(2014) Elife 3, e02523
GHK-CU BENEFITS Regenerative Skin Support Supports local renewal and regeneration within the epidermis and dermis 1 Supports collagen production, hydration, regeneration, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects 1 3 4 May help reinforce skin barrier integrity and improve resilience over time 6 A gentler alternative to retinoids and resurfacing treatments Apply topically 5x weekly for a simple, consistent routine that takes under a minute Compounded by US-licensed pharmacies GHK-Cu has not been approved by the FDA for these uses
The Science Behind GHK-Cu, 100mg Product Name: GHK-Cu Strength: 100mg Chemical Name: Copper Tripeptide Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Complex CAS Number: 89030-95-5 Molecular Formula: CHCuNO Molecular Weight: 401.91 g/mol Amino Acid Sequence: Gly-His-Lys Appearance: Blue-Purple Lyophilized Powder Classification: Peptide-Metal Research Compound Purity: Verified by analytical testing prior to release Analytical Methods: HPLC, Mass Spectrometry (MS)
It contains ingredients derived from the conditioned culture fluid in which stem cells were grown (sometimes called "stem cell conditioned medium"), plus isolated exosomes from that process not living stem cells themselves
Whether that is useful depends on diet, medical history, medications, tolerance and the reason for supplementation