Peptide
BPC-157
Also known as: Body protection compound 157
Plain-English definition
A peptide discussed online for tissue repair and injury recovery claims.
Why it matters
It is one of the highest-demand peptide claims and has a large gap between internet use and human proof.
Status summary
Not approved for tendon, gym-injury or anti-aging use.
Evidence summary
Mostly preclinical or indirect for the popular injury-recovery claim.
Source links
- PubMed search: BPC-157 human injury - PubMed
Source-discovery link for primary literature and reviews.
- ClinicalTrials.gov search: BPC-157 - ClinicalTrials.gov
Trial registry link for registered human studies.
- FDA - FDA
Official US regulatory source.
Related claim checks
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Does BPC-157 heal tendon and ligament injuries in humans?
No strong human evidence shows that BPC-157 heals tendon or ligament injuries.
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Guide
Is BPC-157 FDA-approved?
The short answer is no for consumer longevity or injury claims; verify any product-specific claim against official FDA records.
Guide
Does BPC-157 heal injuries in humans?
BPC-157 has animal and mechanism-heavy discussion, but that is not the same as strong human injury evidence.