Is Shikimoyl Hexapeptide-48 vegetarian?

Shikimoyl Hexapeptide-48 is the product obtained by the reaction of shikimic acid, typically derived from plants such as star anise, with the synthetic peptide Hexapeptide-48.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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