Advantages of Subdermal Application When applied topically, GHK-Cu must cross the outermost layer of the skin, the stratum corneum
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Preclinical evidence is strong and coherent
Topical GHK-Cu (in serums and creams) achieves limited skin-surface concentrations and is appropriate for cosmetic use
Concerns Addressed AHK-Cu is typically used by those experiencing changes in hair density, thickness or growth patterns
Antioxidants and statins (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutary-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors) A three-year randomized controlled trial in 160 patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and low high-density-lipoprotein (HDL) levels found that a combination of simvastatin (Zocor) and niacin increased the HDL2 subfraction level (considered the most cardioprotective), inhibited the progression of coronary artery stenosis (narrowing), and decreased the frequency of cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke (130)