Collagen is the main protein that gives our skin elasticity
The extended half-life of approximately 5 days allows for convenient weekly dosing, improving adherence compared to daily injectable therapies
Pyridoxine is also considered safe during lactation in normal amounts, although exceedingly high doses might transiently suppress prolactin levels and were historically used (in much larger doses than nutritional needs) to suppress lactation
Other growth factors such as bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have received FDA approval for specific indications and may represent more appropriate therapeutic choices for conditions where approved therapies are available and indicated
It should be stored in a cool, dry place, preferably refrigerated, to maintain stability and purity
BPC-157 targets growth factor pathways (EGF, TGF-) while GHK-Cu hits collagen synthesis and broader epigenetic remodeling