Resistant starches bypass normal digestion and ferment in the colon, producing short-chain fatty acids including butyrate, propionate, and acetate
All documentation and evaluation of this compound remain limited to investigational, non-clinical laboratory contexts
In the FIGHT [80] and LIVE [81] RCTs performed in patients with HF and reduced ejection fraction with and without T2DM, liraglutide treatment, compared to placebo, did not demonstrate a beneficial effect on left ventricular function, with a trend towards harm [80, 81]
However, lean patients have been underrepresented in studies
GHK-Cu: a topical powerhouse with regenerative potential Another peptide of considerable interest in dermatological and trichological applications is GHK-Cu, a copper-bound tripeptide composed of glycine, histidine, and lysine