The Only Peptide that Builds Collagen, Muscle, and Hair (longevity peptide)

About this video

• Video Title: The Only Peptide that Builds Collagen, Muscle, and Hair (longevity peptide)
• Channel: Thomas DeLauer
• Speakers: Thomas DeLauer
• Duration: 14:10

Overview

This video discusses the GHK copper peptide, a naturally occurring tripeptide in the body that diminishes with age. The speaker explores its potential benefits based on scientific literature, including cognitive function, reduction of oxidative damage and inflammation, collagen formation, wound healing, tissue repair, angiogenesis, and effects on hair and skin. The speaker also shares personal experience and briefly touches on dosing.

Key takeaways

• GHK Copper Peptide: This naturally occurring peptide, present in higher levels in younger individuals, has shown promising, though early, evidence across various longevity-related benefits.
• Cognitive Benefits: Studies suggest GHK copper peptide may help mitigate cognitive impairment, potentially by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress in the hippocampus.
• Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Effects: The peptide appears to reduce oxidative stress markers and inflammatory markers like TNF and IL6, and increase endogenous antioxidant production.
• Tissue Repair and Collagen Formation: GHK copper peptide has demonstrated potential in speeding up wound healing, increasing collagen and elastin formation, and promoting connective tissue repair. It may also stimulate gene expression for collagen rebuilding.
• Hair and Skin Health: Research indicates GHK copper peptide can increase collagen and elastin in the skin, potentially leading to a more youthful appearance. It has also been linked to increased hair follicle stem cell formation and faster, thicker hair growth.
• Angiogenesis: The peptide plays a role in new blood vessel formation, which is crucial for healing and overall blood flow, similar to other known regenerative peptides.
• Personal Experience: The speaker shares a personal experience of using GHK copper peptide for injury recovery and noticing accelerated hair growth and thicker follicles.
• Research Limitations: A significant portion of the current research on GHK copper peptide is based on rodent studies and in vitro experiments, with limited human data available.