It is designed to bind GHRH receptors on pituitary somatotroph cells, prompting the body's own pituitary gland to release growth hormone (GH), which in turn raises downstream IGF-1 levels
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Quick Answer: Collagen can promote regular bowel movements primarily because it contains high amounts of the amino acid glycine
This article covers the biological mechanisms at play, the timing and dosage considerations that matter, and the honest limitations of the current evidence base