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For what GHK-Cu is, how the copper complex works, and what the research shows across topical and laboratory settings, see the GHK-Cu peptide guide
The iodide salt (1:1 salt of the 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium cation with iodide, PubChem parent CID 950107) has the molecular formula C 10 H 11 IN 2 , a molecular weight of 286.11 g/mol, an exact mass of 285.99670 Da, and CAS number 42464-96-0
Before starting peptide therapy, patients should go into the consultation prepared with key questions
Weeks 1-4: 1mg weekly (4mg total, small portion of first vial) Weeks 5-8: 2mg weekly (8mg total) Weeks 9-12: 4mg weekly (16mg total, finish first vial and start second) Weeks 13-16: 6mg weekly (24mg total, continue through second vial) Weeks 17-20: 8mg weekly (32mg total) Weeks 21-24: 8mg weekly maintenance (32mg total) Total peptide required: 116mg over 24 weeks Vials needed: 6 x 20mg vials with some remaining This protocol reaches 8mg maintenance by week 17 and holds there through week 24
You can use it in cycles of three to six months, or consistently based on your health conditions and goals
