Is Chlorella Vulgaris sh-Polypeptide-14 vegetarian?

Chlorella Vulgaris sh-Polypeptide-14 is a recombinant human peptide, identical in sequence to human Nerve Growth Factor Beta, produced by the microalga Chlorella vulgaris after genetic transformation with the human gene rather than by extraction from animal or human sources.

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

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