Multifunctionality and Possible Medical Application of the BPC 157 Peptide
/MDPI/2026
Why It Matters
This paper caught my attention because BPC-157 has become popular in biohacking circles, but the evidence is almost entirely from rodent studies. The review confirms impressive preclinical effects, but we're still waiting on proper human trials. If you're considering peptides for recovery or gut issues, understand you're working with animal data — not proven human medicine.
Key Findings
- BPC-157 accelerated healing of various tissue types in rodents including tendons, ligaments, muscles, bones, and gastrointestinal tissue
- Demonstrated protective effects against organ damage from NSAIDs, alcohol, chemotherapy drugs, and other pharmaceutical agents in animal models
- Showed anti-inflammatory properties and modulation of growth factor pathways including VEGF and nitric oxide signaling
- Evidence suggests potential neuroprotective effects and modulation of neurotransmitter systems in animal studies
- Despite decades of animal research, human clinical trials remain extremely limited with no large-scale controlled studies published