BPC-157
Body Protection Compound-157, a gastric pentadecapeptide that promotes tissue repair, gut healing, and angiogenesis. The most discussed peptide in the recovery space.
Quick Reference
- Also comes with
- Relaxation
- Onset
- Days-weeks (cumulative)
- Duration
- Ongoing with protocol
- Intensity
- Subtle
- Legal status
- Legal (US)
- Evidence level
- Community consensus
Key Compounds
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The Science
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Dosage
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Forms & How to Use
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Safety
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Key Compounds
Featured In
How Peptides Enhance Healing and Longevity with Dr. Edwin Lee
by Dr. Mark Hyman & Dr. Edwin Lee · Jun 26, 2024
“BPC-157 and Thymosin Alpha-1 discussed for dramatically speeding up healing and strengthening immune response.”
AMA #83: Peptides — Evaluating the Science, Safety, and Hype
by Dr. Peter Attia · Jun 1, 2025
“Peptide case study on BPC-157 at 57:45 — uncertain origins, broad claims, and weak mechanistic evidence. Human evidence discussion at 1:03:15.”
⏱ Timestamp: 57:45
JRE #158 — Joe Rogan on Peptides and Recovery
by Joe Rogan · Jan 15, 2024
“Rogan credits BPC-157 for resolving chronic elbow tendonitis in two weeks, calling it 'Wolverine shit.' Discusses the BPC-157 + TB-500 'Wolverine stack.'”
Dr. Craig Koniver: Peptide & Hormone Therapies for Health, Performance & Longevity
by Dr. Andrew Huberman & Dr. Craig Koniver · Oct 7, 2024
“BPC-157 was the most widely prescribed peptide in Koniver's practice until the FDA restricted it. Detailed discussion of clinical use and protocols.”
Benefits & Risks of Peptide Therapeutics for Physical & Mental Health
by Dr. Andrew Huberman · Apr 1, 2024
“Comprehensive overview of peptide therapeutics. Covers BPC-157 for tissue repair, modes of delivery, safety, dosing, cycling, and tumor risk.”
Episode #127: Peptides for Healing, Recovery & Longevity
by Dr. Andrew Huberman · Nov 15, 2024
“In-depth discussion of BPC-157 mechanisms for gut healing and tissue repair, including dosage protocols and safety considerations.”
⏱ Timestamp: 1:23:45
The Peptides Podcast: Everything You Need to Know
by Ben Greenfield & Dr. Jean-François Bhatt · May 1, 2024
“Comprehensive peptide overview. BPC-157 as a pleiotropic peptide for gut healing and wound restoration. Oral vs. injectable forms discussed.”
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