GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) is a naturally-occurring peptide that is composed of three amino acids (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine). It has been the subject of numerous studies for its potential use in wound healing, tissue regeneration, and skin rejuvenation.
What is GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu is a naturally-occurring peptide that is found in the blood of mammals, including humans. It is composed of three amino acids: glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine. GHK-Cu has been shown to have a wide range of biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties.
How does GHK-Cu work?
GHK-Cu works by binding to copper ions and modulating the activity of various enzymes and proteins involved in cell growth and differentiation. It also activates the production of collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans, which are essential for skin structure and elasticity.
What are the potential benefits of GHK-Cu?
The potential benefits of GHK-Cu are numerous. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties. Additionally, GHK-Cu has been shown to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots and promote skin elasticity and firmness.
What are the potential side effects of GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu is generally considered safe and well-tolerated. However, some people may experience mild skin irritation or redness when using products containing GHK-Cu. Additionally, GHK-Cu may cause an increase in sun sensitivity, so it is essential to use sunscreen when using products containing GHK-Cu.
Research Dosage:
In human trials, the dosage of GHK-Cu has varied depending on the specific study and the research goals. The dosages used in human studies have ranged from 1mg/ml to 100mg/ml
GHK-CU PROTOCOLS BY ANELA96814/FINE-TALE2468
All instructions for lab research only, not for human consumption.
Painless Subcutaneous Injection Protocol
BPC-157 10mg and GHK-CU 50mg
• Bacteriostatic water — 3mL
• One reconstituting syringe and one diabetic syringe for administering to lab subject.
1. Draw up 1mL bacteriostatic water and inject into a 5mg BPC vial. Once reconstituted, draw up that 1mL from your first BPC and enter it into another 5mg BPC vial. The total is 1mL of bacteriostatic water in 10mg of BPC.
2. Draw up the 10mg of BPC and 1mL of water from your BPC vial and inject into 50mg GHK-CU. Now add 2mL bacteriostatic water for a total of 3mL bacteriostatic water with 10mg BPC and 50mg GHK-CU in one vial.
Doses for lab subject:
• 200mcg BPC/1mg GHK-CU (6 units on a 1cc syringe).
• 300mcg BPC/1.5mg GHK-CU (9 units on a 1cc syringe).
• 350mcg BPC/1.75mg GHK-CU (10.5 units on a 1cc syringe). Preferred by author.
Important Instructions:
Please do not skip injection instructions or your lab subject may be at risk for injection site reaction. Draw up your reconstituted BPC/GHK-CU dose. Choose a spot for your subcutaneous injection. Now, instead of giving your injection to your subject all at once, you must break up the injection into two to three different spots, all right next to each other. They should all be in the same area, right next to each other. This breaks up the injection into micro-injections in a cluster. Once the injections are finished, mark the area with your finger so you don’t lose the injection site on your subject. Now take a massage gun and hit the injection site for 2 to 5 minutes. Normally, we would never condone using a massage gun on an injection site while using a peptide. This is a big no with most peptides. However, BPC and GHK-CU are hearty enough that they won’t degrade with post-injection massage gun technique. Do not use this massage gun technique on other peptides.
Note: Be sure to give your lab subject a zinc supplement daily whenever taking GHK-CU.
GHK-CU PROTOCOLS BY ANELA96814/FINE-TALE2468
All instructions for lab research only, not for human consumption.
Skin Renewing Serum
• 1 gram ampule GHK-CU
• 1 mL Hyaluronic acid. Preferred products: The Ordinary Buffet serum or Neutrogena Hydroboost Hyaluronic acid.
1. Mix 1 gram per 1oz (30mL) of serum for face.
2. Mix 2 grams per 1oz (30mL) of serum for body skin.
3. Mix 3 grams per 1oz (30mL) of hyaluronic acid for hair growth. Apply with micro-needling device.
Directions: Apply to lab subject’s skin twice a day. Do not combine with any acidic products including but not limited to tretinoin, retinol, vitamin C, AHAs, and BHAs. Any acids will degrade GHK-CU and render it useless. If you must use acidic products, then alternate. Use your acidic products in the morning with sunscreen and use your GHK-CU serum at night before bed. GHK-CU can also be used on body skin. A lot of body butters contain acidic products, make sure there is no acidic type ingredients in your body butter. Slather on lab subject twice a day.
Special Instructions for Severely Damaged Skin with Sunspots:
A paste can be made with hyaluronic acid in a strength as high as 7% and slathered onto sun-damaged skin. This should only be done once in a while. Lab subjects that have sun-damaged skin will be reddish, irritated, itchy, and sometimes will scab up if there is severe sun damage. Skin will renew in a couple of days. Follow up with the regular protocol with the below dose of GHK-CU morning and night.
GHK-Cu Cosmetic Creams
GHK-Cu has been studied extensively in cosmeceuticals and has been shown to have several benefits when used in cosmetic creams.
One of the most well-known benefits of GHK-Cu in cosmetic creams is its ability to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. It does this by stimulating collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan production, which are all essential for skin structure and elasticity. Studies have shown that GHK-Cu can improve skin firmness, elasticity, and hydration, resulting in a more youthful appearance.
GHK-Cu has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help to protect the skin from damage caused by environmental factors such as UV rays and pollution. Additionally, GHK-Cu can help reduce the appearance of scars and other skin imperfections, making it useful for many skin concerns.
GHK-Cu is often found in topical creams, serums, and lotions and is often combined with other active ingredients to enhance its effectiveness. It is considered safe and well-tolerated in cosmetic products, although some people may experience mild skin irritation or redness.
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- GHK Copper Peptide. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92775/
- GHK-Cu Copper Peptide Serum. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.skinbiology.com/ghk-cu-copper-peptide-serum
References:
- GHK-Cu Copper Peptide Serum. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.skinbiology.com/ghk-cu-copper-peptide-serum
- GHK Copper Peptide. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.copperpeptides.com/ghk-copper-peptide/
- GHK Copper Peptide. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92775/
Please note that GHK-Cu is also known as Copper Peptide, Tripeptide-1 and other names.
