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GHK-Cu is a research peptide being studied for its anti-aging, hair growth, and regenerative effects. GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding peptide studied for its role in healing, tissue repair, and skin, hair, and nail health.
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What is GHK-Cu?

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding peptide studied for its role in healing, tissue repair, and skin, hair, and nail health.

GHK was first discovered in 1973 by the noted peptide researcher Dr. Loren Pickart. He found that aged liver cells, when inoculated with blood from young people, were able to begin regenerating.

Eventually, it was discovered that GHK was the cause of this spontaneous regeneration. This is also how researchers were able to discover that GHK declined during the aging process, since the aged cells were not able to begin regeneration until introduced to young blood cells.

Since this discovery, GHK-Cu has been widely used in topical anti-aging skincare products and hair regrowth formulations. It also shows strong potential in more therapeutic applications from pain reduction to nervous system function, although research is ongoing at this time.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

GHK-Cu is used mainly in topical skin and hair products. Research on its other uses is ongoing.

HOW DOES GHK-CU WORK?

GHK-Cu acts directly on fibroblasts by increasing production of mRNA and protein for collagen, elastin, proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans, and decorin; all of which are critical components in tissue repair and maintenance. Further, it acts to stimulate the production of metalloproteases and protease inhibitors which function to remove damaged tissue proteins. Together these functions increase the function of the cellular machinery and scaffolding to initiate repair and healthier tissue.

WHAT IS GHK-CU BEING STUDIED FOR?

Based on the literature, GHK-Cu has been shown to:
  • Support skin collagen (topical use)
  •  Soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles (topical use)
  • Improves healing of wounds and reduces infections
  • Act as an anti-inflammatory to reduce pain
  • Help prevent and correct hair loss
  • Help heal nerves and reduce types of nerve pain