Dosing chart / Healing & recovery
BPC-157 vs GHK-Cu
Dose, schedule, route and approval status side by side.
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| BPC-157 | GHK-Cu | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Not approved | Not approved |
| Also known as | body protection compound | copper peptide |
| Typical dose | 250–500 mcg | 1–2 mg |
| How often | Daily | Daily |
| Schedule | Daily, often split into two doses. | Once daily by injection. Also widely used in skin creams. |
| Daily equivalent | 250–500 mcg/day | 1–2 mg/day |
| Route | Subcutaneous or oral | Subcutaneous or topical |
| Duration | 4–8 weeks reported | 4–6 weeks reported |
| Notes | Nearly all evidence is from animal studies. The FDA has flagged it as a substance that poses safety risks in compounding. | Human evidence is for topical cosmetic use. Injected doses are community-reported and often sting. |
This page sets the two chart entries next to each other. It does not say which is better or whether either is right for you. Read member experiences on the BPC-157 and GHK-Cu pages.
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