What the Data Actually Shows Let me give you the evidence as it actually stands, rather than the oversimplified takes youll hear from members of the biohacking community
However, those dogs also had elevated concentrations of SM 20:0, 22:0, and 24:0, which were not measured in the current study
"GHK influenced the expression of about 4,000 human genes, shifting their expression from a diseased or aged state toward a healthier profile." Pickart et al., BioMed Research International (2014) That's why GHK-Cu shows up in three very different corners of the community: looksmaxxers running a 12% topical serum for skin quality and fine lines, hair-stack users layering it with minoxidil and finasteride (or RU58841 on an AAS cycle) for follicle support, and injury-rehab protocols pairing it with BPC-157 and TB-500 as the "healing trio" for tendons, ligaments, and post-surgical recovery
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