As a peptide, 5-amino-1MQ is efficiently and safely metabolized like any amino acid sourced through diet
Blocks melanin production by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme tyrosinase, giving a lighter and more even-toned complexion
It also provides a protective antioxidant effect for nerve cells, limiting and preventing damage from unstable cells called oxidants
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