GHK-Cu / Epithalon

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GHK-Cu / Epithalon

RxPrescription onlyInjected under the skin · 5 days a week · 2 mg · Longevity · Skin

Starting at $229/mo

GHK-Cu for skin and tissue repair paired with Epithalon for cellular aging and sleep, in one longevity blend.

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  • Collagen signaling and telomere support in one plan
  • Skin, recovery and sleep are the usual first changes
  • Subcutaneous injection, dosed by your physician

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  • Personalized, physician-guided plan
  • Monthly, 3-month and 6-month plans
  • Dispensed by a US-licensed compounding pharmacy
  • Unlimited protocol adjustments and messaging
  • Ongoing support and check-ins
  • Pause or cancel anytime
  • Reviewed by our in-house physicians
  • Physician-guided care
  • Ongoing, expert support
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What is GHK-Cu / Epithalon?

(a copper peptide with a pineal peptide)

Two peptides that address aging at different levels: GHK-Cu at the tissue level, signaling collagen, elastin and repair; Epithalon at the cellular level, supporting telomerase and the pineal gland's melatonin rhythm. Together they are the core of many longevity protocols, and one vial means one injection.

How it is taken
Injected under the skin
How often
5 days a week
Dose range
2 mg
Form
Longevity · Skin

2 levels

tissue repair (GHK-Cu) and cellular aging (Epithalon) in one blend

Each peptide has its own evidence base; the combination itself has not been studied in trials. Prescribed off-label at your physician's discretion.

How it works,
week by week.

  1. Day 1

    A US-licensed physician reviews your goals and history and sets your dose and course. The kit includes everything you need.

  2. Week 1–2

    A small subcutaneous injection, daily or on the course your physician sets. Sleep and skin hydration are often the first things people notice.

  3. Month 1–2

    Collagen signaling takes weeks to show: skin texture and firmness, and recovery after training, tend to change next.

  4. Month 3–6

    Changes consolidate with consistent use. Your physician checks in, adjusts the dose and decides on the next course.

  5. Beyond

    Longevity is a long game: sleep, movement, nutrition and sun protection do most of the work. Peptides support them.

What you may notice,
and when.

  • Skin quality

    firmness, hydration and texture, over weeks

  • Deeper sleep

    reported most with Epithalon and CJC-1295

  • Recovery

    less soreness and faster repair after hard days

  • Healthy aging

    a protocol you build with your physician over time

Individual results vary. Benefits reflect what Zepym Health members commonly report to their physician at check-ins; they are not the results of a clinical trial.

Safety first:
what to know before you start.

Important safety information and common side effects

Skin and longevity peptides are generally well tolerated. Common, mild effects include redness, itching or a small bump at the injection site, headache, flushing, fatigue or vivid dreams in the first days, and, with CJC-1295, water retention or tingling in the hands. GHK-Cu contains copper: tell your physician about Wilson's disease or copper sensitivity. Because these peptides support cell growth and, in Epithalon's case, telomerase, they are not prescribed with an active cancer, a cancer under evaluation, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Stop and seek care for hives, swelling of the face or lips or trouble breathing. Tell your physician about every medication you take.

The research behind
GHK-Cu.

A copper-binding tripeptide studied for skin repair. Most of the evidence is from cell and tissue work and small cosmetic studies.

What the studies found

  • After CO2 laser resurfacing, patients were more satisfied with their skin when they used GHK-Cu creams, though objective measures did not differ from control (Arch Facial Plast Surg 2006).
  • Cell and tissue studies report effects on collagen, elastin and the enzymes that remodel them; these are unproven as benefits in people (systematic review, PMC 2026).
  • Most wrinkle and skin-quality claims rest on small trials and cosmetic reports; no large controlled human trial has shown a benefit (systematic review, PMC 2026).

Injected or compounded GHK-Cu was not the product studied in these skin trials; the studies used topical creams and serums.

What this does not say

  • We found no head-to-head trial that compares GHK-Cu with retinoids.
  • Whether the peptide reaches useful depths in the skin is not settled.
  • No trial of injected GHK-Cu, alone or with epithalon, was found.

The research
behind it.

GHK-Cu stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis and wound repair; Epithalon lengthens telomeres in human cell lines and supports melatonin production.

Neither has large modern human trials for longevity outcomes. Your physician explains what is established and what is early before prescribing.

Getting started
takes a few minutes.

  1. 1

    Connect with a physician

    Answer a few questions online and a US-licensed physician reviews your health, history and goals to make sure treatment is right for you. 100% online. No in-person visit required.

  2. 2

    Get your discreet shipment

    If approved, your treatment is compounded by a US-licensed, LegitScript-certified pharmacy, inspected for quality, and shipped discreetly to your door.

  3. 3

    Receive continuous support

    Start with one goal, then keep building over time. Unlimited physician messaging, easy refills and dose adjustments, all from the Zepym Health app.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I use GHK-Cu / Epithalon?

Injected under the skin, 5 days a week, at bedtime. The starting prescription is 20 units (2 mg) each time. Your physician sets your own dose and it is printed on your label.

What exactly is in it?

GHK-Cu, Epithalon.

How much arrives in each shipment?

1 vial at the starting strength, shipped to your door from a licensed US pharmacy.

Why take GHK-Cu and Epithalon together?

They work at different levels of aging: GHK-Cu on the tissue you can see and feel (skin, connective tissue), Epithalon on cellular processes (telomeres, melatonin). Many longevity protocols pair them for that reason. Your physician decides whether both fit your goals.

How do I take it?

A small subcutaneous injection with an insulin-style needle, usually in the abdomen. GHK-Cu and CJC-1295 are typically daily (CJC-1295 at night); Epithalon runs in short courses. Your physician sets the schedule; the kit includes everything.

When will I see results?

Sleep changes can show within days; skin and tissue changes take weeks because collagen turns over slowly. Most people judge a protocol at three months with their physician. Individual results vary.

How strong is the evidence?

Honest answer: mixed. Topical GHK-Cu has human skin studies; CJC-1295 has controlled human pharmacology data; Epithalon rests on cell-line and older clinical work. None has large modern trials for longevity outcomes. These peptides are prescribed off-label at your physician's discretion.

GHK-Cu / Epithalon educational content reviewed by our physician

Scott Nass, MD Doctor of Medicine, board-certified in Family Medicine

Charles R. Drew University and David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center.

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References

  1. 1.Topically applied GHK-Cu as an anti-wrinkle peptide: advantages, problems and prospects. Bioimpacts, 2025
  2. 2.Epitalon increases telomere length in human cell lines through telomerase upregulation or ALT activity. Biogerontology, 2025
  3. 3.Overview of Epitalon, a highly bioactive pineal tetrapeptide with promising properties. Int J Mol Sci, 2025
  4. 4.Prolonged stimulation of growth hormone and IGF-1 secretion by CJC-1295 in healthy adults. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2006
  5. 5.Human growth hormone and human aging: the age-related decline in growth hormone output. Endocr Rev, 1993

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