This form is not easily absorbed, produces a cyanide molecule that must be detoxified by the liver and it requires extra energy from our body for proper metabolism (22)
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The much bigger difference has been on defense
Unlike many pharmaceutical compounds, GHK-Cu does not appear to produce tolerance with continued use
The peptide contains no cysteine but does have susceptible backbone amide bonds and side-chain groups that can be oxidized under ambient conditions
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