It is also used for the treatment of optic neuropathies, such as tobacco amblyopia and Leber's optic atrophy
The peptide repairs intestinal mucosal damage, restores tight junction integrity reducing intestinal permeability often called leaky gut, normalizes gastric emptying and intestinal motility, protects against NSAID-induced ulcers, and promotes healing of inflammatory bowel disease lesions
They found only one small exploratory ulcerative-colitis study with too little detail for firm conclusions, no clinical studies in Crohn's disease, and continuing concerns about product quality and safety
Research shows it accelerates repair of transected tendons, increases collagen synthesis, and promotes new blood vessel formation at injury sites
Anyone using BPC-157 should monitor liver enzymes and kidney function and work with a provider