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    GlossaryGhrelin

    hormone that stimulates hunger and promotes fat storage

    Ghrelin is a hormone produced mainly in the stomach that stimulates appetite and promotes fat storage. It signals the brain to increase hunger and plays a role in regulating energy balance. For professionals, it's noteworthy that ghrelin levels rise before meals and fall after eating, and it also influences the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.

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      community High DHT with finasteride. Help!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.

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      in Product  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      GHK-Cu is a potent inhibitor of the type 1 5-alpha reductase enzyme in hair follicles, which may reduce hair loss without the side effects associated with type 2 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. The user previously experienced side effects with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and is considering GHK-Cu as an alternative.

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      in Treatment  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      People are discussing the use of the peptide GHK-Cu for hair and skin, with mixed results. Some users have tried it alongside other treatments like adenosine and melatonin, but have not seen significant improvements, and one user stopped due to cost.