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BPC-157 is a peptide that is a partial sequence of body protection compound that is derived from human gastric juice. Research shows that BPC-157 heightens the healing of many different types of tissue from tendon, muscle, and the nervous system. It can also increase blood flow back to injured sites, protect organs, prevent stomach ulcers and heal skin burns.
BPC-157 is a peptide that has been demonstrated to be effective for diseases of the GI tract and musculoskeletal injuries in animal studies. To date, human studies are limited and the therapy is not FDA-approved, though anecdotal evidence suggests it is clinically helpful in specific patient populations with limited potential for side effects.
A handful of peptides have been used in medicine for decades: first and most famously, insulin was made available in the 1920s. Other well-known peptides include oxytocin, ACTH and vasopressin. Today, there are actually more than 150 peptides available or in development. The latest are creating a palpable stir; and many are readily available direct to consumers, including on Amazon (caution!).
BPC-157 is the darling child of biohacking, bodybuilding and performance-enhancing communities. Used for years overseas, in athletics, nootropic & regenerative spaces it’s now fast becoming a staple in many regenerative medicine, anti-aging medicine and functional medicine communities.
