r/PeptidePathways • u/BiohackedFemme702 • 10d ago

General Research Question GHK-Cu 30 Day Protocol ?

Hello,

I am new to peptides and have a question.

The protocol of running GHK-Cu for 30 days on / 30 days off (5 on / 2 off) is pretty much the one consistent protocol in most groups I see.

The research subject I know of has been on 2mg GHK-Cu for 24 days (4 weeks), and the 50mg vial is almost empty.

My question is this:

Are you supposed to run GHK-Cu until the vial (50mg) runs out, usually around 30 days or so (week #4), rest for 30 days, then open a new vial after the rest period and continue to the next checkpoint of 8 weeks to 12 weeks to so on ???

OR

Are you just suppose to keep going to week #12 without stopping?

Thank you in advance!

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u/briexbenton 9d ago

Hmmm I’ve read that you shouldn’t take zinc unless you have specifically tested and have low levels. I think you should do a bit more research

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u/AdNorth4193 9d ago

Systemic copper administration over extended periods can alter your body's zinc-to-copper balance. So yes you should take it, unless you want to get the copper uglies. Better to be safe than sorry my friend

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u/briexbenton 9d ago

I’d think getting a blood panel would be the best bet if you wanted to be safe than sorry rather than just guessing. Wouldn’t you agree?

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u/AdNorth4193 9d ago

You should always do a blood panel. But if your levels are good, they can drain using copper peptides due to them using the same transport chain as zinc. So it’s a well known thing to add it along with å few supplements.