Also known as Humanin-like 13 (HN13), this peptide is encoded within the mitochondrial genome and has been associated with a variety of metabolic processes, including glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and physical endurance
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Takasu N, Yamada T, Takasu M, Komiya I, Nagasawa Y, Asawa T, Shinoda T, Aizawa T, Koizumi Y
This is why boosting GSH levels and keeping the GSH:GSSG ratio high is essential for maintaining long-term cellular health
This is mechanistically different from GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide or tirzepatide, which are large peptide chains stabilised by complex tertiary structures that degrade slowly even at suboptimal temperatures
A landmark study comparing collagen-boosting ingredients found GHK-Cu increased collagen production in 70% of treated subjects after just one month