Recovery Protocol vs. Body Recomp Protocol: Which One Fits Your Goal?

What Each One Contains

The difference comes down to a single substitution:

• Body Recomp pairs a GLP-1 with Sermorelin
• Recovery pairs NAD+ with Sermorelin

Sermorelin supports overnight repair in both. What changes is whether it's joined by appetite regulation or cellular energy support.

The Foundation They Share

Because Sermorelin is in both, both protocols support the same underlying system: your body's natural growth hormone signalling, which drives repair and peaks during deep sleep.

That means better sleep quality and steadier recovery are part of either path. Whichever protocol you're on, that piece is working for you.

Body Recomp: Built for Composition Change

This one is aimed at changing the ratio of fat to muscle.

The GLP-1 regulates appetite, which makes a calorie deficit easier to hold onto over time. Sermorelin supports the recovery and sleep quality that help protect lean mass while you're in it.

So you get the recovery benefits alongside a structured path to composition change. If you're training hard and your body isn't reflecting it, this tends to be the better fit.

Recovery: Built for Energy and Capacity

This one is aimed at supporting recovery and energy.

Sermorelin supports overnight repair. NAD+ supports the cellular energy metabolism your daily output depends on. That's a different target from sleep quality, and one you tend to notice in how much you've got left at 4pm.

It suits men after more energy to work with, whether that's faster recovery between gym sessions or more consistent output across the day.

The Clearest Way to Tell Them Apart

Both protocols support sleep and recovery. That part is shared.

It comes down to what you want on top of it.

If changing your body composition is part of the goal, whether that's dropping fat, getting leaner, or clothes fitting the way they used to, Body Recomp adds appetite regulation to help make that happen.

If composition isn't the priority, Recovery pairs sleep support with energy metabolism support, which together mean steadier output through the day.

What the Research Shows

• Growth hormone release peaks in the first few hours of sleep, during slow-wave sleep specifically
• GLP-1 receptors are concentrated in the gut and the brain regions governing appetite, while NAD+ is required for energy production in every cell
• Appetite regulation and cellular energy metabolism act through entirely separate pathways, which is why these two protocols diverge despite sharing a component
• A calorie deficit and reduced cellular energy can produce similar fatigue through different mechanisms, which is part of why the goal matters more than the symptom

FAQ

Why is Sermorelin in both protocols?

Growth hormone release drives tissue repair and peaks during deep sleep, and that process matters whether you're chasing composition change or energy. Sermorelin works upstream of the hormone itself, signalling your pituitary to release your own rather than replacing it.

Ready to Choose?

If changing your composition is the goal, Body Recomp. If it's energy and capacity, Recovery. Either way, selection happens at onboarding with clinician oversight from there.

Select your protocol today!

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information contained herein is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of any treatment.