BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157) is a synthetic pentadecapeptide consisting of 15 amino acids, derived from a partial sequence of a protein identified in human gastric juice
Farhan Abdullah walks through what the research actually shows, why it doesn't raise IGF-1 or blood sugar, who it works best for, and how we use it at Magnolia Functional Wellness in Southlake, TX
Before using the peptide, remove from cold storage and allow the peptide to equilibrate to room temperature before removing the lid of the container, in order to reduce the uptake of moisture that is present in the surrounding atmosphere
It typically peaks during dose escalation and resolves within 1-2 weeks at each new dose level
While B12 injections raise B12 levels much more quickly than oral supplements, consistency is key to maintaining those benefits
Due to recent Regulation changes, the pharmacy we work with has had to make some changes