It was included in the Craze supplement as a component of dendrobium extract
Potential support for lung health In studies involving chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), GHK helped restore function in damaged lung fibroblasts and supported healthier gene expression patterns
A 2015 study showed that intra-articular AOD-9604 injections, especially when combined with hyaluronic acid, significantly improved cartilage healing in an animal model of osteoarthritis Future Development Researchers are exploring: Alternative delivery systems (e.g., oral, transdermal) Higher-dose protocols for chronic joint issues Combination peptide therapies for compounded metabolic and regenerative effects As peptide science evolves, AOD-9604 may become a foundational tool in the management of obesity, metabolic dysfunction, and degenerative joint diseases
In its oxidized (NAD+) and reduced (NADH) forms, this coenzyme cycles between metabolic reactions, accepting and donating electrons during nutrient breakdown and ATP generation
Natural levels decline 60% with age GHK-Cu is naturally present in human blood plasma at approximately 200 ng/mL (10 M) at age 20