However, treatment decisions should always be personalized
Starting at 0.25mg weekly for the first four weeks, then increasing to 0.5mg for weeks 5-8, then to 1mg for weeks 9-12, and continuing to step up through 1.7mg and 2.4mg at four-week intervals
The majority of patients seeking GLP-1s present with one or more of the following: Insulin resistance or prediabetes PCOS or hormonal dysregulation Thyroid dysfunction Perimenopause-related metabolic changes Metabolic syndrome with multiple cardiovascular risk factors A platform that treats weight as the only relevant variable will miss most of these
To err on the side of caution, it's also a good idea to choose a supplement that has been third-party tested, which will ensure that each batch has been tested to ensure it contains exactly what it the packaging claims, and that it is free from banned substances or other contaminants
Conversely, at higher concentrations (5-10 M) or in melanocytes with elevated baseline melanogenic activity, GHK-Cu can suppress tyrosinase activity and reduce melanin production by 20-40%, offering potential benefits in melasma or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Compare the Supplement Facts panel at checkout with the 211 mg, 100 mg, and 36 mg amounts described here