BPC-157
Body Protection Compound-157 | Pentadecapeptide
Overview
Synthetic peptide derived from gastric juice protein, renowned for tissue repair, inflammation reduction, and GI protection capabilities. BPC-157 promotes blood vessel formation, enhances collagen synthesis, modulates growth factor expression, and protects against tissue damage through localized or systemic delivery.
Key benefits
- Accelerated tendon, ligament, muscle, and bone healing
- Localized tissue repair with direct targeting
- Superior bioavailability
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Angiogenesis promotion
- Gastric and intestinal protection
Mechanism of action
Promotes blood vessel formation (angiogenesis), enhances collagen synthesis, modulates growth factor expression including VEGF, and protects against tissue damage through localized or systemic delivery pathways.
Molecular data
- Type
- Pentadecapeptide
- Half-life
- <30 minutes
Sequence
Gly-Lys-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val
Indications
What the research community uses this compound for, with self-reported effectiveness.
Wound Healing
Neurological
Gastrointestinal
Dosing protocols
Common protocols by delivery method. Adjust the curve below to model accumulation in your own cycle.
Delivery method
| Protocol | Dose | Frequency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 250-500 mcg | 1-2x daily | — |
| — | 500-1000 mcg | 2x daily | — |
| — | 250-500 mcg | 1-2x daily | — |
| — | 250 mcg | 1x daily | — |
Delivery method
| Protocol | Dose | Frequency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 500 mcg - 1 mg | 1-2x daily | — |
| — | 1-2 mg | 1-2x daily | — |
| — | 500 mcg | 2x daily | — |
| — | 500 mcg | 1x daily | — |
Safety
Reported adverse effects, contraindications, and what to monitor on cycle.
Common side effects
- Mild injection site redness
- Injection site irritation
- Possible mild digestive adjustment (oral)
Contraindications
- Active cancer (due to angiogenic effects)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Blood thinners (consult doctor due to angiogenesis)
- WADA prohibited for competitive athletes
References
Primary literature and clinical-trial data informing this entry.
Featured in these stacks
- Classic Healing Stack (BPC-157 + TB-500)The best-known soft-tissue repair pairing — a cytoprotective peptide plus an actin-regulating one, for tendon, ligament, and muscle recovery.2 compounds
- Gut Repair (KPV + BPC-157)An anti-inflammatory gut-lining stack pairing the tripeptide KPV with cytoprotective BPC-157.2 compounds
- Joint & Tendon RebuildA connective-tissue stack pairing BPC-157 and TB-500 with GHK-Cu for collagen-focused joint and tendon repair.3 compounds
- Lean Preservation (Ostarine)A muscle-preservation stack built on the SARM ostarine, for protecting lean mass during a deficit or recovery.2 compounds
- Wound Healing TrioA three-peptide topical-and-systemic wound stack — antimicrobial LL-37 plus the BPC-157/GHK-Cu repair pair.3 compounds