AHK-Cu · 100mg
The copper peptide for hair
- Skin
- Longevity
Research stage · cosmetic ingredient in United States and European Union
It is not an approved drug: it is a recognised cosmetic ingredient in United States and European Union. AHK-Cu is not an approved drug. It is used in hair cosmetics; its evidence comes from cultured human follicles and lab studies.
Overview
What has it been researched for?
- Denser hair, less sheddingMain focus
- Antioxidant: less oxidative stressUnder study
- Firmer, denser skin: more collagenUnder study
It makes sense if you want
- Care for my hair
- Firmer, more radiant skin
- Boost my immunity
Tools
Evidence and studies
See studies →Before you start(5)
Before you start, check first if
- Active cancer or oncology treatment in the last 5 years
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Wilson disease or copper allergy
- Severe liver impairment
- Liver disease
Protocols
Protocols
SBL protocol · based on published studies
Not available
Preparation
Quick reference
How to prepare it, step by step
- Wipe the vial stopper and the diluent stopper with alcohol.
- With the 3 ml syringe, draw 3 ml of bacteriostatic water.
- Add it slowly down the side of the vial, not onto the powder.
- Swirl the vial gently until it dissolves. Do not shake it.
- Diluent
- Bacteriostatic water
Example dose
30-unit U-100 insulin syringe · Starting dose of its protocol, with 3 ml of water in the 100 mg vial.
Combinations
What it pairs with
Evidence
Each effect with its evidence level and, where available, its source.
- Denser hair, less sheddingPreclinicalSource under review
- Antioxidant: less oxidative stressPreclinicalSource under review
- Firmer, denser skin: more collagenPreclinicalSource under review
Every batch comes with its certificate of analysis: identity and purity verified with its QR code.
Verify your batch →The scienceMechanisms, studies and references
Copper tripeptide
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is it reconstituted with, and how much?
With bacteriostatic water: 3 ml into the 100 mg vial, giving 33.33 mg/ml.
What dose does it start with?
1 → 2 mg, diario, following the Official SBL protocol.
How long is the cycle, and how long does a vial last?
12 weeks ON / 4 weeks OFF. At the starting dose, the 100 mg vial lasts ~7.6 sem.
How is it applied?
Subcutaneous.
When should I check with my doctor first?
Check with your doctor first if: Active cancer or oncology treatment in the last 5 years, Pregnancy or breastfeeding, Wilson disease or copper allergy, Severe liver impairment.
How do I check my batch?
With the vial code in the verifier: you see the identity and purity certificate of your batch.