Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP) exerts its effects by binding to specific receptors, VPAC1 and VPAC2, which are widely expressed in various tissues
Sequence 3: Sandwich method (for sensitive skin) Cleanse Light layer of moisturizer Apply retinol Apply peptide serum Final layer of moisturizer Best for: Reducing retinol irritation while still getting benefits Wait time between layers 1-2 minutes between products is ideal: Allows first product to absorb Prevents pilling or mixing on skin surface Maximizes penetration of each ingredient Don't wait too long: 5+ minutes unnecessary Skin dries out between applications Makes subsequent products harder to spread Morning vs evening application Evening routine (most common approach): Evening: Peptide serum + Retinol + Moisturizer Why: Retinol degrades with sun exposure
10% NMN, (EGF, FGF)
Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology, epithalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide (a sequence of four amino acids) that has been shown to induce telomerase activity and telomere elongation in human somatic cells [1]
Sperm DNA fragmentation is a clear outcome of oxidative damage and correlates with lower pregnancy rates and higher miscarriage risk after conception
Brim H, Taylor J, Abbas M, Vilmenay K, Daremipouran M, Varma S, Lee E, Pace B, Song-Naba WL, Gupta K, Nekhai S, ONeil P, Ashktorab H (2021) The gut microbiome in sickle cell disease: characterization and potential implications
