This may include instances where: You need a stronger product to achieve your goals (e.g., deep hyperpigmentation, severe acne, etc.) You already use another product containing copper (this could be unsafe) An essential part of your skin care routine is a harsh active, vitamin C, strong exfoliant, or salicylic acid many of which are common ingredients in acne treatments and anti-aging products (copper peptides shouldnt be mixed with them) Using copper peptides may be unsafe (i.e., you have Wilsons disease, a peptide allergy, or active/suspected cancer) Youve tried a copper peptide product in the past and experienced an adverse reaction (e.g., copper uglies or troublesome side effects) If youd like some alternatives to copper peptides, we go over a few in the Alternatives to copper peptide serums section later in this guide
Oral supplements and oral vitamin B12 are also effective methods of supplementation
Integrative Peptides BPC Delayed is formulated to aid and support the bodys natural healing and recovery processes, reduce inflammation, and promote gastrointestinal health
[17] Any additional hormonal or pituitary-modulating agents should only be used with HCG under medical supervision due to the potential for complex endocrine interactions
Growth-modulating plasma tripeptide may function by facilitating copper uptake into cells
Katrin Svensson, PhD, an associate professor of pathology at Stanford University who directs a lab doing preclinical peptide research, goes further
