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GHK-Cu

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Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu)

Anti-aging — skin, hair and regeneration

Anti-Aging
Half-life
~1 hour
Route
SubQ or topical 1-2%
Cycle
8-12 weeks on,
Status
Widely used in cosmetics

About

A naturally occurring copper-bound tripeptide whose blood levels decline after age 60. Strong evidence for hair growth, wound healing and collagen production.

Mechanism

Binds copper, promoting collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production. Modulates expression of 4000+ genes.

Dosage

beginner

Amount
1 mg
Frequency
1x per day
Route
SubQ or topical
Duration
4-8 weeks

standard

Amount
2 mg
Frequency
1x per day (SubQ) or 2x per day (topical)
Route
SubQ or topical 1-2%
Duration
8-12 weeks

advanced

Amount
3 mg
Frequency
1x per day
Route
SubQ + topical combined
Duration
12-16 weeks
Timing

Any time of day. Topical: best in the evening.

Cycle structure

8-12 weeks on, 4 weeks off

Reconstitution & Storage

50 mg + 5 mL → 10 mg/mL

The solution is blue due to the copper — this is normal.

Lyophilized: dark and cool. Reconstituted: 2-8°C, 4 weeks.

Benefits

  • • Promotes hair growth
  • • Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
  • • Increases skin thickness
  • • Wound healing
  • • Antioxidant
  • • Anti-inflammatory

Side effects

  • • Generally very well tolerated
  • • Mild redness at injection site
  • • Rare: copper allergy

Contraindications

  • • Copper allergy
  • • Wilson's disease
  • • Pregnancy (caution)

Gender notes

Men

Popular for hair growth (DHT-independent), skin health and post-workout recovery.

Women

Most popular for anti-aging skin care, hair growth and post-menopausal collagen loss.

Research

Stacks well with

BPC-157 TB-500 IPAMORELIN

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