Description BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157) is a synthetic pentadecapeptide (15 amino acids: Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val) derived from a partial sequence of human gastric juice protein BPC
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But, there are some downsides: They need regular shots, which might not fit everyones lifestyle
Schneck K, Urva S
While preclinical animal and in vitro studies suggest some peptides may help speed recovery from musculoskeletal injuries like fractures and torn ligaments, animal studies dont always translate to humans
Ultimately, 706 participants met the eligibility criteria and were randomly assigned to one of several treatment arms: once-weekly subcutaneous injections of Cagrilintide at doses of 0.3, 0.6, 1.2, 2.4, or 4.5 mg, once-daily liraglutide 3.0 mg, or a volume-matched placebo