. Dual-phase ketonaemia—fast AND long.– Trains your own ketone-burning machinery (upregulates BDH1/SCOT).– Clean fuel with zero electrolyte drama and near-instant mental/physical boost. The reason I choose the Kenetik Pro or Ke4 is because with the combination of fats + sustained you get a turbo-boost spike AND a steady cruise, all from one dose.They are clean with no sodium/potassium dump like salts, no stomach revolt like high-dose MCT.They leave blood pH and electrolytes untouched Using them regularly improves your cells’ ability to burn ketones long-term. These are the staple of my supplementatoin. If you want the highest, quickest, and longest-lasting ketone lift—without cramping, gut issues, or electrolyte headaches—grab the dual-ester formula (Kenetik Pro or KE4). It’s simply the gold standard for peak performance, brain power, and metabolic flexibility. If your interested in learning more about them I highly recommend the book 4th Fuel by Travis Kristofferson. Do you use Ketones? Which ones?
0 likes • Jan 5
@Anthony Castore i keep deep diving into ketones since i joined here 😂 I’d like to understand the long-term use of ketone monoesters. Specifically, what physiological and metabolic adaptations occur with chronic exposure, and whether the regulatory systems involved in the NAD⁺/NADH redox balance become dependent on exogenous ketones over time. Is there a risk that endogenous redox signaling or metabolic flexibility becomes downregulated, or can ketone monoesters induce durable benefits that persist even after discontinuation?
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