It is proposed to work by binding GHRH receptors on pituitary somatotroph cells, prompting the pituitary to synthesize and release its own growth hormone in a pulsatile pattern, with the body's somatostatin feedback loop still intact so the effect is self-limiting rather than a constant hormone flood
In 2023, the FDA classified it as a Category 2 bulk drug substance , meaning it cannot be legally compounded by commercial pharmaceutical compounding pharmacies in the United States
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This attention to quality control ensures researchers can maintain consistent experimental conditions and get reproducible results across multiple studies
The primary natural sources of MCTs are coconut oil, which contains high amounts of lauric acid (C12:0), and palm kernel oil, which includes caprylic acid (C8:0) and capric acid (C10:0) (59, 60)