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Nick Jikomes

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Neuroscience, Endocrinology, Genetics, Behavior (PhD) Biology & Health Advisor Podcast, writing, consulting: linktr.ee/trikomes
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Copper Peptides, Skin Health & Oxidative Stress

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By Nick Jikomes
| Mind & Matter
M&M written content is human-created, independently researched, and filled with resources to deepen your learning. Click here to see all the ways you can support this work. Not medical advice.
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Peptides & GHK-Copper in Skin Health | Rahi Sarbaziha | Episode 301

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By Nick Jikomes
| Mind & Matter
Wide release: Availablefor freeby July 22, 2026, on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Not medical advice. Nick speaks with Dr. Rahi Sarbaziha about GHK copper, a naturally occurring tripeptide that binds copper and participates in skin wound repair and collagen regeneration. Sarbaziha notes that levels peak in young adulthood before declining, and she outlines how the compound modulates gene expression tied to repair processes in addition to exerting acute effects on oxidative stress.
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Peptides & Blood-Brain Barrier in Health & Disease | William Banks | Episode 300

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By Nick Jikomes
| Mind & Matter
Wide release: July 15, 2026. Not medical advice. Nick speaks with Dr. William Banks about the blood-brain barrier. Banks, who has spent over 45 years studying it, shows that the barrier is a sophisticated, regulated interface that permits bidirectional communication between body and brain.
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