BPC-157:
What You NEED To Know

How does BPC-157 work?

BPC-157 for healing sports injuries and wound healing

BPC-157 could help with the following injuries and contribute to recovery:

• Muscle injuries [R][R]
• Bone injuries [R][R]
• Tendon injuries [R]
• Ligament injuries [R][R]

BPC-157 promotes Angiogenesis: Angiogenesis describes the development of new blood vessels. This is extremely important for healing injuries, as better blood circulation ensures optimal supply of oxygen and nutrients. This in turn leads to faster recovery. More specifically, angiogenesis in connection with tissue rejuvenation and repair refers to the addition of capillaries and/or blood vessels. There is an expansion of endothelial cells, which form the innermost cell layer of blood vessels. [R][R]

Anti-inflammatory effect: BPC-157 seems particularly promising in treating joint pain related to cartilage, ligament, or tendon injuries. This is due to the anti-inflammatory effect of the peptide [R]. The peptide can reduce swelling and therefore pain. Additionally, the peptide also acts cytoprotectively: it protects the cells.

Tissue repair through fibroblasts: BPC-157 also supports the growth and migration of fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are essential for the regeneration of injured tissue. When tissue is injured, fibroblasts are activated and migrate to the wound area, where they produce new extracellular matrix to repair the damaged tissue. This matrix gives the connective tissue its structure and mechanical properties. [R]

Bone-building effect: Furthermore, BPC-157 supports the regeneration of bones, e.g., in bone fractures. Some studies even report a bone-building effect of BPC-157, which makes the peptide a potential treatment for osteoporosis [R].

BPC-157 for gastrointestinal tract health

BPC works naturally in the gastrointestinal tract and promotes the repair of damage to the gastric and intestinal mucosa [R]. The synthetic version can significantly accelerate this process.

Studies also suggest that BPC-157, due to its particularly strong wound-healing effect, could help with intestinal and gastric ulcers [R][R].

Furthermore, BPC-157 appears to be beneficial in treating lesions in the upper and lower extremities, including those associated with chronic degenerative diseases (CED) [R]. This makes BPC-157 potentially interesting for treating conditions such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or gastritis.

BPC-157 for brain health

Neuroprotection: BPC-157 could also be interesting for the brain, as some research findings indicate that the peptide could have neuroprotective effects. It could potentially reduce oxidative stress and brain inflammation, which are associated with neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's [R].

In one study, both carotid arteries were clamped in rats, inducing a stroke. The rats were treated with BPC-157, and the peptide helped reduce neuronal damage in the brain and regenerate memory. [R]

Is BPC-157 legal?

Is BPC-157 prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)?

BPC-157 is listed by the World Anti-Doping Agency in the category "S0 Unapproved Substances" [R]. It was added to this category in 2022. Anyone caught with this peptide must expect disqualification or even suspension.

Is BPC-157 legal in the UK?

The purchase of BPC-157 is legal in many countries for "research purposes," but selling it is not. For example, the peptide is listed by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as an unlicensed medicine. Therefore, marketing BPC-157 for human consumption is illegal [R]. However, BPC-157 can be legally purchased for research purposes [R].