Its popularity has grown significantly since its discovery in the late 19th century
Use caution if you have autoimmune disease, bleeding disorders, active infection, cancer history, or if you take anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, or systemic steroids
Growth hormone (GH) is an important driver for multiple endocrine responses involving changes in glucose and lipid metabolism, and affects several tissues and organs (e.g., bone, heart)
2022 Net Income: Merck reported a net income of $14.52 billion in 2021, which was a 11.27 percent increase from Mercks net income of $13.05 billion in 2021
The GHK-Cu decision reflects a broader shift in how the FDA is approaching peptides with established safety records and clear endogenous precedent (i.e., the body already makes them)
This is rarely clinically significant but may be relevant for patients with very tight glycaemic control requirements