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GHK-CU

Emerging evidence

Copper peptide complex (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine-copper) with research in skin repair, wound healing, and antioxidant effects. Not medical advice; consult a provider.

How GHK-CU works

GHK-Cu is thought to support tissue remodeling and modulate growth factors. Evidence is mixed; continue research and use under guidance.

Researched benefits

  • •Skin and wound healing research
  • •Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
  • •May support collagen and elastin

What it is studied for

  • •Skin repair and anti-aging research
  • •Wound healing
  • •Hair growth in some studies
  • •Combination in recovery stacks

Reported side effects and cautions

  • •Generally well tolerated; topical use may cause sensitivity
  • •Injectable use requires provider oversight

Dosing protocol described in the literature

Dosage
1-2mg
Frequency
Daily
Administration
SubQ or Topical
Cycle
4-8 weeks

Skin repair & wound healing

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Evidence rating: Emerging evidence

Some human data exists but the evidence base is limited — often small studies, narrow indications, or trials still under way.

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Educational information only. This page is not medical advice, not a prescription, and not a recommendation to use GHK-CU. Dosing figures describe what appears in published research and provider protocols — they are not instructions. Several compounds covered here are prescription medicines. Talk to a licensed healthcare provider before acting on anything you read.