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References Mechanism of Action 1 The activity of GHK-Cu is thought to be multifaceted and includes: GHK-Cu has been associated with the upregulation of genes involved in tissue repair, anti-inflammatory signaling, and antioxidant defense, and the downregulation of genes linked to fibrosis and oxidative stress
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It pairs well with other cosmetic actives - such as niacinamide, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, beta-glucan, and stabilized antioxidants - in serums, essences, moisturizers, masks, and eye-area formulations, and can be worked into both aqueous and anhydrous systems when the formulation pH and ionic environment are properly controlled
Professional athletes: BPC-157 is banned by WADA and could trigger anti-doping violations even for possession or research If you fall into any of these categories, use is contraindicated until substantial human safety research is published
- Perform a patch test before using the product to check for any allergic reactions