Effect
Recovery & repair
Healing of tendons, ligaments, muscle, skin and the gut after injury. The evidence here comes mostly from animal and lab studies.
3 compounds in the guide
Educational only. A summary of published research, not medical advice or a recommendation. No doses are listed. Compounds are listed from the strongest evidence to the weakest. Being listed isn't a recommendation.
Related pathways
The receptors and pathways behind this effect.
Compounds
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GHK-Cu
Not approvedA naturally occurring copper-binding peptide (glycine–histidine–lysine) found in human blood plasma.
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BPC-157
Not approvedA synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide based on a sequence from a protein found in human gastric juice.
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TB-500
Not approvedA synthetic peptide based on the active region of thymosin beta-4, a natural protein involved in cell movement and wound repair.