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Research interest in this peptide centers on its selectivity: it does not appear to elevate IGF-1 levels in studied models, distinguishing it mechanistically from full growth hormone
But the federal agency warns that these unauthorized drugs, which are illegal, pose serious health risks, adding that it still needs to evaluate them for safety, efficacy, and quality. They have not been demonstrated, through scientific trials, to provide the health benefits that they claim, according to Health Canada in an April advisory
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