Kisspeptin

Increases Testosterone Levels

Kisspeptin has been shown to boost the hormone testosterone, which plays an integral role in reproductive health, bone health, cognitive function, fat distribution, and other vital bodily functions. The testosterone-boosting properties of kisspeptin are backed by a number of studies:

1. In male volunteers, the administration of an intravenous (IV) infusion of kisspeptin significantly increased blood levels of LH, FSH, and testosterone concentrations compared with saline infusion. [1-2]
2. In male adult rats, the administration of kisspeptin-54 into discrete regions of the hypothalamus potently increased blood levels of LH and testosterone. [3-4]
3. In men with type 2 diabetes and mild biochemical hypogonadism (low sex hormone), kisspeptin-10 administration increased LH pulse frequency and LH secretion which in turn increased blood levels of testosterone. [5]

Lowers the Risk of Heart Disease

Evidence suggests that kisspeptin has cardioprotective properties:

1. A study showed that kisspeptin can prevent the development of heart muscle injury. [6]
2. In hypertensive mice, kisspeptin was found to significantly boost blood flow to the heart. [7]
3. In human subjects, kisspeptin treatment decreased the risk of heart injury related to decreased blood flow. [8]
4. A study showed that kisspeptin can help prevent the formation of abnormal plaques within the arteries of the heart. [9]
5. A study showed that kisspeptin deficiency can cause acute myocardial infarction (AMI). [10]
6. A study reported that kisspeptin has the potential to prevent the narrowing of the heart arteries. [11]

Boosts Immunity

Kisspeptin also has immune-modulating properties:

1. A study showed that kisspeptin produced antiviral effects. [12]
2. In rats, kisspeptin-54 vaccine-treated subjects demonstrated immunity against the Orf virus. [13]
3. A study reported that kisspeptin has a role in the integration of reproductive and immune functions during pregnancy. [14]

Helps Lose Weight

Studies found that kisspeptin has the potential to promote weight loss:

1. A study in mammals showed that kisspeptin can help reduce weight by decreasing food intake. [15]
2. In mice, kisspeptin treatment reduced diet-induced obesity. [16]
3. A study showed that alteration of kisspeptin may contribute directly or indirectly to human obesity, diabetes, or metabolic dysfunction. [17]

Prevents Wrinkles and other Signs of Skin Aging

A study showed that kisspeptin can be useful in improving UV-induced skin aging by modulating the production of stress-related genes. [18] This suggests that the peptide can be used as a therapeutic option for sun-damaged skin.

Prevents Cancer

The anti-cancer properties of kisspeptin are backed by a convincing number of evidence:

1. A study showed that kisspeptin could potentially be used as a treatment for urogenital cancers. [19]
2. A study found that kisspeptin exerts its anti-tumor effects via inhibition of proliferation, migration, and cell invasion. [20]
3. A study showed that kisspeptin inhibited the progression of colorectal cancer. [21]
4. A study also showed that kisspeptin treatment inhibited endometrial cancer invasion. [22]
5. In urothelial carcinoma, kisspeptin prevented the spread of cancer cells into different body parts. [23]
6. A study showed that kisspeptin enhanced the sensitivity of cancer cells to chemotherapeutic drugs. [24]
7. In mice, kisspeptin prevented the spread of cancer cells by affecting their signaling pathways. [25]
8. In human prostate cancer cells, kisspeptin induced the death of malignant cells. [26]

Boosts Brain Power

Kisspeptin has also been shown to play a role in maintaining optimal brain function:

1. A study showed that kisspeptin helps regulate emotional processing in the brain. [27]
2. A study also found that kisspeptin enhances brain activity in response to olfactory and visual cues of attraction in men. [28]
3. A study reported that kisspeptin may aid in sexual and emotional brain processing. [29]

Treats Fertility Disorders

Evidence found that kisspeptin can help boost fertility:

1. A study reported that kisspeptin can help treat fertility problems by regulating the production of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). [30]
2. In mice, kisspeptin signaling is essential for the activation of ovulation. [31]
3. In rabbits, kisspeptin increased the pregnancy rate by boosting the production of the hormone progesterone. [32]
4. A study showed that kisspeptin can increase fertility rate by modulating the release of GnRH. [33]
5. A study showed that kisspeptin maintains normal reproductive function by stimulating GnRH release. [34]
6. In women, an increased pregnancy rate was found to be associated with the maturation of kisspeptin neurons. [35]