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After 3 cycles of trying to track sleep/mood/energy on different protocols, here's what actually correlates with my objective markers (HRV, resting HR, sleep stages from Oura): mood (1-10), energy (1-10), and 'next-day grogginess'. Single-question scales beat long surveys for compliance.
GHK-Cu (copper tripeptide) has decent in-vitro evidence for collagen synthesis and some small human trials for skin firmness when applied topically. The injectable side is preclinical only. Topical formulations vary wildly in concentration and copper-binding stability. Anyone compared formulations side-by-side?