BPC-157
Body Protection Compound 157
A synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide derived from a protein found in human gastric juice.
BPC-157 is not approved by the FDA for human use. It is sold strictly for research purposes only and is not intended for human consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any disease or condition. Purchase and use is entirely at your own risk.
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BPC-157 is a synthetic peptide consisting of 15 amino acids. It was isolated from BPC, a protein found naturally in gastric juice. It does not occur naturally in this isolated form — it is a research compound synthesized for study.
Most research has been conducted in animal models (rats and mice), where it demonstrated a wide range of healing effects. Human clinical trials are limited and largely early-stage.
What research shows
- Accelerated healing of tendons, ligaments, and muscle tissue in rodent models
- Protective effects on gut mucosa and potential benefit in inflammatory bowel conditions
- Pro-angiogenic effects — promotes new blood vessel formation
- Modulation of dopamine and serotonin systems in CNS studies
- Reduction of NSAID-induced gastrointestinal damage in animal models
What remains unknown
- Long-term safety in humans — no long-term human trials exist
- Optimal dosing, frequency, and route in humans
- Whether animal model results translate meaningfully to human outcomes
- Full mechanism of action at a molecular level
Administration basics
Common use cases
Injury recovery, gut healing, tendon and ligament repair. Frequently combined with TB-500.
Half-life
Estimated 4–6 hours (rodent data). Not well-established in humans.
Administration
Subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. Some oral use studied for gut-specific effects.
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Doses used in research
- Animal studies have used 10–20mcg/kg injected daily
- Community protocols commonly report 250–500mcg per injection
- Oral protocols studied for gut-specific effects typically use higher doses of 500mcg–1mg
Administration routes studied
Typical protocol duration
Animal studies typically run 2–4 weeks. Community protocols commonly report 4–12 week cycles.
Common stacking protocols
- BPC-157 + TB-500 (The Wolverine Stack) — the most common recovery stack in the community; widely reported as synergistic for injury repair
- BPC-157 + TB-500 + GHK-Cu (The GLOW Stack) — comprehensive healing covering tissue repair, systemic healing, and collagen synthesis
- BPC-157 + TB-500 + GHK-Cu + KPV (The KLOW Stack) — the GLOW Stack with KPV added for anti-inflammatory control via NF-κB inhibition
- BPC-157 + Ipamorelin/CJC-1295 — combined with GH peptides in some recovery and healing protocols
Contraindications & combinations to avoid
- Active cancer or history of cancer — BPC-157 is pro-angiogenic (promotes new blood vessel formation), which theoretically could support tumor growth
- Anticoagulant medications — theoretical interaction given pro-angiogenic and platelet-modulating properties; consult a physician
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding — no safety data available
Dosing information reflects doses used in published research and commonly reported community protocols only. This is not a personal recommendation. These compounds are not FDA-approved for human use in the contexts described. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any protocol.
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Used for: Injury Recovery
I've used BPC-157 two different times for two different injuries and it's helped both. The first time I used it was for elbow tendonitis, and it was very effective. Had pretty much no elbow pain after about 6 weeks and it hasn't come back since. The second time I used it was for knee pain. It's helped with the pain, but honestly didn't help as much as it did with the elbow. Still very much worth it as the pain went from probably a 7 to a 3.
Side effects: None