It works primarily by increasing VEGF expression (which promotes new blood vessel growth at injury sites) and activating cell adhesion pathways that speed tissue repair
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Although the degradation of glutathione contributes to the cysteine pool, the resulting levels are not sufficient for normal metabolism upon cystine scarcity
During the break, you can continue topical copper peptide use for maintenance
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