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Rodent models show accelerated tendon healing, increased collagen organisation, and improved biomechanical strength under controlled injury conditions
Some users report transient fatigue, mild headaches, dizziness, sleep changes, or water retention, particularly during the first 1-2 weeks
This peptide works through multiple mechanisms: Modulates gene expression involved in tissue remodeling Increases collagen and elastin synthesis Promotes angiogenesis during tissue repair Shifts gene expression toward the TGF- pathway to reduce inflammation and restore connective tissue The copper component is critical because it activates lysyl oxidase enzymes that crosslink collagen and elastin fibers
These processes include gene expression (how our genes behave or express themselves), and DNA synthesis (creating new DNA, which is important for cell growth and repair)