AHK is a tripeptide made from the amino acids alanine, histidine and lysine. When it binds with copper, it forms AHK-Cu, a copper peptide used in topical cosmetic formulas for the scalp and hair.
AHK-Cu is commonly associated with the ingredient name Copper Tripeptide-3. It is structurally related to GHK-Cu, but the two peptides are not identical. AHK-Cu is more commonly positioned in hair and scalp products, while GHK-Cu has a broader history of use in skin and scalp-care formulas.
Neurogan Health AHK-Cu Copper Peptide Hair Serum contains 4,800mg of AHK-Cu in an 8% water-based scalp spray. It is designed for direct cosmetic application to areas where hair looks thin or sparse.
Laboratory research has examined AHK-Cu in isolated human hair follicles and cultured dermal papilla cells. These findings are promising, but they do not establish that this finished serum clinically treats hair loss or regrows hair in every user. [1]
Use this product as part of a consistent scalp-care routine. It is not an oral supplement, injectable peptide or FDA-approved hair-loss treatment.
Usage: Apply the serum directly to clean scalp areas according to the current product-label directions. Massage gently with clean fingertips and allow it to dry before applying other products.
Explore the differences between AHK-Cu and GHK-Cu in our complete comparison guide.