What it is
BPC-157 is a lab-made peptide of 15 amino acids. It's based on a sequence from a protective protein found in stomach juice, which is where its name, Body Protection Compound, comes from.
What the research shows
Most research on BPC-157 comes from animal and lab studies, where it has been studied for healing of tendons, ligaments, muscle, and the gut lining. Human research is very limited, so how well it works in people and its long-term safety aren't well established.
How it's used
BPC-157 is commonly supplied as a 5.0 mL vial at 3.0 mg/mL. A typical dose is 600 mcg (20 units), injected under the skin, once daily, Monday to Friday. Your prescriber sets your exact dose and schedule.
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Good to know
- Available by prescription only, after an evaluation by a licensed provider.
- Not FDA approved for the uses described here.
- If you compete in a sport that drug-tests, this peptide is on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
- See the side-effect guide for what to watch for.
