Therapeutic-grade prescription compounded GHK-Cu is not available through retail channels, because it requires a licensed provider and a compounding pharmacy
The medications work by mimicking a hormone in the body that helps control insulin and blood glucose levels, which makes people feel full
Shorb knew that the same liver extract was used to treat pernicious anemia (her father-in-law had died from the disease), and concluded that LLD could be developed as an assay method to identify the active compound

Dietary modifications that may support metabolic health include: Including a source of protein at each meal, as protein can stimulate GLP-1 release Including dietary fibre , particularly soluble fibre from vegetables, legumes, oats, and wholegrains, which may promote GLP-1 secretion through fermentation by gut bacteria Eating regular, balanced meals that align with the NHS Eatwell Guide recommendations Limiting ultra-processed foods high in refined carbohydrates and unhealthy fats Considering fermented foods such as yoghurt, kefir, and sauerkraut, which may benefit overall gut health, though direct effects on GLP-1 require further research Lifestyle factors that support metabolic health include: Regular physical activity , with both aerobic exercise and resistance training showing benefits for glucose metabolism
It also opens a new scenario in obesity treatment with the promise of finally being the silver bullet against obesity