BPC-157
A synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a gastric protein. Studied in animals for tissue repair; no completed human trial exists.
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This substance has no FDA or EMA authorisation and is not a medicine. It is sold as a research reagent, which means the purity and the actual content of what is sold under this name are guaranteed by no one. Its use in humans has not been established as safe.
The FDA placed BPC-157 in the category of substances that may not be used in compounded medicines.
Every figure on this page is a dose reported in published sources. It is reference information, not a recommendation and not a protocol to follow. Any decision about injecting is one to make with a doctor.
Medical disclaimerWhat is BPC-157?
BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound 157) is a synthetic peptide of 15 amino acids derived from a protective protein found in gastric juice. It has pronounced regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties, widely used by athletes and people with musculoskeletal injuries.
Effects
- Accelerates healing of tendons and ligaments
- Reduces joint inflammation
- Protects the gastrointestinal mucosa
- May have neuroprotective effects
Dosing reported in public sources
Systemic injection: 250–500 mcg subcutaneously once daily, preferably in the morning on an empty stomach.
Local injection: reported as close to the injury site as possible, at 200–300 mcg twice daily.
Cycle: 4–8 weeks with a 2–4 week break.
Vial Reconstitution
Reconstituting a 5 mg vial with 2 ml bacteriostatic water gives 2500 mcg/ml:
- 250 mcg = 0.1 ml = 10 units (U-100)
- 500 mcg = 0.2 ml = 20 units (U-100)
Storage
Lyophilized powder: room temperature up to 3 months or refrigerator up to 2 years. After reconstitution: refrigerate, use within 7–10 days.
Important Warnings
- Not an FDA-approved drug — for research purposes only.
- Tissue repair requires adequate caloric intake — undereating slows regeneration.
- Contraindicated in pregnant women and those with active cancer.
What follows is dosing arithmetic and numeric protocols drawn from published sources and clinical trials. It describes what those sources report; it is not medical advice and not instructions for use. This part of the page is meant for people aged 18 and over.
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Peptides are often supplied as a dry powder and must be reconstituted with bacteriostatic water. After reconstitution, many manufacturers recommend using the solution within about 2 weeks, because peptide stability may gradually decrease over time. Marking a "new vial" helps track when a vial was first reconstituted and how long it has been in use.
What follows is dosing arithmetic and numeric protocols drawn from published sources and clinical trials. It describes what those sources report; it is not medical advice and not instructions for use. This part of the page is meant for people aged 18 and over.
The confirmation is kept in this browser, and on the account for signed-in users. The peptide description and its regulatory status are available without it.
Tissue repair needs a caloric surplus. A calorie deficit slows it down.
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