10mg lyophilized vial
Healing · Research Peptide
Body Protection Compound isolated from gastric juice.
01 · Overview
BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157) is a 15-amino-acid fragment isolated from a protein naturally found in human gastric juice. Discovered by Croatian researcher Dr. Predrag Sikirić in the 1990s, it's arguably the most heavily studied recovery peptide of the last two decades — hundreds of animal papers documenting effects on tendon, ligament, gut, brain, and vascular healing.
Its core trick is angiogenesis — it drives new blood vessel growth into damaged tissue, which is the rate-limiting step for most soft-tissue repair. It's also unusually stable in stomach acid, which is why oral use is investigated for gut issues.
02 · Fit
Athletes with nagging tendinopathy, anyone recovering from a soft-tissue injury, or people managing gut inflammation.
03 · Mechanism
BPC-157 promotes angiogenesis, upregulates growth factor receptors, and modulates the nitric oxide system to accelerate soft tissue repair.
04 · Use cases
05 · Protocols
Reference protocols paraphrased from published research and common clinical practice. Individual response varies. Work with a qualified provider before running anything below.
Acute soft-tissue injury
Protocol
500mcg subcutaneous twice daily, injected as close to the injury site as possible
Duration
4–6 weeks
Notes
Local injection matters here — the closer to the injured tendon/ligament the better.
Chronic tendinopathy
Protocol
250–500mcg subcutaneous once daily, near the injury
Duration
6–8 weeks, then reassess
Notes
Often paired with eccentric loading protocols and TB-500.
Gut / GI use
Protocol
250–500mcg orally in liquid form, once or twice daily on an empty stomach
Duration
4–8 weeks
Notes
Oral is preferred for gut work because the peptide is stable in gastric juice.
Baseline reconstitution
Reconstitute 10mg with 2ml BAC water for 5mg/ml.
06 · Combinations
The classic stack is BPC-157 + TB-500 — BPC drives local angiogenesis while TB-500 provides systemic cell migration and remodeling. GHK-Cu is added when scar quality matters. For gut work, it's often paired with L-glutamine and a good probiotic.
07 · Safety
08 · Trivia
09 · FAQ
For a tendon or joint issue, yes — local injection significantly outperforms distant injection in the animal data. For gut work, oral is fine.
Most tendon users report noticeable change by week 2–3. Gut users often feel it inside the first week.
There's no long-term human safety data. Standard practice is 4–8 week cycles followed by a break.
Educational disclaimer
Everything on this page is for research and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, a prescription, or a substitute for a conversation with a qualified clinician who knows your full history. Peptides interact with medications, hormones, and existing conditions in ways that require real oversight.