Side effects and watch-outs
- Injection site redness (usually transient)
- Slight skin discolouration at injection site from copper (normal)
- Rare: metallic taste
- One of the safest peptides available
Peptide / Skin & Repair
GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)
Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide. Stimulates collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis. Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective. Declines with age. Excellent tolerability both topical and SubQ.
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