Wild yam extract (vegan phytomucin) In a review from 2023, the authors noted that a compound in wild yams called gracillin may help reduce skin inflammation and, in a mouse study, significantly improved the skin barrier and hydration status of subjects with atopic dermatitis.10 Wild yams also appear to have antimicrobial capabilities, which has led to their use in traditional medicine as a treatment for skin infections, among other things (e.g., cough, menstrual pain, swelling, stomach upset).11 GHK-Cu One of the many potential benefits of topical GHK-Cu is increased skin hydration
This is critical for wound healing and recovery from injuries
For patients with these conditions, a maintenance schedule of injections every one to three months is typical after getting their levels back up
The Take-Away Its important to note that while many people report positive effects from MIC/B-12 injections, the evidence supporting these benefits is limited
Acta Orthop Scand 71:316321 Ethics declarations Conflict of interest The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest
