Reported benefits (per available research): FDA-approved, clinical-trial-supported reduction of excess visceral abdominal fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy, the only indication with robust human RCT evidence behind it Studied in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial for possible support of executive function and cognitive performance in healthy older adults and adults with mild cognitive impairment (Baker et al., 2012) Proposed, but far less rigorously studied in healthy or bodybuilding populations, to support lean body mass and body composition changes through GH/IGF-1 axis stimulation
Unlike pharmaceuticals, many peptides mimic endogenous compounds the human body naturally produces, allowing for physiologic-level optimization with a favorable safety profile (Rossi et al., 2022)
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin): Helps support red blood cell formation and healthy nerve cells
It is essential for key bodily processes, but excessive levels can be a cause for concern, especially in individuals with kidney conditions and pregnant women