GHK-Cu treatment resulted in a 20% increase in lifespan in C. elegans, with improvements in mitochondrial function and activation of aging-related pathways.
GHK-Cu
Copper Peptide | Skin Regeneration & Anti-Aging Compound
Copper-binding tripeptide widely used in skin, hair, and wound-healing contexts, with systemic effects explored in research.
Effect profile (overview)
Aggregate AI baseline blended with community voting. Hover to inspect effect strengths per category.
Effect scores blend an AI baseline with community ratings. Open the full chart for per-category detail; rate via the Contribute button.
Research log summary heatmap
Compact view of how logs describe shifts in pain, sleep, and performance (−5 to +5). Treat this as qualitative, anonymous signal only.
Based on 10 anonymized research logs. Scroll down for full context and methodology.
Anonymous side-effect patterns
Rough heatmap of anonymous side-effect and positive-signal tags — a "most-mentioned" snapshot, not safety or efficacy advice.
Research footprint
Last analyzed Jul 17, 2026- Jul 14, 11:00 PMRe-scoredScored effects for GHK-Cu
- Jul 14, 11:00 PMVerifiedVerified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
- Jul 13, 7:00 AMVerifiedVerified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Research & intelligence feed
Studies, clinical trials, community discussions, and news.
This study evaluated the effects of topical GHK-Cu gel on re-epithelialization of standardized acute skin wounds in healthy adults. The study was designed as a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial. Not reported in abstract.
This study assessed the impact of three Hydrafacial treatments on skin quality, hydration, and barrier function in adults of Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI. The trial was open-label and classified as Phase IV. No therapeutic claims were made.
Not reported in abstract.
Not reported in abstract.
Not reported in abstract.
Not reported in abstract.
Popular stacks
Most commonly stacked peptides based on community research logs.
External databases
Helpful external resources for additional structural, pharmacologic, and literature context. These are third-party databases; always cross-check details with primary research.
Practical guides for GHK-Cu
How-to and safety articles applicable to every peptide in the library.
- Reconstitution calculatorCompute BAC water volume and syringe units for any dose.
- BAC water guideWhat bacteriostatic water is and why peptides need it.
- How to reconstitute peptidesStep-by-step mixing protocol with a worked example.
- How to inject peptidesSubcutaneous injection technique with insulin syringes.
- Where to inject peptidesSite selection, rotation, and pinch technique.
- Safety overviewSide-effect data, regulatory status, and red-flag risks.
Articles mentioning GHK-Cu
- Best Copper Peptide Serums: Buyer's GuideHow to evaluate a copper peptide serum — concentration, pH, packaging, formulation partners — plus criteria for the leading product categories.cosmetic · 4 min
- Best Peptides for Recovery: Training-Driven Wear and TearPeptides for training recovery — BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin, GHK-Cu — with evidence quality, when to use which, and how to combine them.roundup · 3 min
- Best Peptides for Skin: Ranked RoundupRanked roundup of cosmetic peptides — copper peptides (GHK-Cu, AHK-Cu), Argireline, Matrixyl, SNAP-8 — with what each does and how to choose.roundup · 3 min
- GLOW Peptide Stack Explained: Multi-Peptide Skin RejuvenationGLOW is an informal multi-peptide skin rejuvenation stack — typically GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and TB-500. Here's what it is, the mechanism rationale, and how it compares to topical-only approaches.news · 4 min
- Recovery Peptide Stack: For Training Volume + Soft-Tissue WearThe defensible recovery-focused peptide stack — BPC-157 + TB-500 + supportive sleep / GH-axis layer — for athletes managing high training volume and accumulated soft-tissue wear.stack · 5 min
- Anti-Aging Peptide Stack: What the Evidence Actually SupportsMost 'anti-aging peptide stacks' over-promise. Here's a defensible combination — NAD+, GHK-Cu, Epitalon, SS-31 — with what each does, what the evidence supports, and what's speculative.stack · 6 min
- Best Peptides for Anti-Aging: Evidence-Backed RankingThe peptides with the strongest evidence for aging-related endpoints — Epitalon, NAD+, GHK-Cu, SS-31, FOXO4-DRI — with what each does and realistic expectations.roundup · 4 min
- Best Peptides for Hair Growth: AHK-Cu, GHK-Cu, ThymulinCopper peptides (AHK-Cu, GHK-Cu) and Thymulin are the peptides with usable hair-growth evidence. Here's what each does and how they fit in a routine with minoxidil and finasteride.roundup · 4 min
- Best Peptides for Healing: Tissue Repair & RecoveryBPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, MGF — the peptides with the strongest evidence for soft-tissue repair, tendon healing, and post-injury recovery. Ranked roundup with cycle guidance.roundup · 4 min
- Best Peptides for Joint Pain & Tendon RepairBPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, Cartalax, MGF — the peptides with the strongest joint-pain and tendon-repair evidence. Ranked roundup with usage guidance.roundup · 4 min
- Copper Peptides: GHK-Cu, AHK-Cu, and What They Actually DoCopper peptides — GHK-Cu, AHK-Cu — and what the evidence shows for skin regeneration, hair growth, and wound healing. Topical vs injected, dosing, side effects.cosmetic · 4 min
- Peptides for Skin: Anti-Aging, Repair, and What WorksThe cosmetic peptides backed by real evidence — copper peptides, Argireline, Matrixyl, SNAP-8 — what each does, how to combine them, and how to choose a serum.cosmetic · 5 min
- Wolverine Stack: BPC-157 + TB-500 for HealingThe Wolverine Stack pairs BPC-157 with TB-500 for soft-tissue and tendon recovery. Mechanism rationale, dosing patterns, what the evidence shows, and how to actually run the cycle.stack · 6 min
Community notes
No comments yet. Share research notes, citations, or observations below.
Community research logs (detail)
Showing the latest 5 logs out of 10.
Goal: injury / tissue repair
Context: recreational • 26-35
Duration ~6.0 weeks
GHK-Cu used on scar tissue around an old surgical site alongside massage and basic rehab work. Subjective improvement in scar pliability and local tightness.
Goal: skin / cosmetic
Context: sedentary / light • 36-45
Duration ~8.0 weeks
Topical GHK-Cu cream to face and neck most evenings. Tracking skin texture, fine lines, and general 'glow' with photos; also paying attention to irritation or breakouts.
Goal: joint / tendon comfort
Context: unspecified training level • age not given
Duration not specified
Goal: injury / tissue repair
Context: unspecified training level • age not given
Duration not specified
Goal: injury / tissue repair
Context: unspecified training level • age not given
Duration not specified
How to read these logs
Each entry is a single, anonymized “n=1” summary with relative change sliders from −5 to +5. Higher positive values indicate perceived improvement; negative values indicate perceived worsening.
Context (training level, age band, duration, and dosing frequency) is shown so you can quickly skim for patterns or outliers. Treat this as qualitative signal layered on top of study data, not as a substitute for controlled trials.
Anonymous side-effect reporting (detail)
This section describes how anonymous side-effect reports are aggregated into the heatmap above. Reports are anonymous and unverified, and should be read alongside primary safety data.
Use the "Report side effects" button to open a focused popup form. Please keep descriptions neutral and avoid medical language; think in terms of "nausea", "flushing", "vivid dreams", etc.
Quick tone breakdown of submitted side-effect tags:
Top reported tags so far (color reflects tone):
Librarian Changelog
Every time the Librarian touches this peptide — discovering, refreshing, scoring, or verifying — it logs the action here.
Scored effects for GHK-Cu
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Scored effects for GHK-Cu
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Scored effects for GHK-Cu
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Scored effects for GHK-Cu
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Scored effects for GHK-Cu
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Scored effects for GHK-Cu
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate
Scored effects for GHK-Cu
Verified content for GHK-Cu: accurate