Studies demonstrate that GHK-Cu reduces inflammatory markers in tissue by up to 60 percent, significantly lowering levels of TNF-alpha, IL-6, and other pro-inflammatory cytokines
Table of Contents Key Takeaways: GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper peptide found in human plasma, saliva, and urine
A 2019 pharmacokinetic modeling study of subcutaneous peptides suggested that local tissue blood flow (which increases postprandially in splanchnic regions but may decrease in peripheral subcutaneous tissue) affects small-peptide absorption rates by 15-30% [8]
This side effect is due to the active ingredient interacting with the skins surface
This subsequently contributes to the pathophysiological progression of type 2 diabetes, obesity-related metabolic syndrome, and microvascular complications (diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy)
Copper may become potential irritants when they are oxidized and causes the formation of free acids