GHK-Cu
Copper peptide · Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper
A copper peptide. Creams use it for skin; the vial is a research injectable.
A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide that declines with age. Used in research and cosmetics for wound remodeling, skin density, and hair appearance. Injectable and topical forms exist.
Usual range
1–2 mg
Schedule
Once daily
Half-life
Short; typically daily
How it is used
Copper tripeptide for skin, hair, and remodeling.
Subcutaneous · also Topical
Evening or post-shower. Keep topical and injectable protocols separate.
8–12 weeks. Often run with healing stacks as the ‘Glow’ third leg.
How to mix this vial
Typical vial 50 mg · 5 mL BAC
50 mg + 5 mL BAC → 10 mg/mL. A 1.5 mg dose is 15 units. Solution is blue; that is expected.
Refrigerate reconstituted vial. Blue color is normal.
Side effects
- Blue injection-site tint
- Histamine-like flushing
- Copper excess if stacked with copper supplements
Who should skip this
- Wilson’s disease
- Copper overload
Nutrition note
Do not add extra copper supplements. Protein and vitamin C support collagen synthesis.
Stacks
Often paired with
Topical cosmetic use is common; injectable use is research-only.
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