Compound atlas
Anti-aging

AHK-Cu

Cosmetic peptide
Half-life
7h
approx. mean t½
Dose range
Topical / 1–2 mg
typical, not prescriptive
Category
Anti-aging
primary use-case
Single-dose decay
t½ = 7h · first-order model
~28h
to clear
1× t½
50%
remaining
2× t½
25%
remaining
~4× t½
6%
remaining
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How a single dose clears, assuming first-order elimination. The half-life is the biggest driver of how often you dose — start a cycle to see your own cumulative concentration curve.

Overview

A copper tripeptide used primarily for hair growth and follicle stimulation, related to GHK-Cu.

Mechanism of action

Delivers copper and signals follicle dermal-papilla cells, promoting angiogenesis and hair-growth factors.

Typical protocol

Topical scalp application or low-dose subQ in hair protocols.

Storage

Reconstituted: refrigerated, ~30 days.

Disclaimer

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