Description
Dihexa is a synthetic oligopeptide derived from angiotensin IV that increases the formation of synapses, the site where information is transmitted between neurons. This is crucial for creating brain networks and for learning and memory.
It has also been observed to activate a protein in the brain called hepatocyte growth factor (HGF). HGF has survival-promoting activity in the neurons of the hippocampus, cortex, and spinal cords and can be found in elevated levels during the early stages of neurodegenerative disease, further suggesting its enhancing action towards neuronal survival.
With its ability to stimulate the production of synapses and activated HGF, Dihexa has been demonstrated to improve cognitive performance, enhance memory retention, and delay the progression of certain degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Its potential to accelerate wound healing, promote better circulation, enhance anabolic development, and prevent muscular atrophy has also been observed in research.
In preclinical studies, Dihexa has been shown to enhance learning and memory, increase synapse density, and protect against brain damage caused by neurotoxic agents.