(2) GHK-Cu is a peptide complex consisting of the tripeptide GHK (glycine, histidine, and lysine), bound to a divalent copper ion (Cu)
113 N-acetylcysteine N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a free radical-quenching compound made from the sulfur-containing amino acid cysteine, has been shown to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, stabilize proteins and DNA, promote mitochondrial resilience, support antiviral immune activity, and promote vascular health
Otherwise, they can be contaminated with toxins or other factors that are quite dangerous. Kennedy has publicly argued that making peptides available at compounding pharmacies again would make them safer, because these facilities are subject to some regulation (although nothing as stringent as the regulations regarding true FDA-approved drugs)
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