It acts as a cell protector, found in most cells, and functions as a potent antioxidant, bolstering the activity of vitamins C and E
The benzyl alcohol component is effective in limiting microbial growth, but concentrations are kept low (0.9%) to avoid altering compound stability under research conditions
When taken for a long term, it is associated with a decrease in zinc level and also causes toxicity to the liver
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Stimulation of collagen synthesis in fibroblast cultures by the tripeptide-copper complex GHK. FEBS Letters , 238(2), 343346
Of the 12 patients who received only BPC 157, 91.6% reported significant improvement in knee pain, suggesting BPC 157 may help relieve multiple types of knee pain