In-vitro studies show it can enhance epidermal regeneration, boost synthesis of collagen types I, III, and IV, and improved markers of skin differentiation
Turner N et al (2015) Developmental programming of obesity and insulin resistance: does mitochondrial dysfunction in oocytes play a role
A peptide being "legal to compound" is not the same as being FDA-approved
After binding to skin basement membrane zone antigens, pathogenic antibodies activate complement, induce inflammatory cell invasion, and cause inflammatory damage, which leads to the formation of subepidermal blisters (121)
Supplements worth considering during the higher dose phases include a quality multivitamin (to cover micronutrient gaps from reduced food intake), vitamin D (often depleted during significant weight loss), B vitamins for energy metabolism, and magnesium for muscle function and sleep quality