In these athletes, LC is thought to promote the usage of fat in energy generation, preserving some of the muscles natural energy source, therefore delaying the point when they hit the wall. 16 17 Interestingly in a rat model, ALCAR and alpha-lipoic acid co-supplementation was able to improve metabolic function, burning energy more efficiently, whilst also reducing oxidative stress
Copper is a cofactor for lysyl oxidase and is directly relevant to GHK-Cu mechanisms
However, at present it is referred as the multi-hit hypothesis as the development and progression of the disease arises from a combination of factors that are interconnected and contribute to the advancement of the disease
This broad gene regulatory activity establishes a cellular environment primed for regeneration, with research demonstrating that GHK-Cu treatment resets aged gene expression patterns to match younger, healthier profiles
However, taking a supplement probably wont improve your health in these areas if your levels are already sufficient