BPC-157: Your Body’s Healing Assistant 

What if your body had a little helper that could speed up healing?

That’s what BPC-157 is all about. It is a lab-made peptide that’s getting a lot of attention in the wellness world. While it is not yet approved as a medicine, many people are exploring it for faster recovery, reduced inflammation, and improved injury repair.

But what exactly is it? What does science say? And why are so many people favoring the under-the-tongue (buccal) method for using it?

Let’s break it down.

🧬 What Is BPC-157?

BPC stands for Body Protection Compound. The “157” refers to the number of amino acids in this tiny protein chain. Interestingly, it is based on something your body already makes.

BPC-157 was first discovered in stomach juice, where it helps protect and repair the lining of the gut. But when scientists started testing it outside the stomach (in animals with injuries), they saw something fascinating. It seemed to help heal other parts of the body too.

That’s why BPC-157 is now being explored for its effects on muscles, tendons, bones, nerves, and the brain.

🧪What Can BPC-157 Do?

While most research so far has been done in animals, the results are surprisingly consistent.

In lab studies, BPC-157 has helped:

• Speed up the healing of torn muscles and ligaments

• Reduce swelling and inflammation in damaged tissues

• Encourage blood flow to areas that need repair

• Protect the stomach from ulcers and chemical damage

• Support brain and nerve healing after trauma

• Improve tendon-to-bone healing, which is important after surgeries or injuries

🔬 Behind the Science: What Research Tells Us About BPC-157

Although BPC-157 awaits full FDA approval, the science behind it is growing. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most promising studies, what they found, and how they support the current use of BPC-157 in wellness and recovery.

🧠 Nerve repair & spinal cord recovery.

Study: Gwyer et al., 2019 – Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Research 

In this study, rats with spinal cord injuries were treated with BPC-157. Researchers observed:

• Better movement recovery

• Reduced muscle tightness

• Regrowth of nerve fibers

💡 Why it matters: This suggests BPC-157 may support the nervous system’s natural repair processes. It’s one reason many believe it could aid post-injury recovery, especially when combined with physical therapy or rehab.

🌱 What’s next: While these results are encouraging, researchers are still studying how this might translate to people with similar injuries.

🩹 Skin healing & tissue regeneration.

Study: Staresinic et al., 2019 – Drug Design, Development and Therapy

In a rat model of alkali skin burns, BPC-157 significantly accelerated healing. It helped:

• Reduce inflammation

• Speed up wound closure

• Support new collagen formation

💡 Why it matters: Collagen is essential for skin strength and flexibility. BPC-157’s ability to support it may explain why many wellness clients report faster healing after treatments or procedures.

🔍 Still being explored: This study used topical application. Research into oral or buccal forms is still ongoing.

🧬 Brain and vascular support.

Study: Perovic et al., 2020 – Brain and Behavior

In a study on rats experiencing stroke-like brain injury, BPC-157 helped reduce brain damage. It also supported blood flow and balanced nitric oxide levels.

💡 Why it matters: These results suggest BPC-157 may support brain health, blood vessel function, and recovery after neurological stress.

🧩 What’s next: Human studies are needed to confirm these benefits, especially for long-term brain health or cognitive recovery.

❤️ Liver and heart protection.

Study: Seiwerth et al., 2020 – World Journal of Gastroenterology

In a study of rats experiencing liver injury, BPC-157 helped:

• Normalize blood pressure

• Prevent internal bleeding and clotting

• Reduce visible liver damage

💡 Why it matters: These effects suggest BPC-157 may support the body’s ability to protect and stabilize organs during physical stress. This is a key reason it’s being explored in the context of surgery recovery and inflammation-related issues.

🧪 Still being studied: These protective effects have yet to be replicated in human trials, but they continue to spark interest in BPC-157’s broader systemic benefits.

💡 But How Does It Work?

Scientists are still figuring that out. But here’s what they think:

BPC-157 may help increase something called angiogenesis. In other words, it helps the body grow new blood vessels. These vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients to injured tissues, so they rebuild faster.

It may also work by reducing inflammation, balancing certain chemicals in the body, and supporting the production of collagen. Collagen is the protein that helps tissues stay strong and flexible.

In simple terms? BPC-157 gives your body a helpful nudge toward healing itself.

💊 How Do People Take It?

People use BPC-157 in different ways:

1. Oral pills.

This method is easy. You just have to swallow. It may help the gut more than other parts of the body, since it stays in the digestive system. But there’s a problem: enzymes in your stomach may break it down too soon. This makes it less effective.

2. Injections.

This is the most common method in early research. People often inject BPC-157 under the skin or close to the injured area. It can be effective, but not everyone feels comfortable using needles. Furthermore, this delivery system is now no longer available to be purchased, unless you want to order a vial labeled “for research purposes only”.

3. Buccal (Inner cheek) or Sublingual

This method is our favorite. This route is non-invasive, easy to use, and allows BPC-157 to absorb directly into the bloodstream through the inner cheek's mucous membranes. You can also put it to the roof of your mouth, or under the tongue.

Early anecdotal reports and scientific studies suggest this may be one of the most efficient delivery methods for general wellness use. It’s particularly good for those who want to avoid injections or digestive breakdown.

🧠 What Does It Feel Like?

You might expect a rush of energy or a big change right away, but that’s not how BPC-157 works.

Most people don’t feel much at first, especially in the first few days. And that’s normal.

It works quietly in the background, helping your tissues rebuild, reducing inflammation, and nudging your body toward balance. Some people notice reduced soreness, better gut comfort, or faster recovery from workouts within a few days or weeks.

It’s not about feeling different overnight, but about healing better over time.

🗣️ How Are People Using It in Real Life?

While researchers are still learning about BPC-157, more people are choosing to explore it, especially as part of their wellness or recovery routine.

Some use it after a workout, others during post-surgery rehab. A few combine it with physical therapy, anti-inflammatory diets, or mobility exercises. Many simply want to make their bodies heal “smarter,” not harder.

Most aren’t expecting miracles. They’re just hoping for steady support, less downtime, and the sense that their body has an extra layer of help. 

Where do I get it? ON SALE AT PRIMEIV HANOVER, MA!

At PrimeIV in Hanover, BPC-157 is available in buccal/sublingual form, it is $219 for one month’s supply. Members get an additional 15% off.

Walk in anytime to buy this healing peptide, we’re located at 2053 Washington St Hanover MA 02359.

Text us or call us anytime 339-345-3941

📚 References

• Perovic, D., Kolenc, D., Bilic, V. et al. Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 can improve the healing course of spinal cord injury and lead to functional recovery in rats. J Orthop Surg Res 14, 199 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-019-1242-6 

• Vukojević, J., Vrdoljak, B., Malekinušić, D., Siroglavić, M., Milavić, M., Kolenc, D., Boban Blagaić, A., Batelja, L., Drmić, D., Seiverth, S., & Sikirić, P. (2020). The effect of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on hippocampal ischemia/reperfusion injuries in rats. Brain and Behavior, 10(8), e01726. https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.1726 

• Huang, T., Zhang, K., Sun, L., Xue, X., Zhang, C., Shu, Z., Mu, N., Gu, J., Zhang, W., Wang, Y., Zhang, Y., & Zhang, W. (2015). Body protective compound-157 enhances alkali-burn wound healing in vivo and promotes proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis in vitro. Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 9, 2485–2499. https://doi.org/10.2147/DDDT.S82030

• Kolovrat, M., Gojković, S., Krezić, I., Malekinušić, D., Vrdoljak, B., Kasnik Kovač, K., Kralj, T., Drmić, D., Barišić, I., Horvat Pavlov, K., Petrović, A., Duzel, A., Knežević, M., Mirković, I., Kokot, A., Boban Blagaić, A., Seiwerth, S., & Sikiric, P. (2020). Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 resolves Pringle maneuver in rats, both ischemia and reperfusion. World Journal of Hepatology, 12(5), 184–206. https://doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v12.i5.184