GHK-Cu Dosage Chart: 50 mg Vial Protocol

GHK-Cu (50 mg Vial) Dosage Protocol

GHK-Cu Dosage Chart

This GHK-Cu dosage chart explains a 50 mg vial prepared to a final volume of 3.0 mL for a concentration of 16.67 mg/mL. The GHK-Cu dosage protocol examples below cover 1.0 mg, 1.5 mg, and 2.0 mg amounts, with matching U-100 syringe units, reconstitution steps, supplies, and research context.

Reconstitute: Prepare the 50 mg vial to a final volume of 3.0 mL for a concentration of 16.67 mg/mL.

Research protocol range: The tables below cover 1.0 mg, 1.5 mg, and 2.0 mg using the standard and alternative research-use schedules.

Easy measuring: At 16.67 mg/mL, 1 U-100 unit = 0.01 mL = approximately 166.7 mcg.

Quick conversions: 1.0 mg = 6 units, 1.5 mg = 9 units, and 2.0 mg = 12 units.

GHK-Cu, or glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper complex, is a naturally occurring copper peptide studied for collagen-related pathways, tissue remodeling, antioxidant defense, and skin repair[7][8]. This educational GHK-Cu dosage protocol presents the same research-use schedule for the 50 mg vial, with calculations adjusted for its concentration.

Research context: For evidence on mechanisms, human and preclinical research, limitations, and safety, read GHK-Cu Peptide: Benefits, Uses, Side Effects, Dosage, and Research.

Standard / Conservative Approach (3 mL = 16.67 mg/mL; 5 days/week)

Weeks 1-4

1.0 mg (1000 mcg)

6 units (0.06 mL)

Weeks 5-8

1.5 mg (1500 mcg)

9 units (0.09 mL)

Weeks 9-12+

2.0 mg (2000 mcg)

12 units (0.12 mL)

Frequency: Once daily, 5 days per week, progressing from 1.0 mg to 1.5 mg and then 2.0 mg as shown above. At 16.67 mg/mL, those doses equal 6, 9, and 12 U-100 units[18]. Use a U-100 syringe with markings that clearly display every value in the table.

Reconstitution Steps

Draw 3.0 mL of the protocol-specified sterile diluent with a sterile syringe.

Add it slowly down the vial wall to reduce foaming.

Gently swirl or roll until dissolved. Do not shake.

Label the vial with the 16.67 mg/mL concentration, preparation date, and storage instructions.

Alternative Protocol (3 mL = 16.67 mg/mL; 3 times weekly)

Weeks 1-12+

Frequency: 2.0 mg three times per week, such as Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. At 16.67 mg/mL, each injection equals 12 U-100 units (0.12 mL), for approximately 6 mg per week[18].

Supplies Needed

Plan based on an 8-16 week protocol. Calculations are shown for both the 5 days/week and 3 times/week schedules.

Peptide Vials (GHK-Cu, 50 mg each):

5 days/week (1.0-2.0 mg/day):

8 weeks (~50 mg total): 1 vial

12 weeks (~90 mg total): 2 vials

16 weeks (~130 mg total): 3 vials

3 times/week (2 mg each):

8 weeks (~48 mg total): 1 vial

12 weeks (~72 mg total): 2 vials

16 weeks (~96 mg total): 2 vials

Insulin Syringes (U-100, 29-31 gauge):

5 days/week:

Per week: 5 syringes

8 weeks: 40 syringes

12 weeks: 60 syringes

16 weeks: 80 syringes

3 times/week:

Per week: 3 syringes

8 weeks: 24 syringes

12 weeks: 36 syringes

16 weeks: 48 syringes

Sterile or Bacteriostatic Water (10 mL bottles): Use 3.0 mL per vial for the displayed calculation.

1 vial: 3 mL

2 vials: 6 mL

3 vials: 9 mL

Alcohol Swabs: Two administration swabs per injection: one for the vial stopper and one for the injection site.

Per week: 10 swabs

8 weeks: 80 swabs or 1 x 100-count box

12 weeks: 120 swabs or 2 x 100-count boxes

16 weeks: 160 swabs or 2 x 100-count boxes

Per week: 6 swabs

8 weeks: 48 swabs or 1 x 100-count box

12 weeks: 72 swabs or 1 x 100-count box

16 weeks: 96 swabs or 1 x 100-count box