David Traster, DC, MS, DACNB Co-owner, The Neurologic Wellness Institute Boca Raton Chicago Waukesha Wood Dale www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com GHK-Cu, short for glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper, is a naturally occurring copper-binding peptide found throughout the human body
GHK-Cu peptide serums are available online, but clinical-grade formulations used in professional trichology centres are usually more potent and better regulated.
Levels of GHK-Cu decline significantly with age dropping from approximately 200 ng/mL in young adults to near undetectable levels by age 60
Conclusion GHK-Cu represents a fascinating area of research for its multifaceted effects on skin health, particularly its potential in wound healing, inflammation reduction, and scar remodeling
and glutathione synthetase that in a second step combines -glutamyl-cysteine with glycine for forming GSH (54, 55) (Figure 3)