When complexed with copper, the canonical Gly-His-Lys-Cu(II) species carries a molecular weight near 403404 g/mol
Thinning skin, vasculitis, purpuric dermatosis, platelet deficiency, liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, vitamin C deficiency, moving your body during the injection, or dehydration may also cause bruising
While GHK-Cu is generally well-tolerated in topical research, certain contraindications or precautions should be considered, especially for systemic research or in specific populations: Systemic Research: For systemic applications, GHK-Cu is generally not recommended for subjects who are pregnant, breastfeeding, have active cancer, or suffer from Wilsons disease (a condition involving copper accumulation)
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A deficiency of this vitamin can impact mental health