Beyond cosmetic applications, GHK-Cu supports joint health, improves tissue elasticity, and reduces oxidative stressfactors that contribute to chronic pain conditions
Cost is higher than the gray market
Pickart's group showed it attracted immune cells and endothelial cells to wound sites, stimulated nerve outgrowth, and increased the production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which promotes new blood vessel formation
These compounds address underlying pathology including collagen disorganization, persistent inflammation, and impaired blood supply
It is marketed as a nasal spray (0.1% and 1% solutions) for the treatment of cognitive disorders, ischemic strokes, and optic nerve neuropathies