Honestly, I can't tell whether it's the GHK-Cu or something else making the botox wear off faster than it used to
From what I've read, anything that ramps up metabolism could do that. That said, I'm on several peptides, and most of them don't do anything for the skin, so another factor might be responsible. Hoping for the best!
Apologies for taking so long to get back to you
Fortunately not! The extra discomfort turned out to be caused by low B12, since I had just lowered my normal B12 amount. Either way, I'm relieved about that, because I'm eager to keep using GHK.
I've heard that starting zinc a few days prior to Botox and continuing for a few days afterward may extend how long the tox lasts. That said, in my experience, even routine workouts and sauna sessions cause my Botox to fade much quicker compared to when I'm mostly inactive.CariocaLeftSeoul said:
Honestly, I can't tell whether it's the GHK-Cu or something else making the botox wear off faster than it used to
Ever since I began GHK-Cu, zinc has been part of my daily intake (plenty of folks claim it's unnecessary, yet it costs little, so I figure why not cover all angles). Still, back when CrossFit was a big part of my life, Botox would fade quickly because a faster metabolism burns through it—so I can relate. As for zinc, I haven't seen any difference, though perhaps without it things would have been even worse?puree said:
I've heard that starting zinc a few days prior to Botox and continuing for a few days afterward may extend how long the tox lasts. That said, in my experience, even routine workouts and sauna sessions cause my Botox to fade much quicker compared to when I'm mostly inactive.CariocaLeftSeoul said:
Honestly, I can't tell whether it's the GHK-Cu or something else making the botox wear off faster than it used to
With KLOW, did you see better recovery in between training sessions? That's the reason I'm checking it out at the moment...
Did you eventually get the answers you wanted, and if so, would you be willing to share them? I'm thinking about beginning a ghkcu and KPV stack.lil ghost said:
I've been really interested in ghk-cu for its potential effects on hair and skin, just like a lot of other people. But when it comes to how much to use, whether to cycle it, what side effects might show up, and pretty much every other detail, the information out there is all over the place. After weeks of looking into it, I honestly feel like I know less than I did at the start.
So here's what I want to ask:
I've seen some doctors on youtube (Dr. Alex Tatem and Dr. Ashley), and both of them say ghk-cu is "well-tolerated" by the body, but I've also come across awful accounts of people developing painful welts, swelling, and other reactions that last a long time after using it. I get that there's no set protocol for a research peptide, but I'm really hoping some kind folks here might share their own experiences?
- Has anyone used ghk-cu only for cosmetic reasons? If yes, were there any noticeable differences?
- What was your dosage, and for how long did you use it? (I've come across people who say to inject every other day, some who say 5 days on and 2 days off, and others who say to inject daily. In the same way, some claim you should cycle it for 6-8 weeks and then take a few weeks off, while others say you have to stay on it for months before seeing results.)
- Did you add a zinc supplement? (Some people insist a zinc supplement is a must, while others claim it "cancels out" what copper does.)
- Was there any intense burning or stinging at the injection site?
- If the main goal is appearance rather than healing, would a blend like GLOW or KLOW be a better choice?
From what I gather, GHK-Cu tends to help middle-aged and older individuals the most, because the body's own GHK-CU levels drop with age. Skin texture and firmness appear to get better, though for younger people the payoff might be quite small. Injections also seem like a real hassle (and painful, at that).Llanitox said:
Did you eventually get the answers you wanted, and if so, would you be willing to share them? I'm thinking about beginning a ghkcu and KPV stack.lil ghost said:
I've been really interested in ghk-cu for its potential effects on hair and skin, just like a lot of other people. But when it comes to how much to use, whether to cycle it, what side effects might show up, and pretty much every other detail, the information out there is all over the place. After weeks of looking into it, I honestly feel like I know less than I did at the start.
So here's what I want to ask:
I've seen some doctors on youtube (Dr. Alex Tatem and Dr. Ashley), and both of them say ghk-cu is "well-tolerated" by the body, but I've also come across awful accounts of people developing painful welts, swelling, and other reactions that last a long time after using it. I get that there's no set protocol for a research peptide, but I'm really hoping some kind folks here might share their own experiences?
- Has anyone used ghk-cu only for cosmetic reasons? If yes, were there any noticeable differences?
- What was your dosage, and for how long did you use it? (I've come across people who say to inject every other day, some who say 5 days on and 2 days off, and others who say to inject daily. In the same way, some claim you should cycle it for 6-8 weeks and then take a few weeks off, while others say you have to stay on it for months before seeing results.)
- Did you add a zinc supplement? (Some people insist a zinc supplement is a must, while others claim it "cancels out" what copper does.)
- Was there any intense burning or stinging at the injection site?
- If the main goal is appearance rather than healing, would a blend like GLOW or KLOW be a better choice?
Is cycling part of your approach?
For more than a month, I've been injecting 2mg of GHk-Cu. My nails and cuticles seem healthier overall, and my heels—previously dry and cracked—are now baby smooth. At first, the shots stung. I tested several sites to find what worked best, and for me the thighs and glutes came out on top. Alongside that, I derma roll my face 1-2 times per week, followed by a GHk-Cu serum. There's been some tightening and smoothing of my face, though it's nothing mind blowing.lil ghost said:
I've been really interested in ghk-cu for its potential effects on hair and skin, just like a lot of other people. But when it comes to how much to use, whether to cycle it, what side effects might show up, and pretty much every other detail, the information out there is all over the place. After weeks of looking into it, I honestly feel like I know less than I did at the start.
So here's what I want to ask:
I've seen some doctors on youtube (Dr. Alex Tatem and Dr. Ashley), and both of them say ghk-cu is "well-tolerated" by the body, but I've also come across awful accounts of people developing painful welts, swelling, and other reactions that last a long time after using it. I get that there's no set protocol for a research peptide, but I'm really hoping some kind folks here might share their own experiences?
- Has anyone used ghk-cu only for cosmetic reasons? If yes, were there any noticeable differences?
- What was your dosage, and for how long did you use it? (I've come across people who say to inject every other day, some who say 5 days on and 2 days off, and others who say to inject daily. In the same way, some claim you should cycle it for 6-8 weeks and then take a few weeks off, while others say you have to stay on it for months before seeing results.)
- Did you add a zinc supplement? (Some people insist a zinc supplement is a must, while others claim it "cancels out" what copper does.)
- Was there any intense burning or stinging at the injection site?
- If the main goal is appearance rather than healing, would a blend like GLOW or KLOW be a better choice?
No cycling for me — 2mg daily.
I'm in the same boat. For GHK, it's 2mg each day, and I pair that with KPV at 1-1.5mg per day. I started around mid-March and I'm still going without a break.
