Tapering Reta Ahead of a Fight: Anyone Done This?

[Shogun185]

Hey everyone, I've got a fight in a few weeks and I've noticed Reta might be able to impact explosive power and other cardio demands in a tough sport. To try to wean off, I've been cutting my doses in half, hoping my endurance will be better for the fight. Has anyone been through something like this — running Reta and then tapering down for an athletic event? There's also a big weight cut the day before the event that involves water manipulation and dehydration, which is why I think having less reta in my system makes sense to reduce variables until after the event. Once I'm through weigh ins, I want to immediately refill carbs and glycogen to get my size and energy back, and I know Reta can slow that down. There are 36 hours between weigh ins and competition. My worry is that my body is currently thriving off Reta even at a small dose (1.5), and that when I come off it I'll be flat from the glucagon reduction. Please share your experiences, tips and research for this newbie!

 

[PlayersDevil]

I've come across several mentions of bodybuilders halting GLP1 use 1 or 2 weeks prior to an event.

The reason given is that it causes gut bloating and may hold unwanted water and such.

They clearly apply the same approach with water before weigh-ins, then eat carbs afterward to look fuller.

So doing this doesn't appear to be unusual in competitive sports.

 

[457?]

Reta has a half-life of roughly 6 days, and full washout takes 5-7 half-lives (30-35 days). If your goal is for it to be 100% out of your system, you'd need to start now — or you should already have started. If you only want the effects reduced, you can scale back as needed.

For what it's worth, I've raced while on Reta and noticed no difference. Creatine is a different story — it can affect weight, and I've seen it have more of an influence. If you're taking it and have a target weight to make, definitely plan out when you'll drop it, particularly if rehydration clauses apply to you.

Will you be using IVs? DIY is sketchy , and there's WADA to consider too, but when medical professionals are involved those can make a notable difference.