From a functional medicine standpoint: Topical copper peptides are ideal for localized, consistent, preventative skin longevity Injectable copper peptides are reserved for select patients seeking more aggressive or systemic regenerative support For this reason, many patients begin with topical copper peptides and only consider injectable options when clinically appropriate
The constant levels of marker proteins such as GAPDH, combined with observations indicating that knockdown of the UPR element, BiP/Grp78 , revealed no detectable effects on Nrf2, GCLC, or glutathione, further support the conclusion that NFT-mediated stabilization of Nrf2 is a major contributor to its accumulation and the subsequent stimulation of GCL and glutathione synthesis
It has also been suggested that the combination of folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 may improve methylation, increase transsulfuration, and possibly reduce stress
Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) activation has emerged as an important target for protection against OS-related skin diseases such as skin photodamage, and vitiligo
(Kim et al., 2016)