The peptide shows a great deal of promise not just as therapeutic agent for promoting wound healing and regulating vascular growth, but as a tool for investigating these processes to better understand their control
Sterile water without bacteriostatic agent should be used for single-use applications only
Proline creates kinks in the peptide backbone that fit poorly into the active sites of many common proteases such as trypsin and chymotrypsin
For example, the authors of a 2018 study state that they have an excellent safety record.3 When it comes to our individual product recommendations, the chart below breaks down some important safety details about each
What should I do if I have questions about the side effects listed on the form
The amount of copper in most copper peptide serums is low enough that it shouldnt pose a major risk to most healthy people, but its still something to be mindful of.15 However, those with Wilsons disease a rare genetic condition may be best off avoiding copper peptide serums (or any skin care product containing copper), as the condition causes the element to build up in the body.16 Cancer risks GHK-Cu seemingly promotes angiogenesis, or the formation of new blood vessels.14 Though this can lead to beneficial outcomes like better wound healing, it may also lead to the growth or spread of cancer by giving solid tumors a blood supply.17 This means that if you have active or suspected cancer, it may be wise to avoid copper peptides