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AHK-Cu

Copper tripeptide used topically to stimulate hair follicle activity and improve follicle vascularization.

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§ 01   Overview

Overview

Copper tripeptide used topically to stimulate hair follicle activity and improve follicle vascularization.

Limited controlled human trials; used in cosmetic formulations.

§ 02   Mechanism

Mechanism of action

AHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide that stimulates dermal papilla cells and enhances VEGF expression around hair follicles, promoting growth-phase activity.

  • 01Support for hair density and growth phase
  • 02Used in topical hair growth formulations

§ 03   Dosing

Dosing protocol

Standard Protocol

Dose Range
Formulation-dependent (typical 0.5 – 2% topical)
Route
Topical
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
12+ weeks to observe effect

§ 04   Evidence

Evidence & research

Preclinical

Limited controlled human trials; used in cosmetic formulations.

FDA Status

Cosmetic ingredient; not a drug.

§ 05   Stacks

Common stacks

GHK-Cu

Combined copper peptide blend

§ 06   News

In the news

6 articles from the last 12 months · updates hourly

§ 07   Sourcing

Sourcing & supply

Regulatory status

Available as dietary supplement

Sold as a dietary supplement. Quality varies widely by brand; prefer GRAS-designated products with third-party testing (e.g. Mitopure for Urolithin A).

No suppliers in our directory currently stock this compound. For investigational or research-only compounds, legitimate channels may not exist outside clinical trials.

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§ 09   Safety

Safety & side effects

Side effects

  • 01Rare contact irritation

Contraindications

None specified.

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