Factors Indicating Against Dose Escalation Maintain current dose when experiencing significant side effects at present level, achieving satisfactory subjective improvements (better sleep, energy, recovery), IGF-1 increased adequately (50+ ng/mL) for optimization goals, or financial constraints make higher dosing unsustainable
Side effects are uncommon, but they may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and gas
Its possible to see weight loss in the first month of treatment
Estrada A, Wright DL, Anderson AC
For supplement users especially, diet plays a critical role because the gut microbiome is directly influenced by what you eat
GHK-Cu may be scientifically interesting, but medical decisions should be based on diagnosis, evidence strength, safety, regulatory status, and comparison with better-studied options