Recovery & repair · Tier 1
BPC-157
Studied for soft-tissue repair and gut health.
BPC-157 is a short peptide based on a protective protein found naturally in the stomach. It is the most requested peptide we offer, and also the one where enthusiasm has run furthest ahead of the evidence. Both of those things are worth knowing before you start.
- Format
- Subcutaneous injection or oral capsule
- Cadence
- Daily
- Typical course
- 4 to 8 weeks, then reassess
- Tier
- Tier 1, $199 per vial
This peptide is not FDA-approved for the uses described. Compounded medications are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality, and availability varies by state and by pharmacy. Everything below describes what this peptide is studied for. None of it is a claim of proven benefit.
How it works
Supports blood flow to damaged tissue
Healing depends on blood supply, and tendons and ligaments have very little of it. BPC-157 is studied for its role in encouraging new blood vessels to form around an injury, which is the main reason it is used in recovery.
Helps repair cells reach the injury
Repair depends on the right cells migrating to the damaged area. Research points to BPC-157 supporting that process in tendon and ligament tissue.
Supports the gut lining
Because it comes from a protein that protects the stomach, it is also used for gut health, which is where the earliest research focused.
What the evidence says
Research on BPC-157 is still at an early stage, and most of it has not yet been carried out in people. Reports of benefit are largely from individual experience rather than formal study. This is the least established option we offer, and your physician will tell you so plainly rather than let online enthusiasm stand in for evidence.
What to expect
- Weeks 1 to 2
Used alongside a proper rehabilitation plan, never instead of one.
- Weeks 2 to 6
The window where people most often notice change. Track something measurable, such as range of motion or how much load you can tolerate, rather than going on feel alone.
- Weeks 6 to 8
Course review. Carrying on without clear benefit is rarely worth it.
Protocol
| Injection | Daily, often given near the area being treated |
|---|---|
| Oral | Daily capsule, usually chosen for gut-related use |
| Course | 4 to 8 weeks, then a proper reassessment |
There is no single standard dose. Your physician sets yours and adjusts it at each check-in.
Is it right for you?
Often a good fit
- People working through rehabilitation for a tendon, ligament or muscle injury
- People with gut symptoms who have already been properly investigated
Not a fit
- Anyone with an active cancer diagnosis
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Athletes in tested sport, where it is banned
- Anyone hoping it will replace rehabilitation rather than support it