The landmark study is from 2025: Kuceki, Wambier, and colleagues published in JAAD International a trial using microneedling at 0.5 to 1.0 mm depth combined with a topical mixture of copper peptides, minoxidil 5%, and dutasteride 0.25%
GHK-Cu performs several functions in the body, with effects that show on your skin
While the absorption of reduced glutathione is indeed not stellar, this can very easily be compensated for with a higher dosage

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In other words, absorbency levels are very low
Berberine repairs intestinal permeability, stabilizes blood sugar, and neutralizes the bacterial toxin LPS ( 8 )