Vitamin D levels were also lower in people with metabolic syndrome
The compound does not appear to have carcinogenic activity in the models tested, and its interaction with tumor biology, a legitimate concern given that angiogenesis also supports tumor vascularization, has been examined in several studies without evidence of tumor promotion at physiological doses
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0172486
4: Sikiric P, Barisic I, Udovicic M, Lovric Bencic M, Balenovic D, Strinic D, Zivanovic Posilovic G, Uzun S, Vranes H, Krezic I, Lozic M, Stambolija V, Premuzic Mestrovic I, Beketic Oreskovic L, Oreskovic I, Strbe S, Sikiric S, Tomic L, Kordic M, Tvrdeic A, Seiwerth S, Boban Blagaic A, Skrtic A
The Ames test showed no mutagenicity, chromosomal aberration assays detected no genotoxicity, and micronucleus testing revealed no clastogenic effects
Mechanism of Action : The peptide is noted for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to enhance the efficiency of growth hormone receptors, supporting overall healing processes 2