Resiniferatoxin: natures precision medicine to silence TRPV1-positive afferents
We asked Stuart Phillips, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, about the rise of unapproved peptides: the risks, evidence, challenges, and proven alternatives
doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(21)01751-7
Studies have shown that GHK-Cu can: Boost collagen and elastin production , leading to firmer, more youthful skin Reduce fine lines and wrinkles , improving overall texture and elasticity Enhance skin clarity , fading hyperpigmentation and age spots Speed up wound healing , making it useful in post-surgical recovery Protect against oxidative stress , helping skin fight environmental damage Perhaps most impressively, GHK-Cu modulates gene expression, meaning it can actually reprogram skin cells to behave more like their younger selves