Research groups who buy BPC-157 are generally studying its activity in tissue-repair, angiogenesis, and gastrointestinal models
Composed of glycine, histidine, and lysine combined with a copper ion, this peptide is naturally found in human plasma, saliva, and urine, though its levels decline with age
The trial also reported that the most common adverse events were mild to moderate gastrointestinal issues, consistent with the GLP-1 receptor agonist class, and these diminished over time
Because GHK is naturally present in the body, declines with age, has an extensive safety record, and shows consistent regenerative and protective effects across many tissues (skin, lung, nerve, connective tissue, and more), the study proposes that GHK represents a promising therapeutic and preventive compound
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