At the follicle level, GHK-Cu appears to work through several parallel mechanisms that have nothing to do with blocking androgens: What GHK-Cu does not do, based on the mechanistic literature, is directly block the 5-alpha reductase enzyme the way finasteride does
FAQ Is it better to take NAC or glutathione for liver health
Schematic representation of copper-mediated regulation of vascular redox homeostasis
Research suggests that by maintaining the glutathione redox balance and aerobic capacity mechanisms , athletes can sustain higher workloads for longer periods before hitting the wall. When paired with magnesiums ability to optimize cardiac output efficiency, the result is a significant boost in VO2 max and overall stamina
Thioltransferase is a specific glutathionyl mixed disulfide oxidoreductase
Oral Supplements In addition to topical applications, GHK-Cu is also available in oral supplement form