Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism, 19 (9), 1242-1251
Robust clinical trial data demonstrate that GLP-1 receptor agonists produce favorable effects on lipid profiles that may include mechanisms beyond those attributable to weight loss alone
They work by mimicking a hormone your body already produces naturally: GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)
This is a valid concern, and it is indeed possible that these drugs stay expensive for the next couple years due Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisks duopoly, but I think to underestimate the impact they will have because of any delay is short sighted
Mechanism of Action GHK-Cu exerts its activity by: Improving epithelial repair and upregulating tight junctions: The ability of the body to repair the mucous membrane and tight junction proteins is hampered by STAT3 activity, a protein that, when persistently activated, is linked to inflammation and diseases such as cancer and autoimmune disease