BPC-157

At a glance

Best-selling recovery peptide. Animal evidence only for injuries. Evidence grade C on an A-to-D scale.

Reported practice from trials and the community, not a recommendation for anyone.

What is BPC-157 used for?

Researchers have studied BPC-157 for gut healing and protection, tendon and ligament repair, muscle recovery, and more. In plain terms: Think of it as your body's natural repair signal, amplified. Researchers have studied it for everything from gut lining repair to injured tendons.

Is BPC-157 FDA-approved?

No. BPC-157 is not approved for human use anywhere. It is sold as a research chemical, which means no manufacturing standard, no batch recall and no one to report a problem to. The only quality control is the buyer's own.

How is BPC-157 usually taken?

The commonly reported pattern is under the skin, or swallowed for gut use, once or twice daily, for 4 to 8 weeks, or the length of an injury. That describes reported practice from trials and the community. It is not a recommendation for anyone, and several of these compounds interact with common medications.

How strong is the evidence for BPC-157?

Grade C on this site's A-to-D scale. C means tested only in animals or cells, so everything about human use is an educated guess. Best-selling recovery peptide. Animal evidence only for injuries.

Is BPC-157 banned in drug-tested sport?

Yes. BPC-157 is on the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list. Anyone who competes in a sport with drug testing, from college athletics to fitness competitions, can fail a test for it.

How long does BPC-157 stay in the body?

The half-life, the time for half a dose to leave the body, is about ~4 hours. A short half-life means it wears off fast and is taken more often; a long one means once a week can be enough. Stored as a dry powder it keeps for months in the fridge; once mixed with water it is used within a few weeks.