BPC-157
Body Protection Compound-157
Tissue healing and anti-inflammation
About
A synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide derived from a naturally occurring protein in gastric juice. Known for remarkable regenerative effects on muscle, tendon, ligament and nerve tissue.
Mechanism
Promotes angiogenesis, increases collagen synthesis, accelerates tissue repair.
Dosage
Draw to 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe
5 mg · 2 mL BAC
When to take: Best on an empty stomach, away from food (at least 30 min before meals)
Reconstitution
Vial size (mg): 5 mg · BAC water (mL): 2 mL · Concentration: 2500 mcg/mL
Inject BAC water slowly down the vial wall. Swirl gently — never shake.
Benefits
- Accelerates tendon repair
- Heals joint injuries
- Protects gastric mucosa
- Reduces inflammation
- Supports nerve repair
Side effects
- Generally very well tolerated
- Rare: nausea, fatigue, headache
- Mild injection-site irritation
Gender notes
Cautions
- Pregnancy (no research)
- Cancer — caution (consult physician)
- Anticoagulant medications (interaction)
Research
- BPC-157 systematic review: musculoskeletal healing
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine · 2025
2025 systematic review in Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine analyzing 36 studies (35 animal, 1 clinical). Consistent benefit in tendon and muscle repair.
- Chang et al: GHR upregulation in tendon fibroblasts
Molecules · 2014
BPC-157 showed a 7-fold increase in growth hormone receptors in tendon fibroblasts.
- Sikiric P: Cytoprotective and tissue healing properties
World Journal of Gastroenterology · 2018
Review of cytoprotective and tissue-healing properties.