This compound is a well-known extremolyte a type of small organic molecule that can protect cells under extreme, virtually [un]inhabitable conditions.7 In addition to protecting the skin from intense stress, ectoine also appears to improve the stability of various peptides by strengthening their hydration shell.8 Some research suggests that GHK-Cu (the copper peptide used in most copper peptide products) may have insufficient stability and could be prone to decomposition by skin proteases.9 Theoretically, then, the inclusion of ectoine in Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum might be able to promote better stability and efficacy of the peptide
Gastrointestinal symptoms: Some peptides, especially GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, can slow digestion, which may lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
Contrary to the claim found in the caption of the Facebook post, celebrities like dermatologist Vicky Belo, have not released any direct posts promoting the product in any of their social media channels
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It appears to normalize NO production increasing it where needed for healing and reducing it where excess contributes to inflammation