A stable synthetic peptide based on a partial sequence identified in gastric juice. It is one of the most-studied research peptides for connective-tissue and gut-lining repair in animal models.
Mechanism under study
Preclinical work associates BPC-157 with angiogenesis via the VEGFR2 pathway, modulation of nitric-oxide signaling, and upregulation of growth-factor receptors, which together are proposed to accelerate tissue healing.
Research-reported dosing
Animal studies frequently use ~10 mcg/kg. Research-community protocols commonly reference 200–500 mcg per day, often split. Human clinical dosing is not established.
Based on a standard 10 mg vial: with 2 mL bacteriostatic water = 5,000 mcg/mL (5 mg/mL); 1 unit ≈ 50 mcg.
A 250 mcg dose ≈ 5 units (50 mcg per unit).
Open this mix in the calculator →Source research-grade BPC-157 ↗Dosing figures describe how this compound appears in the research literature and research-community references. They are not a recommendation for human use.
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BPC-157 FAQ
What is BPC-157?
A stable synthetic peptide based on a partial sequence identified in gastric juice. It is one of the most-studied research peptides for connective-tissue and gut-lining repair in animal models.
What is the half-life of BPC-157?
Short in circulation — reported from minutes to a few hours depending on route in animal studies.
What is the research-reported dosing for BPC-157?
Animal studies frequently use ~10 mcg/kg. Research-community protocols commonly reference 200–500 mcg per day, often split. Human clinical dosing is not established.
How is BPC-157 reconstituted?
Based on a standard 10 mg vial: with 2 mL bacteriostatic water = 5,000 mcg/mL (5 mg/mL); 1 unit ≈ 50 mcg.
Is BPC-157 FDA-approved?
No — BPC-157 is not FDA-approved and is sold for laboratory research use only.
References
Guides featuring BPC-157
- BPC-157: What the Research Actually Shows13 min read
- TB-500 and Thymosin Beta-4: A Research Overview12 min read
- GHK-Cu: The Copper Peptide, From Skin Science to Research Use12 min read
- How to Reconstitute Peptides & How Much Bacteriostatic Water to Use8 min read
- BPC-157 & TB-500: The Recovery Stack9 min read
- Peptide Safety: Side Effects, Sterility, and Research Risks9 min read
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