Lateral epicondylitis — overuse tendinopathy of the elbow where repair peptides are commonly discussed.
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a degenerative overuse tendinopathy rather than simple inflammation, which is why it can be stubborn. The rationale for repair peptides is to support the tendon remodelling that's gone awry.
BPC-157 leads the discussion, sometimes with TB-500. As with all tendinopathies on the site, the human evidence is thin; load management, eccentric exercise, and time remain the evidence-based core, with these compounds as experimental adjuncts at most.
Ranked by editorial relevance — a measure of how central each compound is to the conversation, not a claim of effectiveness.
| Compound | Type | Why it's relevant |
|---|---|---|
| BPC-157 | peptide | Lead tendon-repair candidate. |
| TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4) | peptide | Adjunct for cell migration / remodelling. |
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