Branded GLP-1 therapy often runs several hundred to over a thousand dollars a month without coverage, and insurance approval specifically for weight management (as opposed to diabetes) can be difficult to secure
Minoxidil's mechanism a systemic vasodilator with no follicle specificity means side effects can extend well beyond the scalp: unwanted facial hair, scalp irritation, contact dermatitis, and (in rare cases) cardiovascular changes from systemic absorption.6 GHK-Cu, as an endogenous peptide acting locally on the cells where it's applied, has no documented systemic side effects and no withdrawal phenomenon when discontinued
Preserving those beta cells, keeping them healthy and alive and, eventually, increasing their number and function through disease-modifying therapies is one of JDRFs key priority areas when funding research
If you are managing kidney disease or another condition that limits protein intake, talk with your care team before increasing it on your own