BPC-157
Healing & recovery Research compound (not approved for human use)
Synthetic pentadecapeptide · also known as BPC 157, Body Protection Compound-157
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BPC-157 is a synthetic peptide derived from a sequence found in gastric juice. It is one of the most widely discussed research peptides in tissue-repair research and is frequently paired with TB-500 in recovery-oriented protocols.
Commonly reported dosing (5 mg vial)
| Phase | Dose | Volume | U-100 units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | 200 mcg | 0.12 mL | 12 |
| Standard | 400 mcg | 0.24 mL | 24 |
| Higher | 600 mcg | 0.36 mL | 36 |
Commonly reported reconstitution steps
- Vials are usually brought to room temperature (about 15-20 minutes) first.
- 3 mL of bacteriostatic water is added slowly down the inside wall of the 5 mg vial.
- The vial is swirled gently until clear, not shaken.
- This gives 1.67 mg/mL. Mixed vials are typically labeled with the date and refrigerated.
Storage
Before mixing: Sealed vials are commonly stored refrigerated (2-8 °C) and protected from light, or frozen for long-term storage.
After mixing: Reconstituted solution is commonly kept refrigerated (2-8 °C), protected from light, and not frozen.
How it works
Research suggests BPC-157 may influence angiogenesis and growth-factor signaling (for example the VEGF pathway), which are associated with tissue repair processes in preclinical models.
Researched for
- Studied for tendon, ligament, and soft-tissue healing in animal models.
- Investigated for gastrointestinal protective effects.
- Commonly combined with TB-500 in recovery research stacks.
Notes
- Dosing is typically expressed in micrograms, which are small volumes on a U-100 syringe.
- Human clinical evidence is limited; most data are preclinical, so the amounts shown are community-reported rather than trial-derived.
Sources
Related
TB-500
Thymosin beta-4 fragmentTB-500 is a synthetic version of a region of the naturally occurring protein thymosin beta-4.
BPC-157 + TB-500 20 mg Blend
Tissue-repair research blend (BPC-157 + TB-500)This blend combines BPC-157 and TB-500 in a single vial (20 mg by default, with a 10 mg size also listed), a common pairing in recovery-oriented research because the two peptides are studied for complementary roles in tissue-repair research.
GHK-Cu
Copper-binding tripeptideGHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide studied for skin, hair, and tissue-remodeling applications.
KPV
Tripeptide fragment of α-MSHKPV is the three-amino-acid C-terminal sequence of alpha-MSH, studied mainly for anti-inflammatory activity in gut and skin models.
Tri-Heal 45 mg Blend
Tissue-repair and anti-inflammatory blend (three peptides)TB-500, BPC-157 and KPV in one 45 mg vial, with TB-500 making up more than half the mass.
GLOW 70 mg Blend
Tissue-repair and skin-support blend (three peptides)A three-peptide vial combining copper peptide GHK-Cu with BPC-157 and TB-500, two peptides common in tissue-repair research.