GHK-Cu
OVERVIEW
• GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper peptide found in human
plasma. As people age, they naturally lose the ability to produce this
• This peptide is commonly used in hair and skin products due to its
strong regeneration and anti-inflammatory properties
• This peptide modulates over 500 different gene expressions, resulting
in multiple health and anti-aging benefits
HOW DOESIT WORK?
• GHK-Cu affects multiple pathways in the body, leading to a wide ray
of benefits
• For tissue injuries, GHK-Cu acts as a chemoattractant (stimulating
cell signaling and movement of cells during inflammatory actions)
while releasing proteins to stimulate the growth and repair of tissue
• GHK-Cu increases collagen, stem cell production, and bone
formation by stimulating chondrocytes in bones
• GHK-Cu provides a source of copper for cells, which copper is
essential for angiogenesis (development of new blood cells), which
plays a significant role in tissue growth and survival
• GHK-Cu blocks the release of oxidative damage released from ferritin
channels after injury, allowing for enhanced regeneration properties
for skin, hair follicles, stomach lining, bone tissue, fingernails,
and many other aspects of the body
RESEARCH BENEFITS
• Tightens loose skin
• Enhances skin elasticity
• Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• Accelerates wound healing
• Improves lung health
• Fights hair loss
• Accelerates nerve regeneration
• Promotes bone repair
• Fights Inflammation
RESEARCH SIDE EFFECTS
• Redness, itchiness, and swelling of injection sites
• Possibility for copper toxicity
• Lunula of the nail can turn blue (corrects after 4-6 weeks)
• Do not mix with vitamin or Hyaluronic Acid when applying to skin
for best results
INSIGHT ON RESEARCH CYCLING & DOSING
• For subcutaneous injections: 1-2 mg per day
• For topical: any place to focus on healing
• 6-week intervals
• Can be cycled 3-4x a year
INSIGHT ON RESEARCH TIMING & BENEFITS
• For hair and skin:
Best to apply after a shower. This will prevent the hair and skin’s
natural oil from stopping GHK-Cu from being absorbed
• Absorption and results can be enhanced by micro-needling
before applying GHK-Cu
PEPTIDES & SUPPLEMENTS TO STACK WITH
• Any GHRP (GHRP-2, GHRP-6, Ipamorelin, Hexarelin)
• Any GHRH (CJC-1295, MOD-GRF-1295, Tesamorelin)
• BPC-157
• TB-4
•TA-1
• KPV
• ARA-290
PROS & CONS
PROS
• Regenerates several aspects of the body
• It can be used topically, orally, intranasally, and subcutaneously
• Heavily used and researched
CONS
• Topical compounds can be expensive
• It will take time to see significant results
