But unlike approved peptides used in medicine, such as insulin and GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Health Canada tells CBC "unauthorized peptide products sold for wellness purposes have not been assessed for safety, quality, or effectiveness." And yet, CBC News found doctors promoting and prescribing a popular unauthorized peptide called Body Protection Compound-157 (BPC-157) that is touted to help accelerate muscle growth and tissue repair
Obukhova, and V.V
Recovery plans can be affected by corticosteroids, anticoagulants, anti-inflammatory medication use, diabetes medications, hormone therapy, stimulant use, alcohol intake, and high-volume training
2.3 Information sources and search strategy Three databases (PubMed, Embase, and Scopus) were searched up to 15 July 2024
What is BPC-157
Your provider will set the dose based on your injury, weight, and protocol length