GHK-Cu + Retatrutide

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22

ran the components concurrently

GHK-Cu + Retatrutide (GHK-Cu + Retatrutide) appears in 28 author journeys (22 as actual concurrent use). Common goals: Appetite suppression (Retatrutide); GHK-Cu purpose not explicitly stated but discussed in the context of skin healing/burns; Weight loss/appetite suppression (Retatrutide) and skin/tissue health (GHK-Cu); Retatrutide for weight loss and food noise reduction; GHK-Cu (referred to as "Glow") to prevent skin damage and promote skin tightening during weight loss. Typical doses reported: GHK-Cu 1.6mg, Retatrutide 2mg. Reported side effects include: Increased resting heart rate (up to 10 points) on Retatrutide, increased sensitivity to caffeine

Typical doses reported

Community-reported doses are not medical guidance.

How people are running it

19

Currently running

5

Planning to run

3

Ran in the past

1

Recommended / discussed

What people use it for

Appetite suppression (Retatrutide); GHK-Cu purpose not explicitly stated but discussed in the context of skin healing/burnsWeight loss/appetite suppression (Retatrutide) and skin/tissue health (GHK-Cu)Retatrutide for weight loss and food noise reduction; GHK-Cu (referred to as "Glow") to prevent skin damage and promote skin tightening during weight lossWeight loss (Retatrutide) and skin health/healing (GHK-Cu)Promoting collagen, cartilage, and fighting arthritiscut some extra body fat

Sample reported outcomes

  • Gets full very quickly on Retatrutide, but still able to consume 2,600 calories and 210 grams of protein
  • Steady weight loss of 800g to 1kg per week, though food noise returned after increasing Retatrutide to 2mg
  • Consistent weight loss (down 28 lbs overall) and positive skin/cosmetic changes (tighter skin on thighs and underarms, disappearance of a dark spot on the face, and softer beard)
  • Unstated
  • hoping they work good
  • consistently positive results
  • Retatrutide led to steady weight loss and food noise suppression starting at 4mg. GHK-Cu resolved an itchy scalp at the back of the head, though dry skin/eczema persisted.
  • Significant and rapid weight loss (over 14kg lost in under 3 months), reduced food noise, and improvement in PCOS symptoms (e.g., slowed hair growth). GHK-Cu was noted to have no visible positive skin effects, though use was continued as a preventative measure.

Self-reported community experiences, not verified results.

Sample reported side effects

  • Increased resting heart rate (up to 10 points) on Retatrutide, increased sensitivity to caffeine
  • Bruising at injection sites (resolved by rotating injection locations)
  • Red welts and hard lumps on the abdomen (from GHK-Cu); sunburn-like skin sensitivity (from Retatrutide)
  • Unstated
  • burning (GHK-Cu compared to Retatrutide) and slight bruising at injection sites
  • Skin sensitivity (prickly/pins and needles feeling on legs, lower back, and stomach) starting at 4mg Retatrutide, which subsided but returned upon titrating up to 6mg.
  • For Retatrutide: Severe nausea, vomiting, lethargy, and extreme appetite suppression at 2mg. For GHK-Cu: Brief tinnitus and lightheadedness after the first dose, and local bruising at injection sites.
  • Retatrutide: bad headache and sickness in the first week, potential hair thinning. GHK-Cu: red bumps and bruise-like pain at injection sites.