**BPC-157** (Body Protective Compound-157) is a synthetic peptide consisting of **15 amino acids**. It is derived from a portion of a naturally occurring protein found in human gastric juice and is being researched for its **potential healing and regenerative properties**.
 
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### 🧬 **What BPC-157 Does (Experimental Claims):**
 
Although not FDA-approved for medical use, research—mostly in animals and limited human anecdotal reports—suggests BPC-157 may:
 
* **Accelerate wound healing** (skin, muscle, tendon, ligament)
* **Promote tendon and ligament repair**
* **Reduce inflammation**
* **Protect and heal the gut lining** (potentially useful in IBD or ulcers)
* **Support nerve regeneration**
* **Improve joint mobility and reduce pain**
 
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### 🔬 **Mechanism of Action (Proposed):**
 
BPC-157 may:
 
* Stimulate **angiogenesis** (formation of new blood vessels), enhancing blood flow to injured tissues
* Interact with the **nitric oxide (NO)** system, aiding in vasodilation and healing
* Influence various growth factors and gene expression involved in tissue regeneration
 
However, the **exact mechanisms** are still not fully understood and remain under investigation.
 
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### 💉 **Administration:**
 
* **Injection (subcutaneous or intramuscular)** near the site of injury
* **Oral/sublingual** (though less common and potentially less effective)
 
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### ⚠️ **Legality and Safety:**
 
* Not FDA-approved for human use; classified as a **research chemical**
* Legal for **research purposes** but not regulated for human therapeutic use
* **Long-term safety and efficacy in humans are unknown**
* Often sold online by unregulated vendors, posing purity and dosing concerns
 
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### 📚 **Evidence Status:**
 
* Strong **animal data** supporting healing benefits
* Very **limited human clinical data**
* Mostly anecdotal reports in bodybuilding, sports medicine, and biohacking communities
 
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Accelerates wound healing
Accelerates healing of soft tissue injuries
Improves bone and joint health
Improves digestive health
Improves cognitive health
Exerts anti-cancer properties
Helps regulate blood pressure
Increases growth hormone receptors


How does BPC-157 work
BPC – 157 works by activating regeneration properties of the body, and also preventing growth inhibiting effects in several aspects of the body (brain, stomach, heart, joints, muscles, ligaments)
BBC – 157 enhances angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels) which plays a crucial role and promoting and healing and helping cells regenerate faster.
BC – 157 works on the brain gut access which allows it to protect organs heal ulcers, modulate neurotransmitters levels in the brain and over all enhance cognitive functions. 


Pros 
One of the most well used and well research peptides
It affects several aspects of the body, giving it a wide way of use


Cons
no major cons noted

What to stack with BPC-157
TB500 is a very popular  addition to BPC – 157. Accelerates wound healing immensely.