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Injectable GHK-Cu: Systemic and faster-acting in published case reports and user diaries, but requires sterile technique and ideally physician oversight

IV therapy for specific diagnosed conditions such as severe dehydration or documented micronutrient deficiency may qualify for coverage with proper documentation

Low dose NAC was chosen in this study because of its safe side effect profile, however, it is possible that these lower doses prevented therapeutic levels of NAC thereby limiting the beneficial effects