Functional medicine practitioners are already exploring its use in recovery protocols, with patient experiences reinforcing its potential
doi:10.4155/fmc.15.6 Ferreira L, Pos E, Nogueira DR, Ferreira FP, Sousa R, Abreu MA
The American journal of clinical nutrition
Published research covers: gastrointestinal models (gastric ulcer, IBD), musculoskeletal repair (tendon, ligament, muscle), cardiovascular (vascular regeneration), neurological (traumatic brain injury, dopaminergic modulation), and wound healing
[Confidence: Medium] Organ-Specific Targeting: By isolating the hippocampus, the researchers confirmed that GHK-Cu can cross the blood-brain barrier (or bypass it via olfactory tracts) to modulate neuroinflammation and synaptic plasticity, which are critical bottlenecks in age-related cognitive decline
Energy Production: Vital for ATP generation, reducing fatigue, and supporting endurance