It works by lowering blood sugar via insulin secretion, delaying emptying of the stomach, and decreasing sugar released from the liver, the drugmaker notes
The effect is usually temporary as your body adapts over weeks
The wound healing mechanism involves multiple coordinated processes: recruitment of macrophages and mast cells, stimulation of glycosaminoglycan synthesis (particularly dermatan sulfate), promotion of nerve growth factor expression, and enhancement of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretion
Medicare currently covers GLP-1s for diabetes, sleep apnea, cardiovascular risk reduction, and MASH
Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties - GHK-Cu reduces inflammation and oxidative stress in the skin, which are factors that can exacerbate the formation and appearance of stretch marks