GHK-Cu, or copper tripeptide-1, occurs naturally in the body, from plasma to saliva, but levels decline with age
Topical and low-dose exposures seem safe in small studies
CJC-1295 (a modified GHRH analogue) stimulates pulsatile release of growth hormone, while Ipamorelin (a selective ghrelin receptor agonist) enhances this effect without significantly impacting cortisol, prolactin, or ACTH levels
In a 2003 in vitro experiment by Khavinson and colleagues, addition of micromolar concentrations of the peptide to cultured human somatic fibroblasts produced a measurable increase in telomerase reverse transcriptase activity and a corresponding extension of telomere length across 1020 passages, with cell cultures continuing to divide beyond the Hayflick limit observed in untreated controls
Andersen NB, et al
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