Injections only enter the picture if a vegan has progressed to symptomatic deficiency, or has an absorption problem unrelated to diet
Additionally, AOD-9604 has shown potential benefits in improving cartilage repair and reducing inflammation, which could make it valuable for joint health and recovery
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Copper peptides do not act on G-protein coupled receptors like GLP-1 agonists, so downregulation is theoretically less likely