GHK-Cu
Copper tripeptide
A naturally occurring copper peptide studied for collagen production, skin firmness, and wound healing.
- Vial
- 5.0 mL
- Strength
- 10.0 mg/mL
- Typical dose
- 1.0 mg (10 units), or 2.0 mg (20 units)
- Schedule
- Daily
- Per vial
- About 25–50 doses
- FDA status
- Not FDA approved as an injectable drug
What it is
GHK-Cu is a small peptide of three amino acids bound to copper. Your body makes it naturally, and levels in the blood drop with age.
What the research shows
GHK-Cu has been studied for wound healing, collagen production, and skin repair, and it's widely used in skin-care products. Research on injected GHK-Cu in people is limited.
How it's used
GHK-Cu is commonly supplied as a 5.0 mL vial at 10.0 mg/mL. A typical dose is 1.0 mg (10 units), or 2.0 mg (20 units), injected under the skin, daily. Your prescriber sets your exact dose and schedule.
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Good to know
- Available by prescription only, after an evaluation by a licensed provider.
- Not FDA approved for the uses described here.
- See the side-effect guide for what to watch for.
