Unlocking the Healing Potential of BPC - 157: A Comprehensive Guide
If I were stuck on a desert island and could only bring one healing tool, it would definitely be BPC-157.
Why? Because this super regenerative, anti-inflammatory and low-risk Peptide would save me many times if I encountered any trouble whilst deserted and trying to figure my way out.
BPC-157 is a promising peptide, and for good reasons.
And, if you're new to Peptide Therapy, you've come to the right place.
In this article, I will be touching upon the following:
• The fundamental mechanism of Peptide Therapy (so we're all on the same page).
• Why it is so important to source your peptides from a PCAB PCCA-accredited pharmacy.
• BPC-157's facts, mechanism of action, safety and dosage in detail.
So, if you're interested in exploring more about this fascinating Peptide and how it could benefit you, keep reading.
Peptides: The Basics
Perhaps you have never heard about peptides before, or you've just lightly skimmed the topic, or you're a peptide expert!
Either way, we must cover all bases before we do a deep dive.
So, let's discuss the basic idea of what peptides are:
• Peptides are chains of amino acids that are no longer than 50 amino acids in length.
• Several thousands of peptides exist, and we have yet to discover most of them.
• You can find peptides everywhere - naturally synthesised by your body, created in a lab, and in the foods, you eat.
• Peptides are amino acid sequences synthetically made to mimic hormones or neurotransmitters in the body.
• Peptides are not drugs; therefore, they lack serious side effects and interactions.
Simply put, a peptide is a protein molecule broken down into smaller pieces.
The human body naturally produces peptides, which communicate with other cells.
When we consume or inject peptides in supplement form, they are natural medications for our bodies.
The critical mechanism of Peptide Therapy:
• Peptides give the body a communication signal that it needs for specific functions.
• Peptides are the biological driving force behind every single reaction in our body.
• Peptides are found in every cell and tissue and perform many essential functions.
• The function that a peptide carries out depends on the types of amino acids involved in the chain and their sequence, as well as the specific shape of the peptide.
• Peptides often act as hormones and thus constitute biological messengers carrying information from one tissue through the blood to another.
Peptides exert their action by binding to a receptor on the surface of a targeted cell.
Depending on the type of Peptide, there are different administration methods, i.e. capsules, injections, sprays and topicals.
How To Find A Good Quality Peptide
Like all up-and-coming health and wellness trends, there is a lot of misinformation about Peptide Therapy being spread across the world wide web.
And on top of that, many manufacturers producing peptides, or pharmacies selling peptides, are taking shortcuts and using low-quality ingredients!
If you didn't know already, accurately producing bioactive peptides requires a costly machine, so if you are searching around and coming across peptides for a price that seems too good to be true...you know that the manufacturer is not using the right equipment!
On the whole, a low-priced Peptide should be a warning sign.
Furthermore, you only want to use PCAB PCCA-accredited pharmacies and vendors.
The best vendor endorsed by myself, loved by my community and shared by all other biohacking geeks is Limitless Life Nootropics.
I personally know Dr Joe, Cody and the team at Limitless Life Nootropics, and they're wonderful human beings doing an excellent endeavour.
All of their peptides are made in an FDA-approved, USA lab out in Las Vegas.
However, if you are based in The Middle East, such as Dubai, then I recommend DN Lab Research.
Again, I personally know Dean from DN Lab Research.
You can use the CODE: JESSICALANA for 15% off ANYTHING sitewide!
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Plus, if you want to understand how you can safely use Peptide Therapy with the correct dosage, I would love to hear from you.
Kindly email me at jessica@jessicalana.com or DM me on one of my social media channels.
I'm always here to consult you and ensure you achieve optimal health.
10 Quick Facts about BPC-157
1) BPC-157 is a synthetic peptide discovered in the 1990s, initially for its ability to promote healing in the digestive system.
2) BPC-157 is incredible at healing soft tissues such as skeletal muscle, tendons and ligaments.
3) BPC-157 is derived from human gastric juice protein.
4) BPC-157 comprises 15 amino acids (Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val) and occurs naturally in the body.
5) Early studies about BPC-157 have shown significant promise in healing many tissues, including but not limited to the tendon, ligaments, skeletal muscle and bone.
6) Evidence for BPC-157 in healing tendons and ligaments has been proven biochemically, micro- and macroscopically.
7) BPC-157 stimulates the outgrowth and proliferation of tendon cells known as fibroblasts.
8) BPC-157 is anti-inflammatory and has been known to reduce pain and swelling.
9) BPC-157 accelerates the healing process and improves athletic performance.
10) BPC-157 has been found to have no toxic effects, even at high doses.
The Mechanism of Action of BPC-157 Explained
BPC-157 stimulates the outgrowth and proliferation of tendon cells known as fibroblasts.
BPC-157 increases vascular flow to the tendons and ligaments to improve healing.
BPC-157 works by accelerating the rate of angiogenic repair.
Angiogenesis means the creation of new blood vessels from old ones and the overall reorganisation of our microvascular network.
Additionally, it increases the activity (via upregulation) of critical healing factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).
Blood flow to any wound or injury is a critical part of the healing process, so as BPC-157 improves blood flow, the injury healing time is expedited.
BPC-157 has no direct effect and is all about signalling, just like all peptides.
BPC-157 modulates the inflammatory response and promotes healing through signalling pathways.
BPC-157 upregulates gene transcription to influence these healing pathways.
BPC-157 has been found to stimulate the production of growth factors, which are proteins that help to regulate cell growth and division.
This can help to speed up the healing process in injured tissues.
BPC-157 has been shown to reduce inflammation, which is a pivotal contributor to pain, swelling, and tissue damage.
By reducing inflammation, BPC-157 can help to promote healing and reduce pain.
BPC-157 has been found to have antioxidant effects, which means it can help to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to various health problems.
Overall, the mechanism of action of BPC-157 is complex and multifaceted, working in different ways to promote healing and repair in the body.
Is BPC-157 Safe For Humans?
To date, no adverse reactions have been reported in the trials conducted on human beings.
BPC-157: My Desert Island Peptide
I hope I have convinced you why BPC-157 would be my first kit for any adventure, including being stranded on a desert island.
Whilst BPC-157 is a lesser-known compound, even in the biohacking industry, the research has been around since 1991.
Furthermore, this peptide is highly protective of multiple bodily systems and can significantly speed up the healing process for various injuries.
We can all agree that further human trials on BPC-157 are needed.
Still, the current status quo reports no significant side effects, indicating that BPC-157 may be one of the safest peptides available.
BPC-157's remarkable healing properties make it a valuable addition to the arsenal of any serious biohacker.
If you're interested in learning more about peptides for total health optimisation, then shoot me a DM on my socials or an email at jessica@jessicalana.com
Remember, the only PCAB PCCA-accredited pharmacies and vendors endorsed by myself, loved by my community and shared by all other biohacking geeks is Limitless Life Nootropics.
I personally know Dr Joe, Cody and the team at Limitless Life Nootropics, and they're wonderful human beings doing an excellent endeavour.
All of their peptides are made in an FDA-approved, USA lab out in Las Vegas.
However, if you are based in The Middle East, such as Dubai, then I recommend DN Lab Research.
Again, I personally know Dean from DN Lab Research.
You can use the CODE: JESSICALANA for 15% off ANYTHING sitewide!
Thank you for learning with me today.
Infinite regards,
Jessica