Doctors use them to treat various medical ailments
Peptides can be used topically, in-office, or as supplements, and each format works differently
For example, research suggests BPC-157 may balance nitric oxide levels, which influence blood flow and inflammation
It also helps transport copper, an essential mineral required for many enzymatic reactions within the body
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Neurological symptoms can include tingling or numbness in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy), a sensation often described as "pins and needles"