Last reviewed: May 30, 2026 Last updated: May 30, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
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Increases mobility in peripheral artery disease Occlusive peripheral arterial disease is caused by atherosclerosis, which is a buildup of fatty deposits in the artery
Neuroprotection Rodent models show BPC-157 exerting neuroprotective effects via anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory signaling in the central nervous system (CNS)
For a plain-language summary of growth hormone physiology and its role in body composition, sleep, and tissue repair, a peer-reviewed Nature Reviews Endocrinology paper examining the role of the growth hormone / IGF-1 axis in obesity, adult body composition, and metabolic regulation is a strong starting point