United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Navarro-Pando et al., 2021
These include: Oxytocin , which degrades when exposed to benzyl alcohol Desmopressin and vasopressin , both sensitive to the preservative hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) , which should use sterile water or saline IGF-1 LR3 and IGF-1 DES , which require 0.6% acetic acid solution instead NAD+ , which also degrades in bacteriostatic water within 24-48 hours For these compounds, use preservative-free sterile water or the solvent specified by the manufacturer
IGF-1 LR3 is a peptide (protein fragment) that would be completely destroyed by stomach acid and digestive enzymes before reaching your bloodstream
doi: 10.1210/endo.142.12.8522
Additionally, certain genetic mutations can affect the body's ability to produce glutathione , which may warrant supplementation. Glutathione is also linked to the newly popular NAC, or N-acetyl cysteine supplements