Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Copper Peptides+ pairs 120mcg of GHK-Cu, the copper tripeptide glycyl-histidinyl-lysine, with 3mg of elemental copper from 30mg of Copper Bisglycinate, delivered through Hi-Tech's Cyclosome Delivery system. GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring complex that was first isolated from human plasma in 1973. Your own levels fall sharply with age, from roughly 200 ng/ml at 20 down to about 80 ng/ml by 60, which is the reasoning behind supplementing it. Research has focused on its role in stimulating collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in dermal tissue, which is why it has become a staple in serious skin and hair care. The copper bisglycinate alongside it is a chelated form chosen for absorption, covering the essential trace mineral side: connective tissue, iron metabolism, nerve function, and antioxidant enzyme activity. One tablet daily with a meal. 90 tablets, 90 servings, a full 90-day supply.†
Supplement Facts: Hi-Tech Copper Peptides+ (Per 1 Tablet / 90 Servings)
Copper (elemental): 3mg (333% DV) from 30mg Copper Bisglycinate
Copper Peptides GHK-Cu (glycyl-histidinyl-lysine): 120mcg
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Phosphatidylcholine 75%, Hydroxypropyl Beta Cyclodextrin (HPβCD), Phytosterols, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
Cyclosome Delivery for enhanced bioavailability
90 tablets, 90 servings
Sourced from a GMP certified facility
Take 1 tablet daily with a meal
California Prop 65 Warning applies.
What GHK-Cu Actually Is
GHK-Cu is a copper-bound tripeptide your body produces on its own. Dr. Loren Pickart isolated it from human plasma in 1973, and the research since has centered on tissue remodeling: stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis, supporting wound healing, and modulating how copper gets into cells. The age-related decline is the core argument for supplementing, since plasma levels drop more than half between your twenties and your sixties.†
Straight Talk on Oral GHK-Cu
Worth knowing before you buy: the bulk of GHK-Cu research uses topical or injected delivery, not oral. Peptides are fragile through the digestive tract, and oral copper peptide supplements are a newer category with a thinner evidence base than the topical serums the compound built its reputation on. Hi-Tech's answer is Cyclosome Delivery, the same liposomal system using phosphatidylcholine and hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin that they run across their prohormone line, designed to protect compounds through first-pass metabolism. Whether oral GHK-Cu matches topical results is not settled. If your goal is purely surface-level skin appearance, a topical serum has more evidence behind it. If you want systemic copper support with the peptide included, this is the format for that.†
The Copper Bisglycinate Half
The 3mg of elemental copper is doing separate work from the peptide. Copper is an essential trace mineral required for connective tissue formation, iron metabolism, nervous system function, and the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. Bisglycinate is a chelated form, meaning the copper is bound to glycine for better absorption and gentler digestion than copper oxide or sulfate. At 333% of the Daily Value, this is a therapeutic dose rather than a maintenance one.†
Collagen, Elastin, and the Skin and Hair Case
Research demonstrates GHK-Cu stimulates collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in dermal tissue. Those three are the structural scaffolding of skin: collagen for firmness, elastin for recoil, glycosaminoglycans for hydration and cushioning. All three decline with age. That mechanism is also why copper peptides show up in scalp and hair formulas, since follicle health depends on the same dermal support structures.†
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take this with a multivitamin?
Check your multivitamin's copper content first. Most contain 0.9mg to 2mg. Adding 3mg on top puts you near the 10mg daily upper limit for adults. Not dangerous for most people, but worth doing the math rather than assuming.†Does it work with zinc supplements?
Zinc and copper compete for absorption, and sustained high-dose zinc depletes copper. If you run zinc daily, copper supplementation makes sense, though separating them by a few hours helps both absorb.†How long until I notice anything?
Skin and hair turnover is slow. Give it several months of daily use before judging. This is not an acute-effect supplement.†Is it appropriate for tested athletes?
Copper and copper peptides are not prohibited by WADA or NCAA.†
How to Take Hi-Tech Copper Peptides+
Take one tablet daily with a meal. Taking it with food improves absorption and reduces the chance of stomach upset that concentrated copper can cause on an empty stomach. Use consistently. For healthy adults 18 and older. Do not use if pregnant or nursing without physician clearance.
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Who Should Exercise Caution
Anyone with Wilson's disease must not use copper supplements. This is a genetic disorder causing copper accumulation and it is a hard contraindication.
Account for copper already in your multivitamin. The tolerable upper limit for adults is 10mg per day.
Individuals with liver disease should consult a physician, since the liver regulates copper storage
For healthy adults 18 and older
Not for pregnant or nursing women without physician clearance
Consult a physician before use if taking any prescription medications or having any medical condition
California Prop 65 Warning applies.
Keep out of reach of children.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.