BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157) is a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a protein found in gastric juice. Unlike growth hormone secretagogues that work systemically, BPC-157 works locally at injury sites — accelerating tendon and ligament repair, gut epithelial healing, and soft tissue recovery. For men on TRT who train hard, it’s one of the most practical peptides available.
How BPC-157 Works
BPC-157 promotes angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) at injury sites, increases growth hormone receptor expression in fibroblasts, accelerates collagen production in tendons and ligaments, protects gut epithelium and accelerates ulcer healing, and modulates nitric oxide for improved blood flow to damaged tissue. Mechanistically, it is not a growth factor itself — it amplifies the body’s existing repair signals.
Clinical Applications
Tendon injuries: tennis elbow, rotator cuff, patellar tendinopathy — strongest evidence Ligament sprains: accelerated MCL/ACL recovery Gut health: leaky gut, gastritis, IBD — oral BPC-157 (arginine salt) for gut, injectable for systemic Post-surgical recovery: reduced recovery time
BPC-157 Dosing and Protocol
Standard protocol: 250-500mcg injected subcutaneously twice daily, as close to the injury site as practical (not intra-joint). Cycle length: 4-6 weeks on, 2 weeks off. Stable BPC-157 (arginine salt) is orally active for gut-specific indications. Injections are preferred for musculoskeletal applications.
Viking Alternative Medicine prescribes BPC-157 through our comprehensive peptide program alongside TRT when clinically indicated. (210) 826-8900 | vikingalternative.com