What GHK-Cu Is
GHK-Cu is a copper peptide found naturally in the body that declines with age, studied for collagen production and skin remodeling. It is taken as a daily subcutaneous injection, 3 to 6 months, and most people notice it in 2 to 3 months.
What GHK-Cu / Epitalon Is
GHK-Cu / Epitalon is GHK-Cu for collagen and repair with epitalon for sleep regularity and cellular upkeep. It is taken as a daily subcutaneous injection, and most people notice it in 2 to 3 months.
Side by Side
| GHK-Cu | GHK-Cu / Epitalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | skin, collagen and hair | skin plus longevity in one program |
| How it is taken | daily subcutaneous injection, 3 to 6 months | daily subcutaneous injection |
| Time to notice | 2 to 3 months | 2 to 3 months |
| Price at Zen IV Spa | $229/mo | $299/mo |
| Common side effects | injection-site redness; rare copper taste | injection-site redness |
| FDA status | not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription | not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription |
Pick GHK-Cu If
Your main concern is skin texture, firmness, loose skin after weight loss, or hair. It is the right call when the goal is skin, collagen and hair and you want the simpler, more targeted option.
Pick GHK-Cu / Epitalon If
Your main concern is both skin goals and a longevity routine, without two separate vials. It is the right call when the goal is skin plus longevity in one program.
Can You Combine Them?
They are the single and the stack. GHK-Cu alone ($229) if skin is the only goal; the stack ($299) adds epitalon for sleep and longevity.
How to Get Either One in New York or New Jersey
Every program at Zen IV Spa is prescribed and overseen by our medical director, a licensed physician, after a video consultation and baseline labs drawn at your home. Refills ship overnight anywhere in New York or New Jersey, and a nurse can come to your door for the first dose.
Single peptides are $229 a month (glutathione $199), stacks $299, semaglutide $199, tirzepatide $299. A 2-month supply is 10% off and 3 months is 15% off. The $50 consultation is one-time.
Common Questions
Which is better, GHK-Cu or GHK-Cu / Epitalon?+
Neither is better in general. GHK-Cu for skin, collagen and hair; GHK-Cu / Epitalon for skin plus longevity in one program. The provider chooses from your labs and goals.
Which costs more?+
GHK-Cu is $229/mo; GHK-Cu / Epitalon is $299/mo at Zen IV Spa, shipping and follow-ups included.
Are they FDA-approved?+
GHK-Cu: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. GHK-Cu / Epitalon: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. We say so plainly on every page.
Can I switch from one to the other?+
Yes. Programs run month to month with no contract; the provider adjusts at any check-in.
How do I start?+
Book a $50 video consultation at Zen IV Spa; a nurse draws baseline labs at your home.
All treatments are medical services. Every guest is screened, and every treatment is provided only under the clearance, prescription or standing protocol of a licensed medical provider. Compounded peptides are not FDA-approved unless stated. Nothing on this page is a diagnosis or a promise of results.