In animal wound models, it accelerated healing and reduced inflammation, suggesting applications for joint, tendon, and soft-tissue repair
Overuse or poor-quality products may impact liver or kidney health
Sudden appetite changes can also indicate thyroid dysfunction, uncontrolled diabetes, or other endocrine disorders that require investigation
These may contain harmful contaminants, often due to a lack of proper quality testing
During the review, the committee will likely consider: The extensive body of published research on GHK-Cu (decades of studies) Safety data for both injectable and topical routes The clinical rationale for copper peptide therapy in anti-aging and wound healing Quality control considerations for compounding GHK-Cu formulations Public comments from patients, dermatologists, anti-aging practitioners, and pharmacies Given GHK-Cu's long history of use and substantial research base, many in the peptide therapy community are cautiously optimistic about a positive PCAC recommendation particularly for the topical route