AOD9604 did not stimulate the production of IGF-1 in any of the systems studied, and elicits its fat-reducing effects without inducing insulin resistance a key pharmacological distinction from intact hGH that makes it a uniquely clean research tool for studying lipolytic mechanisms in isolation
However, GHK-Cu has also been a hot topic outside of skincare in the larger field of regenerative biology
For those interested in similar applications, understanding the broader context of healing peptides helps inform research directions
Whether these effects add together, overlap, or interfere when the compounds are combined has not been characterized
For those who prefer not to use injections or are seeking injection alternatives, there are other forms of testosterone replacement available, including gels, patches, and oral medications
These are not documented harms they are plausible concerns based on BPC-157's proposed mechanisms