What it is
- A synthetic peptide of 15 amino acids, described as derived from a protein found in gastric juice.
What researchers have investigated
- Researchers have studied it mainly in animal and cell models of tendon, muscle, gut and blood-vessel injury.
Type of evidence
- Predominantly preclinical (animal and laboratory). Published controlled human trials are very limited.
What remains unknown
- Whether any effect seen in animals occurs in humans, appropriate safety margins, long-term effects, and the quality of products sold outside regulated channels.
Safety & regulatory context
- Not approved by the FDA for any human use. The FDA has raised safety concerns about its use in compounding. Status should be verified individually and by route.
Inclusion does not imply availability.
Level Health does not sell, prescribe or recommend BPC-157. Findings in animals or cells do not establish benefits in people.
Primary sources: PubMed search for BPC-157. Reviewed by: pending. Last reviewed: pending.