Description
Body protection compound; soft-tissue and gut healing studies
BPC-157 is a highly regenerative peptide recognized for its ability to support the repair and recovery of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and gastrointestinal tissues. Derived from a naturally occurring gastric protein, BPC-157 promotes new blood vessel growth (angiogenesis) and accelerates healing in injured or inflamed tissues. Demonstrates strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, helping to reduce pain, swelling, and oxidative damage. Also helps protect and restore the gastrointestinal lining, offering relief for conditions like ulcers, leaky gut syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease.
References
- Gwyer D, Wragg NM, Wilson SL. Gastric pentadecapeptide body protection compound BPC 157 and its role in accelerating musculoskeletal soft tissue healing. Cell Tissue Res. 2019;377(2):153-159. PMID: 30915550 | DOI: 10.1007/s00441-019-03016-8
- Jozwiak M, et al. Multifunctionality and Possible Medical Application of the BPC 157 Peptide – Literature and Patent Review. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2025;18(2):185. PMID: 40005999 | DOI: 10.3390/ph18020185
- Chang CH, et al. The promoting effect of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on tendon healing involves tendon outgrowth, cell survival, and cell migration. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2011;110(3):774-780. PMID: 21030672 | DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00945.2010
