Peptides & Research Chemicals
GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)
Street names: Copper tripeptide, GHK-Cu
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⚡What it does
- Skin repair and hair-growth claims (topical evidence reasonable)
- Injectable form marketed for systemic 'regeneration' — no human evidence
⚠Key risks
- Injectable copper peptide: zero human safety data
- Blue discoloration at injection sites (cosmetic)
- Research-chemical purity issues
✚Overdose signs
- Unknown (injectable)
- Injection-site reaction
- Skin discoloration
📋Quick facts
Also known asCopper tripeptide, GHK-Cu
CategoryPeptides & Research Chemicals
Schedule / classCosmetic ingredient (topical); injectable grey = research chemical
AppearanceBlue-tinted lyophilized powder (copper chelate), 50–200 mg vials
Street price~$20–$60 per vial grey-market
Legal statusCosmetic topical OK; injectable 'research' grey-market
Last updated2026-09-16
Sources: FDA, PubMed
Category comparison — Peptides & Research Chemicals
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) | Cosmetic ingredient | Injectable copper peptide: zero human safety data; Blue discoloration at injection sites (cosmetic) | ~$20–$60 per vial grey-market |
| BPC-157 | Unscheduled — 'research chemical', not approved for human use anywhere | ZERO human clinical trials — all human use is anecdotal self-experimentation; Unregulated synthesis: purity, sterility, and actual content unverified | ~$20–$60 per 5 mg vial grey-market |
| DIHEXA | 'Research chemical' — no human approval | c-Met activation is also a tumor-growth pathway — the theoretical cancer concern is serious; Essentially zero human data | ~$40–$100 per vial grey-market |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
RxBrand names on the grey market
These brands are sold as this compound. Same molecule, different label and supply chain — quality varies enormously between them.
GHK-Cu
?Frequently asked questions
What does GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) look like?
Blue-tinted lyophilized powder (copper chelate), 50–200 mg vials
What are the signs of a GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) overdose?
Unknown (injectable); Injection-site reaction; Skin discoloration Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Injectable copper peptide: zero human safety data Dependence can develop with regular use.