Some sources recommend refrigeration even before reconstitution for extended shelf life
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GHK-Cu : A copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine) that stimulates wound healing, collagen synthesis, and hair growth
The mechanism for this has been observed in rat brain mitochondria
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In simpler terms: the molecule is engineered to mimic the portion of growth hormone that appears to drive fat metabolism (lipolysis, fat breakdown) without engaging the full spectrum of growth hormone effects (such as stimulating insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) or promoting generalized tissue growth)