Reported side effects in human anecdotal use are generally mild and may include: Mild nausea, particularly with oral administration Redness, itching, or irritation at the injection site Temporary dizziness or mild headache Changes in appetite or weight A significant theoretical concern revolves around its pro-angiogenic properties
Physical therapy, range-of-motion exercises, and strengthening exercises can lead to faster pain relief
Should additional safety concerns be identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action to protect public health and safety, including communicating updates, if needed
The research focused on oxidative stress models induced by prooxidant compounds and evaluated the capacity of GHK to support radical-associated signaling pathways
doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.03.004
Research is ongoing to further elucidate this hypothesis