Research Summary AHK-Cu (Ala-His-Lys copper complex) is a copper-binding tripeptide that stimulates hair follicle proliferation and reduces follicle apoptosis
Its a targeted therapy that supports tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and helps your body heal where it normally struggles
Wound healing involves a multistep process, including cell proliferation, migration, tube formation, and remodeling
[6] Pharmacokinetic Highlights: Oral Bioavailability: 38.4% (rats) [7] Half-Life: ~6.9 hours (oral), ~3.8 hours (IV) in rats Cmax: 2,252 ng/mL (oral, rats) Membrane Permeability: High (passive and active transport) Mechanism of Action 1
But the peptide has been observed to counteract these side effects, acting not only on the GI tract but also on the brain, heart or other tissues, again in animal studies