BPC-157

Muscle/RecoveryHealing / RegenerativeExperimental

Synthetic gastric pentadecapeptide widely sold as a research chemical for tissue-repair models. Not FDA-approved; FDA has flagged it for compounding risk. WADA prohibits BPC-157 under S0.

Calculate Dose

For research use only.

Key Facts

CAS
137525-51-0
Molecular Weight (MW)
1419.5 g/mol
Half-life
~30 minutes to 4 hours
Unit
mcg
Administration Route
Subcutaneous
Frequency
1โ€“3x daily
Last updated
8/23/2026
Targets
VEGFR2 / FAK pathwaysNitric oxide systemGI mucosa

Overview

Synthetic gastric pentadecapeptide widely sold as a research chemical for tissue-repair models. Not FDA-approved; FDA has flagged it for compounding risk. WADA prohibits BPC-157 under S0.

Protocol

Dosage Range
250โ€“500 mcg per dose
Frequency
1โ€“3x daily
Cycle
4โ€“8 weeks on, 4 weeks off
Administration Route
Subcutaneous
Reconstitution Guide
3 mL BAC water for 5 mg vial

Science

Mechanism of Action

Preclinical work reports angiogenesis, nitric-oxide modulation, and growth-factor (VEGFR2, FAK) signaling that may support tendon, muscle, and gut mucosal healing in animals. Robust randomized human efficacy data are lacking.

Targets

VEGFR2 / FAK pathwaysNitric oxide systemGI mucosa

Studies

Benefits

Soft-tissue repairGut supportAnti-inflammatoryTissue regeneration

Potential Side Effects

  • Injection site irritation
  • Nausea (rare)
  • Fatigue (rare)

References

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