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FDA Category 2 · restricted from compounding

This compound is on the FDA’s interim Section 503A Category 2 bulks list and cannot be legally compounded by US pharmacies. An HHS announcement in February 2026 signaled intent to restore several peptides to Category 1, but no Federal Register action has been published. Check the FDA PCAC schedule for updates.

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ExperimentalSkin & HairSubQDailyPartial data

GLOW

Proprietary compounded blend combining GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and TB-500 for skin and systemic regeneration.

§ 01   Overview

Overview

Proprietary compounded blend combining GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and TB-500 for skin and systemic regeneration.

No controlled data on the specific blend; components have preclinical support.

§ 02   Mechanism

Mechanism of action

GLOW stacks the gene-expression and collagen effects of GHK-Cu with the repair signaling of BPC-157 and the actin-regulating effects of TB-500, targeting skin quality and soft-tissue recovery simultaneously.

  • 01Skin quality and elasticity
  • 02Soft-tissue repair
  • 03Convenience of single-vial administration

§ 03   Dosing

Dosing protocol

Standard Protocol

Dose Range
10 – 20 units daily (0.1 – 0.2 ml)
Route
SubQ
Timing
Any time
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
6–8 weeks

§ 04   Evidence

Evidence & research

Experimental

No controlled data on the specific blend; components have preclinical support.

FDA Status

Not FDA-approved. BPC-157 on FDA Negative List.

§ 05   Stacks

Common stacks

§ 06   News

In the news

8 articles from the last 12 months · updates hourly

§ 07   Sourcing

Sourcing & supply

Regulatory status

Restricted from compounding

Placed on the FDA's 503A Category 2 list and cannot be lawfully compounded in the US. No brand pharmacy alternative exists. US buyers encounter only research-use-only (RUO) channels, which the FDA's Intended Use Doctrine treats as unapproved drug sales.

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Research-use-only

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§ 09   Safety

Safety & side effects

Side effects

  • 01As per components

Contraindications

None specified.

This site is for educational and research purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any peptide or supplement.