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The independent research guide to the GLOW peptide stack

GLOW combines GHK-Cu, BPC-157 and TB-500 in a single research vial. We explain what each peptide is, what the published evidence shows, and how to check quality before you buy, from any supplier.

Compound snapshot

What’s in a standard 70 mg GLOW vial, with identity data from PubChem and published references.

ComponentAmountMolecular weightFormulaCAS
GHK-Cu50 mg≈401.9 g/molC₁₄H₂₂CuN₆O₄89030-95-5
BPC-15710 mg≈1419.5 g/molC₆₂H₉₈N₁₆O₂₂137525-51-0
TB-50010 mg≈889.0 g/molC₃₈H₆₈N₁₀O₁₄885340-08-9

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What is the GLOW stack?

GLOW is a pre-mixed research blend of three peptides that are usually studied separately. GHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide found naturally in human plasma and linked to collagen and skin research. BPC-157 is a synthetic 15-residue peptide studied mainly in animal injury models. TB-500 is a seven-residue fragment of thymosin beta-4, the protein’s actin-binding region.

Each compound has its own research literature, but no published study has tested the three together, and none is approved for human use. Our guides separate what is known from what is marketing.

  • 50 mg GHK-Cu
  • 10 mg BPC-157
  • 10 mg TB-500
  • 70 mg lyophilized vial
  • Research use only

Peptide profiles

01

GHK-Cu

The copper tripeptide. First isolated in 1973, with the deepest research history of the three.

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02

BPC-157

The gastric pentadecapeptide. Many animal studies, very little human data.

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03

TB-500

The thymosin beta-4 fragment. Often confused with the full-length protein.

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Common questions

Is GLOW approved for human use?

No. GHK-Cu, BPC-157 and TB-500 are not approved as drugs by the FDA or other major regulators. Research-grade GLOW is for laboratory use only.

Has the combination been studied?

No published study has tested the three peptides together. The evidence is for each compound on its own, and it’s mostly preclinical.

How can I verify a GLOW vial?

Ask for a lot-matched third-party COA with HPLC purity and mass spec identity for each component. See how to read a COA.

Do you sell GLOW?

No. We’re an independent educational site. Our buyer’s checklist helps you evaluate any supplier.

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