Peptides
BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound)
Hype watchUnregulated
Stable gastric pentadecapeptide with extensive preclinical tissue repair data. Human trials are limited.
Proposed mechanism
Derived from human gastric juice. Promotes angiogenesis, collagen synthesis, and gut barrier integrity. May modulate nitric oxide system and growth factor expression.
Strongest evidence
Strong preclinical evidence for tendon, ligament, muscle, and gut healing in animal models. Small human case series for inflammatory bowel conditions. No large RCTs completed.
What's contested or hyped
Dosage protocols online are not evidence-based. Oral vs injectable bioavailability is debated. Long-term safety in humans is unknown.
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