50 mg vial reconstituted with 3 mL bacteriostatic water
Purpose
Healing
Route
SubQ / topical
Vial
50 mg
Dose
1.7 mg
1 What It Does
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide prized for skin and tissue remodeling — stimulating collagen and elastin, supporting wound healing, and influencing a wide range of regenerative gene-expression pathways.
+Collagen & elastin synthesis+Skin remodeling+Wound healing+Antioxidant activity+Hair follicle support
2 Typical Protocol
Recommended dose
1.7 mg per dose
Frequency
Every day
Timing
AM
Duration
8 weeks on, 4 weeks off
Injectable vs topical
GHK-Cu is used both as a SubQ injection (systemic) and in topical serums (localized skin/hair). The recon table applies to the injectable form.
3 Reconstitution & Draw
Based on a 50 mg vial reconstituted with 3 mL BAC water. Draw to the units shown on a U-100 insulin syringe.
50 mg vial · 3 mL water · 1.7 mg dose
BAC water added
Concentration
Draw for 1.7 mg
3 mL
16666 mcg/mL
10 units
5 mL
10000 mcg/mL
17 units
Note
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Solution turns blue — that's the copper
U-100 syringe: 100 units = 1 mL. Large 50 mg vials use more water to keep draws practical.
Color note
A blue solution after mixing is normal — it's the copper, not contamination.
4 Storage & Handling
Before mixing
Store lyophilized, cool & dark
After mixing
Refrigerate, use within 90 days
Reconstitute with
Bacteriostatic water
Handling
Solution turns blue — that's the copper, normal
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Disclaimer
This cheat sheet is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, not a prescription, and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Dosing ranges reflect commonly-cited figures and individual protocols vary. Many peptides are sold for research purposes only and may not be approved for human use. Consult a licensed physician before starting.