Still, neither peptide is approved for cosmetic use, and neither is considered particularly safe when acquired outside of a medical setting
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis): Stop using Saxenda and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting
Do not exceed the recommended dose unless advised by your doctor
Patients on antagonists gained weight and developed fatty liver because glucagon was doing useful work that was being blocked
Every breath we take and every bite of food we eat offers an opportunity for new, unrecognizable substances, pathogens, and toxins to enter the body, where they must be identified, assessed for toxicity, and finally metabolized
BPC-157 Overview: National Center for Biotechnology Information (2026)