The peptide originated in research on a naturally occurring ACTH fragment that has neurotrophic activity, meaning effects related to the growth and maintenance of nerve cells
Experiments conducted in the United Kingdom were performed in accordance with the UK Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, and experimental protocols were approved by the UCL Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (Bloomsbury Campus)
Essentially, the GLP-1 agonist attaches to a receptor in your brain, allowing it to function like the naturally occurring GLP-1
The independent five-month pilot study Maneup Labs commissioned (n=25 participants) reported a 75% increase in hair density and 96% rate of self-reported visible improvement, with zero side effects results consistent with the published literature on similar topical formulations
If youre on a GLP-1, feeling better in most ways, but your jaw still hurts or clicks or locks, that deserves a proper TMJ evaluation including MRI
References Burke, O., et al