When GHK-Cu Makes Sense in a Weight Loss Protocol This is where GHK-Cu earns its place: not as a weight loss tool, but as a precision add-on for patients who are losing weight and facing specific tissue challenges as a result
At its core, GHK-Cu functions as a matrikine, a signaling molecule released from the extracellular matrix when tissue damage occurs
It's a relatively high amount for a supplement to have, but it shouldn't be a problem for most people since the maximum per-day allowance for adults is 400mcg.34 That said, you may want to avoid Doctor's Best Glutathione + Milk Thistle if you take another supplement that includes selenium or eat a lot of selenium-rich foods (e.g., Brazil nuts, tuna)
Avoid using at the same time as: Strong exfoliating acids
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