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GLP-1 Mental Flatness & Anhedonia — Peptides Worth Researching
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· 4/4/2026, 8:24:03 PM
GLP-1 Mental Flatness & Anhedonia — Peptides Worth Researching from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-04-05T00:24:03.000Z and produce mood-adjacent effects through its central mechanism. Dosing being explored runs 500 mcg – 2 mg per research administration, administered 1–2 hours before the relevant observation window. Most community research starts at the lower end — 500 mcg to 1 mg — to assess tolerance before titrating up. Frequency is kept to a maximum of 2–3x per week to avoid the receptors
GLP-1 Mental Flatness & Anhedonia — Peptides Worth Researching
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· 4/4/2026, 8:24:03 PM
GLP-1 Mental Flatness & Anhedonia — Peptides Worth Researching from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-04-05T00:24:03.000Z View this post on the web at https://derekpruski.substack.com/p/glp-1-mental-flatness-and-anhedonia For research purposes only. Not for human consumption. Earlier today I put out a post in the community about anhedonia and the mental flatness some RS subjects experience while on GLP-1 compounds. One thing was apparent from the responses: a lot of researchers are noticing their
GLP-1 Mental Flatness & Anhedonia — Peptides Worth Researching
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· 4/4/2026, 8:24:03 PM
GLP-1 Mental Flatness & Anhedonia — Peptides Worth Researching from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-04-05T00:24:03.000Z enzymes responsible for making it. For GLP-1 anhedonia, where the problem is the brain’s reward output being turned down, this is a potentially meaningful distinction. Rather than forcing a dopamine spike, Bromantane may help restore the brain’s natural capacity to generate it. Research is also exploring its potential to reduce fatigue without overstimulation, support motivati
GLP-1 Mental Flatness & Anhedonia — Peptides Worth Researching
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· 4/4/2026, 8:24:03 PM
GLP-1 Mental Flatness & Anhedonia — Peptides Worth Researching from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-04-05T00:24:03.000Z you want to start a task, finish a project, or feel rewarded after doing something. GLP-1 compounds can dial down dopamine activity in these areas — not dramatically, but enough that some RS subjects notice a consistent low-grade flatness that doesn’t go away on its own. The same mechanism making the compounds so effective at reducing compulsive eating can also reduce the brai
GLP-1 Mental Flatness & Anhedonia — Peptides Worth Researching
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· 4/4/2026, 8:24:03 PM
GLP-1 Mental Flatness & Anhedonia — Peptides Worth Researching from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-04-05T00:24:03.000Z like a ceiling being lifted than a noticeable acute change. Research in this area is still relatively early but the underlying mechanism is well-supported in the preclinical literature. Oxytocin Most people know oxytocin as the “bonding hormone” — associated with trust, connection, and intimacy. But its role in the brain’s reward system is broader than that. It’s deeply tied t
Dopamine Precursors and Anhedonia: The Raw Materials Everyone’s Missing
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· 5/14/2026, 12:08:59 PM
Dopamine Precursors and Anhedonia: The Raw Materials Everyone’s Missing from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-05-14T16:08:59.000Z View this post on the web at https://derekpruski.substack.com/p/dopamine-precursors-and-anhedonia Why the flatness people are blaming on GLP-1s, BPC-157, and half the peptides on the market might have less to do with the compound and more to do with what’s on the plate. Read this first: Everything below is for research and educational purposes only. Research-use only,
GLP-1s vs. Addiction
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· 3/11/2026, 6:07:04 PM
GLP-1s vs. Addiction from huntershealthhacks@mail.beehiiv.com on 2026-03-11T22:07:04.000Z what it does and does not prove. The research is observational. That means it identifies associations between GLP-1 drugs and addiction outcomes. It does not prove that the drugs directly caused the reduction in addiction risk. The study population also consisted mostly of older male veterans with type 2 diabetes. That population may not perfectly represent the broader public. Researchers also cannot fully
New Study Worth Knowing About: GLP-1s and Alzheimer's
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· 4/30/2026, 10:19:32 AM
New Study Worth Knowing About: GLP-1s and Alzheimer's from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-04-30T14:19:32.000Z below. Disclaimer: This content is for research and educational purposes only and is not medical advice. All compounds discussed (peptides, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and related research chemicals) are referenced in the context of research use only (RUO) and the published scientific literature. Nothing in this post should be interpreted as a recommendation for human consumption, diagnos
Tesofensine: What’s Worth Knowing About The Mechanism, The Side Effects, And The GLP-1 Washout Question
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· 5/11/2026, 1:40:19 PM
Tesofensine: What’s Worth Knowing About The Mechanism, The Side Effects, And The GLP-1 Washout Question from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-05-11T17:40:19.000Z they work in the gut — slowing digestion, increasing fullness, etc. That’s part of it. But research over the last few years has shown they also have significant effects in the brain. GLP-1 receptors are present in brain regions that control: Reward and motivation (the dopamine system) Mood Cravings and food noise Some addictive behavior
Fwd: New Study Worth Knowing About: GLP-1s and Alzheimer's
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· 4/30/2026, 11:00:22 AM
Fwd: New Study Worth Knowing About: GLP-1s and Alzheimer's from tjphuhs@gmail.com on 2026-04-30T15:00:22.000Z wave of trials needs to recruit at-risk people before symptoms start — that’s where the real test happens. > This is one more data point worth tracking as the field develops. Stay measured, watch the next 2-3 years of trial readouts, and don’t get ahead of the evidence. > Drop questions or thoughts below. > Disclaimer: This content is for research and educational purposes only and is not
Fwd: New Study Worth Knowing About: GLP-1s and Alzheimer's
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· 4/30/2026, 11:00:22 AM
Fwd: New Study Worth Knowing About: GLP-1s and Alzheimer's from tjphuhs@gmail.com on 2026-04-30T15:00:22.000Z wave of trials needs to recruit at-risk people before symptoms start — that’s where the real test happens. > This is one more data point worth tracking as the field develops. Stay measured, watch the next 2-3 years of trial readouts, and don’t get ahead of the evidence. > Drop questions or thoughts below. > Disclaimer: This content is for research and educational purposes only and is not
Dopamine Precursors and Anhedonia: The Raw Materials Everyone’s Missing
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· 5/14/2026, 12:08:59 PM
Dopamine Precursors and Anhedonia: The Raw Materials Everyone’s Missing from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-05-14T16:08:59.000Z ride. Translation: how much tyrosine actually reaches your brain doesn’t just depend on how much tyrosine you ate. It depends on the ratio of tyrosine to its competitors. If a meal is heavy in branched-chain amino acids and light in tyrosine, the tyrosine loses the elevator fight at the brain’s door — even if your total protein looks adequate on paper. The practical i
PCOS: What It Actually Is, How It’s Managed Now, And The Peptide Mechanisms Worth Watching
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· 5/12/2026, 12:13:59 PM
PCOS: What It Actually Is, How It’s Managed Now, And The Peptide Mechanisms Worth Watching from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-05-12T16:13:59.000Z These don’t address the underlying PCOS biology but may have relevance for the psychological burden. Tesofensine. Not a peptide, but worth flagging — it’s a triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor in development for obesity that’s showing strong weight loss data and may be relevant for PCOS patients who don’t tolerate GLP-1 agonists. The Honest Big Pict
Dopamine Precursors and Anhedonia: The Raw Materials Everyone’s Missing
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· 5/14/2026, 12:08:59 PM
Dopamine Precursors and Anhedonia: The Raw Materials Everyone’s Missing from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-05-14T16:08:59.000Z Nothing else matters if it’s not there. Density over volume. When stomach capacity is the rate-limiter, what matters is how much raw material packs into each bite. Egg whites, hard cheese, protein isolates, spirulina, salmon, sardines, Greek yogurt. The formats that survive small portions. Spread it across meals. Roughly 25 to 40 grams of protein per meal keeps amino
Fwd: Waking Up at 2–3am While Researching a GLP-1? Read This.
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· 3/18/2026, 4:18:18 PM
Fwd: Waking Up at 2–3am While Researching a GLP-1? Read This. from tjphuhs@gmail.com on 2026-03-18T20:18:18.000Z overthink it — just make sure there’s enough fuel in the tank before lights out. > As always, this is for research purposes only. All compounds are research use only, not for human consumption. > Drop any questions below — happy to help you troubleshoot. > Upgrade to paid > You're currently a free subscriber to Peptide Price. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. > Upgra
Dopamine Precursors and Anhedonia: The Raw Materials Everyone’s Missing
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· 5/14/2026, 12:08:59 PM
Dopamine Precursors and Anhedonia: The Raw Materials Everyone’s Missing from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-05-14T16:08:59.000Z top of the medication’s own suppression. The flatness isn’t “in your head.” It’s in the raw materials. Why GLP-1s make this worse than a regular diet Three reasons the raw-material problem hits uniquely hard on these compounds: Total intake collapses. Going from 2,800 calories a day to 1,400 roughly cuts tyrosine intake in half without even trying. Less food in means
Fwd: GLP-1s and Slowed Gastric Emptying: What It Means for Compound Absorption
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· 4/25/2026, 9:08:09 PM
Fwd: GLP-1s and Slowed Gastric Emptying: What It Means for Compound Absorption from tjphuhs@gmail.com on 2026-04-26T01:08:09.000Z ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek from Research Radar <derekpruski@substack.com> Date: Apr 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM -0400 To: tjphuhs@gmail.com Subject: GLP-1s and Slowed Gastric Emptying: What It Means for Compound Absorption > One of the most underappreciated mechanisms of GLP-1 receptor agonists isn’t the appetite suppression or the glucose control — i
Fwd: GLP-1s and Slowed Gastric Emptying: What It Means for Compound Absorption
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· 4/25/2026, 9:08:09 PM
Fwd: GLP-1s and Slowed Gastric Emptying: What It Means for Compound Absorption from tjphuhs@gmail.com on 2026-04-26T01:08:09.000Z ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek from Research Radar <derekpruski@substack.com> Date: Apr 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM -0400 To: tjphuhs@gmail.com Subject: GLP-1s and Slowed Gastric Emptying: What It Means for Compound Absorption > One of the most underappreciated mechanisms of GLP-1 receptor agonists isn’t the appetite suppression or the glucose control — i
The Next Wave of GLP-1s Is Coming
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· 3/31/2026, 6:05:53 PM
The Next Wave of GLP-1s Is Coming from huntershealthhacks@mail.beehiiv.com on 2026-03-31T22:05:53.000Z the GLP-1 world. They're not retatrutide. But they're not far off. And they fill important gaps that tirzepatide and semaglutide can't address. Whether you use them as a primary GLP-1, an alternative for people who don't tolerate retatrutide well, or a rotation compound to maintain receptor sensitivity, I think they're worth researching. Remember to check out the video for the full breakdown. A
GLP-1 Shaming
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· 4/20/2026, 6:03:00 PM
GLP-1 Shaming from huntershealthhacks@mail.beehiiv.com on 2026-04-20T22:03:00.000Z Happy Monday! Peptides are all the rage these days. It seems like everyone and their neighbor is jumping on the optimization train. But are peptides and HRT cheating? I don’t think so. In fact, specifically referring to GLP-1s, I would argue that you are using one of the most powerful longevity tools we have ever discovered. But try telling that to the neighbor who gives you the side-eye at the mailbox. Or the cow
Fwd: How Long Does It Actually Take To Resensitize Your GLP-1 Receptors?
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· 3/15/2026, 2:45:56 PM
Fwd: How Long Does It Actually Take To Resensitize Your GLP-1 Receptors? from tjphuhs@gmail.com on 2026-03-15T18:45:56.000Z > Upgrade to paid > First, Why Do Receptors Desensitize In The First Place? > GLP-1 receptors aren’t just in your stomach - they’re distributed throughout your gut, brain, and nervous system. When a long-acting GLP-1 compound is being administered week after week, those receptors are receiving a continuous, sustained signal. Over time the body does what it always does - it
Eli Lilly’s Quintuple Agonist: The Next Frontier in Metabolic Medicine
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· 4/24/2026, 9:05:46 AM
Eli Lilly’s Quintuple Agonist: The Next Frontier in Metabolic Medicine from derekpruski@substack.com on 2026-04-24T13:05:46.000Z single dose and push efficacy into territory that previously only bariatric surgery could reach. ═══════════════════════════════ THE FIVE RECEPTORS AND WHY EACH MATTERS The rumored Lilly quintuple reportedly targets GLP-1, GIP, glucagon, amylin, and calcitonin. Let’s break down what each one actually does. GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) This is the backbone of every m
Non-GLP Fat Loss Compounds Ranked
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· 5/5/2026, 6:03:45 PM
Non-GLP Fat Loss Compounds Ranked from huntershealthhacks@mail.beehiiv.com on 2026-05-05T22:03:45.000Z It works. It is just the weakest of the GH peptide family and has been outclassed by tesamorelin, CJC, and ipamorelin. If it is what you have, fine. If you are choosing fresh, pick something else. **Setmelanotide.** An MC4R agonist that absolutely will suppress your appetite. The problem is the nausea. I took 250 micrograms and felt fine for about 6 hours. Then the nausea hit and lasted a day o
Fwd: Eli Lilly’s Quintuple Agonist: The Next Frontier in Metabolic Medicine
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· 4/24/2026, 9:42:34 AM
Fwd: Eli Lilly’s Quintuple Agonist: The Next Frontier in Metabolic Medicine from tjphuhs@gmail.com on 2026-04-24T13:42:34.000Z actually does. > GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) > This is the backbone of every modern weight loss drug, from semaglutide forward. GLP-1 stimulates insulin release when blood sugar is high, suppresses glucagon (preventing unnecessary sugar release from the liver), and slows gastric emptying so you feel full longer. It also acts directly on the brain’s appetite centers i
Fwd: Eli Lilly’s Quintuple Agonist: The Next Frontier in Metabolic Medicine
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· 4/24/2026, 9:42:34 AM
Fwd: Eli Lilly’s Quintuple Agonist: The Next Frontier in Metabolic Medicine from tjphuhs@gmail.com on 2026-04-24T13:42:34.000Z actually does. > GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) > This is the backbone of every modern weight loss drug, from semaglutide forward. GLP-1 stimulates insulin release when blood sugar is high, suppresses glucagon (preventing unnecessary sugar release from the liver), and slows gastric emptying so you feel full longer. It also acts directly on the brain’s appetite centers i