Cells lacking ergothioneine have shown increased susceptibility to oxidative stress, leading to heightened mitochondrial DNA damage (Lu et al., 2016)
Gastric pentadecapeptide body protection compound BPC 157 and its role in accelerating musculoskeletal soft tissue healing Summary: This review found consistently positive and prompt healing effects of BPC-157 for soft tissue damage, including tendon, ligament, and skeletal muscle healing
Oral and topical forms have few possible side effects, usually mild stomach upset or rare irritation, and one study used 300 milligrams a day for four months with good tolerance
HOXA2 overexpression attenuated renal ER stress and oxidative stress in UUO mice Studies have shown that chronic ER stress promotes a secondary increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, leading to cell death 44
Hair quality improvements (shine, strength) often appear before visible thickness gains