GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)
Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper(II) complex. Peptide, healing / cosmetic peptide.
This page describes what GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) is and its known risks. It is not medical advice and not a guide to using it. Many of these substances are prescription-only or illegal to use without a prescription. Speak to a doctor.
- Class
- Peptide
- Legal status
- Research chemical (cosmetic topical forms widely sold)
- Half-life
- Short (minutes, rapidly bound by tissue)
- Liver strain
- Low
- Kidney strain
- Low
- Converts to estrogen
- None
- Suppresses natural hormones
- Not typically
Medical uses
- None (used cosmetically in wound-healing and anti-aging skincare)
What it does in the body
Other
- Collagen and elastin synthesis stimulation
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
- Wound healing support
Forms, half-life and detection
| Form | Half-life | Reported detection window |
|---|---|---|
| Injectable (Subcutaneous) or Topical | Short (minutes, rapidly bound by tissue) | Unknown |
Side effects and health risks
Other
- Injection site irritation
- Skin irritation (topical forms)
- Very limited systemic safety data
Related compounds
- BPC-157
- TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4)
- Melanotan II (MT-II)
- Ipamorelin
- CJC-1295 (with or without DAC)
- PEG-MGF (Pegylated Mechano Growth Factor)
- Thymosin Alpha-1
- AOD-9604
Questions
What is the half-life of GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)?
About Short (minutes, rapidly bound by tissue). Half-life is the time for the level in the blood to fall by half.
How long is GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) detectable?
Testing windows of Unknown are reported, depending on the test and the person.
Is GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) legal?
Research chemical (cosmetic topical forms widely sold). Laws differ by country and change; check the rules where you live.
What blood tests matter with GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)?
Ask a doctor which tests suit you.
What are the side effects of GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)?
Other: injection site irritation, skin irritation (topical forms) and very limited systemic safety data.
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