Search results for query: BPC 157

  1. Nelson Vergel

    Why Won't Doctors Prescribe Peptides Like BPC-157?

    ...and Dr. Alex Tatem on peptides, compounding pharmacies, and PT-141. Key References Sikiric P, et al. Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157: Current State and Perspectives. Current Medicinal Chemistry. 2020. https://doi.org/10.2174/0929867326666190914162927 Gwyer D, Wragg NM, Wilson SL...
  2. Nelson Vergel

    What Happened at the FDA's BPC-157 Meeting on July 23

    The Headline An FDA advisory panel voted to recommend that BPC-157 be allowed back into compounding pharmacies. The vote was 8 to 6, with one abstention. The same panel also voted in favor of KPV, TB-500, and MOTS-c. This does not make these peptides legal tomorrow. It is a recommendation, and...
  3. Nelson Vergel

    FDA Peptide Compounding Update (April 2026)- What Happens to BPC-157, TB-500, and Other Popular Peptides?

    By Nelson Vergel | Updated April 24, 2026 | 7 min read If you've been using compounded peptides — or considering them — the FDA just made several moves that directly affect what's available and what's coming under review. The agency updated its official 503A bulk drug substances list on...
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    Peptide dosing question

    I was wondering if anyone could give me insight on which dosage to do? I’ve used 2 different calculators online and they have different answers. I’m trying to aim for a dose of 500mcg daily I’ll add what I’m going to take and what each calculator says. The confusion for me is because it’s a...
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    bpc 157 and tb-500

    ...shoulder replacement. Dr Saya had me on Zomacton for 1 week before and two weeks after. now I was going to switch to sermorelin 5mg and bpc 157-10mg and tb-500-10mg . question is how much to inject of the 157 and 500 got them from peptide sciences I see there smaller vials so how much bac...
  6. D

    NO DRIVE on bpc 157 add-on PT 141?

    I started taking bpc157 a week ago and I have NO drive.. Prior to taking this I was fine.. I did manage to have sex the other day but I pushed myself to do it.. He was hard and wanted to fuck but I was like I'm not really in the mood.. I have a 10mg vial of pt 141 that I bought for her because...
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    BPC/TB for tendonitis/trigger finger

    Hey guys, I have been struggling with hand issues for a while. Tendonitis and trigger finger most likely.I have had a cortisone shot for pain but that is not a long term solution. While my "specialist" has suggested another shot I aim to take matters into my own hands and get an actual...
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    Shipping peptides abroad

    Hi. Does any of you know if some of the medical providers will send peptides to Europe? I have a dual citizenship and live abroad. I will check up with the different providers soon, but would like if any of you have experience. I am under doctor supervision (trt), but the country does not...
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    BPC-157 injection site importance?

    I have read many posts about when using BPC-157 for healing an acute injury, to try and inject in or near the injured area. I am new to this peptide and started using it as a result of rotator cuff surgery (yes, it's as bad as they say). Since its only the day after my surgery, I basically have...
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    A human trial of oral BPC-157 was quickly canceled

    Phase I, pilot study in healthy volunteers, to assess the safety and pharmacokinetics of PCO-02, which active ingredient is BPC-157, a pentadecapeptide from gastric source. Conducted in 2015. Canceled in 2016 with NO EXPLANATION - either not effective or dangerous...
  11. BadassBlues

    Oral BPC-157 For Potential Gut Health

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7096228/ Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157, Robert’s Stomach Cytoprotection/Adaptive Cytoprotection/Organoprotection, and Selye’s Stress Coping Response: Progress, Achievements, and the Future Predrag Sikiric,1 Ki-Baik Hahm,2 Alenka Boban...
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    BPC-157 and Anhedonia reports

    Searching around, there seem to be a quite a few anhedonia reports from BPC-157. Any ideas why this happens? It also seems to be more from the oral form than the subQ form. I remember years ago I took it and I was fine, it actually helped my mood (didn't have anhedonia issues back then)...
  13. D

    Newbie Questions on BPC-157...

    Last week I tore my rotator cuff while benching my max weight. To say I'm pissed is an understatement. The ultra sound indicated a tear in the supraspinatus (see screenshot below) and I need to schedule a MRI. I have an appointment with Ortho Dr this coming Friday (12/1). Everything has been...
  14. L

    Just started stacking (TB-500 / BPC-157) wait to start ARA-290?

    Currently addressing an injury using TB-500 / BPC-157. Also want to address neuropathy issues using ARA-290. Go ahead and stack ARA-290 on top of TB-500 and BPC-157 or wait until treatment with TB-500 and BPC-157 is complete then start ARA-290?
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    BPC-157 and Cancer

    I've been wondering about this. If bpc157 increases angiogenesis rapidly, wouldn't it do this to cancer causing rapid progression?
  16. Nelson Vergel

    BPC-157 Peptide Dosage: Maximize Benefits With Proper Use

    ...Medicine: A Systematic Review. Sports Health. 2025. Link 2. Sikiric P, et al. Multifunctionality and Possible Medical Application of the BPC 157 Peptide - Literature and Patent Review. Pharmaceuticals. 2025;18(2):185. Link 3. PMC Review: Regeneration or Risk? A Narrative Review of BPC-157 for...
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    BPC 157 joint swollen

    I took the first shot of BPC-157, from compound pharmacy, yesterday near my wrist for some ligament tears. The top of my wrist is swollen and hurts. Not near injection site. Just wondering if anyone has experienced anything like this with BPC. Reached out to Doc already but closed right now.
  18. M

    PEPTIDE RESULTS IN: IGF-1, testosterone, etc.

    Big n-1 results update. With all the gym bros telling me for the last 10 years that GH secretatgogue peptides are a scam and a waste of $$$$ - and that good ol' GH is superior and the only way to go - - - Let me preface this post by saying that these peptides do work. I repeat. THESE PEPTIDES...
  19. M

    BPC 157

    Am having meniscus surgery partial tear in ACL. After meniscus surgery going serious physio so I want to do some BPC 157 I have read a lot and read the sticky. Read some posts. Who can say what's a good place to order? Was going peptide sciences route yet USMC said he thinks they sell bogus...
  20. A

    BPC-157 Oral admin & Peptides IV ?

    Question 1: Can BPC-157 (reconstituted from freeze dried powder with bacteriostatic water) be taken orally? There are capsules with small dosing that are very expensive. I would think the reconstituted form is pretty pure. They would both act in stomach, as capsules would break down in...
  21. USMC

    MSM, BPC-157, and TB-500 for Pain & Healing

    Hey all, I've been having nagging right should issues during pressing movements. It's an older injury that has returned. I also have a slight elbow issue during curls (getting old).. Both issues tend to go away after a good warmup. Anyway, I've been using MSM and I think it works a little. I'm...
  22. Sly

    BPC-157 to guard against Cipro induced tendon damage

    I’m thinking of taking BPC-157 while on Cipro to help guard against Cipro induced tendon damage. Do you think that the BPC-157 would help?
  23. P

    Protocols for Tendon Healing HGH TB 500 BPC 157

    ...I recently ruptured an achilles tendon and have surgery in a few days. I'm trying to figure out what sort of protocol I should be using for BPC 157, TB 500 and HGH to help promote healing. I have all these from a trusted source. BW 235 BF 20% height 74 inches. Age 41. I am currently taking...
  24. J

    BPC 157 - amazing healing results.

    I wanted to share my recent experience running BPC 157 for the first time. I have had a nagging, chronic Rotator cuff injury for the past five months or so. The injury has been persistent and has been increasing in pain and lack of mobility. Recently, it got so bad that I had to pretty much...
  25. G

    BPC 157 TB500

    ...past 10 years (now 50) after training consistently for >35 years. Elbows, back, knees and was expecting good things from a 6 week course of BPC 157 oral (Unbreakable) and 10mg per week of tb500 injected into each knee (5mg) subq and then 5 days later the same again in each elbow. Then repeat...
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    PDF on BPC 157, Thymosin Beta 4 (TB 500) Thymosin Alpha 1 + More (Lyme related)

    Hey guys, Just dropping this link below to a pdf that has great information on these peptides, specifically on how it's used to treat Lyme / immune dysfunction explaining the mechanisms on how these peptides work, and other science. I love the info on Thymosin Alpha 1, did a short run of it...
  27. C

    BPC 157 for Joint Healing

    I have a nagging right shoulder possibly from decades of benching and pressing. I've read about BPC 157. Where do ya'll recommend purchasing it?
  28. E

    BPC-157 and/or TB-500 Results?

    Has anyone had positive results using either BPC-157 or TB-500 (or both, as you can buy them in combination) for healing an injury? In researching these compounds one finds a lot of almost too good to be true anecdotes of healing various injuries, but upon a bit more digging I found a few...
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    Low IGF-1 and a ruptured tendon - which peptide would be better?

    During my most recent consult with Dr. Calkins, he recommended starting BPC-157 (250mcg ED SQ) and CJC-1295/Ipamorelin (350mcg ED SQ). The former because I just had surgery to reattach my left distal bicep tendon (8/11/2020), and the latter because my IGF-1 has been trending down over the last...
  30. A

    BPC 157 and/or TB500

    Has anyone had good results for injury with this? I have bicep tendinits and a slight rotator tear. Dosage and good place to get it would be much appreciated.
  31. R

    BPC-157 / TB-500 Dosage for Men

    ...practitioner if needed[5]. Citations: [1] BPC-157, TB-500 10mg (Blend) [2] https://www.amazon.com/bpc-157-peptide-tb500/s?k=bpc+157+peptide/tb500 [3] BPC 157 & TB-500 Review_ Benefits, Dose, Side Effects, & More [4] BPC BLEND 18.5 MG [5] The Wolverine Protocol: BPC157 and TB500 │LIVV Natural

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