What Science ACTUALLY Says About BPC 157 Benefits

BPC 157, a synthetic peptide derived from stomach acid protein, holds potential in tissue regeneration, improving blood flow, and reducing inflammation, as demonstrated in animal studies. However, its effectiveness and safety in humans remain unproven due to the lack of rigorous clinical trials. The only human study found was small and inconclusive, making it difficult to ascertain BPC 157's true benefits. Despite its promising attributes, concerns about its unregulated status, the absence of FDA approval, and the lack of evidence confirming its safety in humans make it a risky choice. Furthermore, BPC 157 is listed as a prohibited substance by the World Anti-Doping Agency, and the USADA emphasizes its unapproved status and the speculative nature of its benefits. Consequently, while acknowledging BPC 157's potential, its use is not recommended due to these significant uncertainties and risks. Alternative supplements with more established benefits are suggested for improving musculoskeletal health.

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I had 2 herniated discs, L4-L5 & L5-S1. Both putting pressure on nerves and causing massive nerve pain down my left leg. After two weeks on bpc-157, it’s all completely gone and I can live my life again like a normal person. It has absolutely blown my mind. I have even started lifting weights again and am more fit than I have ever been.

[joshm]

The fact that it is banned for sports performance, tells you all you need to know about how effective it really is… they wouldn’t care to ban it if it didn’t work.

[GaryMillerFitness]

Look, let me tell you BPC 157, and TB 500 are amazing they work just like they’re towed to work. I’m a Powerlifter have been training for more than 30 years and let me tell you if I would’ve known about this stuff years ago I would’ve used it. I found out about a year ago and it’s been amazing, but the FDA doesn’t want you to have that stuff because then it kills the drug companies because you’re not having to take painkillers etc. etc. so do what you want with this information but I promise you BPC 157 works and TB 500 works

[peterlam]

I herniated my L5 disc causing a major major pinch into my sciatica root. The pain was unbearable!! I couldn’t walk/stand without 10/10 pain, I was bed ridden. I started injecting bpc morning and night. I am currently at week 4, with 1-2/10 pain. Bpc-157 heals! Which is who Dr’s don’t prescribe it… you can’t make money off healthy and healed patients!

[lebombjay]

I’ve lived with Multiple Sclerosis for 7 years and it’s slowly gotten worse to the point I can’t run and I’ve always loved sports . I’m hoping to do a cycle of BPC 157 in February to help improve my condition and help me run again . I’ll be sure to update this comment in a few months

[consciousnessrenaissance]

I tried BPC and it works. I had 2 ligament surgeries and BOC -157 helped me more than 2 surgeries and 3x physical therapies. It’s a miracle ❤

[jillmclean]

I don't understand why we need clinical trials for this at this stage. There are enough humans who have taken BPC 157 and had amazing results. What am I missing. If it works and there aren't any negative side effects there should not be an issue in anyone taken it.

[jeff-zv]

So they started to do testing but fda and others stopped it sounds like the progress was positive and they didn’t want other phara companies to lose money.

[FlavaProeliator]

My buddy in Airborne school had a collision with another jumper in the air causing his parachute to have a total failure 100-ish feet off the ground. He fell that last 100 feet with zero canopy above him. He survived, with surprisingly minimal injuries considering the way he got the injury. However he fractured both heels, and worse, fractured a vertebrae in his back. He started taking BPC-157 and he was back to running, training, and even deadlifting within a couple months. Given that its not allowed in the military he didnt tell the doctors, and they were shocked by how fast and how well his back healed.

I have tendonitis in my ankle and a torn labrum in my hip right now so I plan on trying it starting in a couple weeks. I'll keep ya'll up to date on how it works.

[JesseStanchfield]

Thanks for posting published material and double thanks for posting it above the affiliate links! Great analysis of BPC 157.

[brockmagee]

Can you explain why this sort of caution wasn't practiced during the covid-19 vaccinations?!

[doctordinetz]

Here is the revised version with your additions:

As a board-certified physician and fellowship-trained specialist in Functional and Regenerative Medicine, I will state succinctly: it is correct that human data is lacking, and knowing where to source these treatments is of utmost importance to prevent harm. This is why our specialty and knowledge of sterile compounding and trusted pharmacies are crucial when seeking this treatment. The same paper you cited on the human clinical trial will soon publish another one, a placebo-controlled trial in humans, given it has passed phase 1 safety trials. With more than 100, 000 doses prescribed without significant impairments and a lot of positive feedback, we expect to see some incredible results. These have been used for years without significant detriment because, after all, these are natural chains of amino acids intended to signal healing pathways in the body, unless sourced improperly.

[AudreyLefebvre-ux]

Question, if BPC-157 hasnt been studied enough on humans through trials then why would it already be banned by the World Doping Agency? What information did they use to determine that it needs to be banned?

[DanSuolo]

BPC - 157 In a pill form. Help me with my bleeding, colitis. It took about 8 months, and what made me stick with it. Was because I saw progress each time I went to the bathroom. I took 500 mg twice a day.
Now I have stopped taking it but plan after a couple of months to go back on as a maintenance. Dose of 250 mg.

[discopatrol.]

Peptides are definitely becoming more popular because people with health issues are looking for alternatives to improve their conditions. Some are worth looking at, such as 157, and although the FDA hasn't approved it yet, it may be worth trying out. We all know cigarrettes cause disease and addiction but they're still available for distribution and purchase. Like all medicine, just do your research and understand the benefits and side effects.

Thanks for the info, I'd like to see more on peptides.

[jonathanmoynihan]

Strained my achilles. I had done this one year prior so i have a reference of recovery time. This supplement does work. In fact it works so well i stopped taking it. My reasoning is that it MUST have side effects. It also improved my physical appearance. There are studies that show how well it works i think this doctor needs to dive into the literature.

[BizzyIzzy]

It was working too well, so let’s stop all the clinical trials to have the excuse there isn’t enough clinical trials to show it’s safe in humans laugh😂

[Jessica-mevo]

Thanks for the video. Long story short, my beagle was recently diagnosed with a torn ccl and we were quickly told that $$$ surgery was the only fix. I did end up finding some of these positive sounding studies online and since I am not a medical proffesional didn't fully understand. What I DO know is that these studies were performed on beagle dogs as well as rodents. Is it fair to say that it wouldnt hurt to try it on my dog to aid her in conservative management?

[gianinasmith]

Considering that vaccine anti-Covid had studies only on animals why not to take BPC 157 if it has such excellent results on animals?

[batman]

The fda, didn't get paid to approve of bpc-157.