It is derived from the C-terminal portion of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone and has been studied for anti-inflammatory signaling, gut inflammation models, and immune-modulating effects
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And outside of a few specific uses (like GLP-1 medications), theres still limited high-quality human research on many of the peptides being promoted online
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