BPC-157 is the peptide we’re asked about most. It has a large body of animal research behind it and very little human data, which is worth knowing before you plan a study. This guide covers what BPC-157 is, what research shows and how to buy it.
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What is BPC-157?
BPC-157 (body protection compound 157) is a 15-amino-acid synthetic peptide based on part of a protein found in human gastric juice. Most of the research comes from Predrag Sikiric’s group at the University of Zagreb, which has published on it since the early 1990s. It’s unusually stable for a peptide and holds up in gastric juice for hours, which is why it’s studied both by injection and by mouth in animal models.
BPC-157 research findings
Rat studies have looked at it in tendon, ligament, muscle and bone healing, with faster repair reported in several injury models. It has also been studied in stomach ulcer, colitis and nerve injury models. Many papers point to effects on new blood vessel growth through VEGF and nitric oxide signalling.
Human data is limited to small pilot reports. It isn’t approved by the FDA, and WADA lists it as prohibited. Search the studies on PubMed.
BPC-157 vials or capsules?
BPC-157 vials hold 5 mg of freeze-dried peptide and give labs control over concentration. BPC-157 capsules hold 500 mcg each, 60 to a bottle, and skip reconstitution. Oral research is possible because it survives stomach acid better than most peptides.
BPC-157 blends and stacks
It’s often studied with other repair peptides. The BPC-157 and TB-500 stack pairs it with thymosin beta-4. The GHK-Cu glow stack adds GHK-Cu to both. Each stack costs less than buying the vials separately.
Where to buy BPC-157
Sports Technology Labs sells it in vials, capsules and stacks. The current batch tested at 99.85% purity with MZ Biolabs, and the COA date is listed on each product page. Peptides ship freeze-dried in sealed sterile vials.
Storing and reconstituting the vials
Our peptides ship as freeze-dried powder in sealed sterile glass vials. That form is stable in transit, but you should refrigerate the vials as soon as they arrive and keep them away from light. For longer storage, many labs keep unopened vials in the freezer.
To reconstitute, let the vial reach room temperature, then add sterile diluent slowly down the side of the glass and swirl gently. Don’t shake it. Once mixed, keep it cold and avoid freezing and thawing it over and over, because that can break the amino acid chains down.
How to read the COA
Each product page lists the purity and the COA date from MZ Biolabs. Purity is the share of the target peptide found by HPLC, and the date tells you when that batch was tested. Most listings also show the certificate in the image gallery, and we’ll email the full document on request. If the purity figure or test date is missing from a vendor’s page, ask for it before you order.
BPC-157 FAQ
What does BPC stand for?
Body protection compound.
How should the vials be stored?
Refrigerated, away from light, both before and after reconstitution.
Is it approved for human use?
No. It’s sold for laboratory research only.
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Everything sold by Sports Technology Labs is for laboratory research only. It isn’t for human or veterinary use, isn’t a dietary supplement and hasn’t been approved by the FDA. Nothing in this article is medical advice.