While generally safe, individuals should consult their healthcare provider before starting IM injections, especially if they have pre-existing health conditions or allergies
As a compound derived from gastric juice, it has a native affinity for the gastrointestinal tract
Unlike other growth factors, which need carrier(s) addition, and are rapidly destroyed in human gastric juice, BPC 157 is native and stable in human gastric juice for more than 24 h (Sikiric et al., 2018
BPC-157 supports the remodeling phase, which begins at approximately 3 weeks post-op and continues for months
Research published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology demonstrated that BPC-157 accelerated healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers by increasing local blood flow, reducing acid secretion, and promoting epithelial cell migration
The good news is that they are minor and temporary