Recovery & Repair
BPC-157
Body Protection Compound 157
Injury recovery, gut health, and tissue repair
Quick answer
A 10 mg vial with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water makes 5 mg/mL. A 250 mcg dose is 5 units on a U-100 syringe. Most research runs 4 to 8 weeks, once or twice a day.
- Mix it
- 10 mg vial + 2 mL water
- Draw
- About 5 units on a U-100 syringe
- How often
- Once or twice a day
- How it is given
- Under the skin (subcutaneous), often near the sore area.
- How long it lasts
- Short. It clears in a few hours, which is why it is often split into two doses.
- Store it
- Refrigerate after mixing. Use within about 4 weeks.
What it is
Full name: Body Protection Compound 157. Most people write it as BPC-157.
BPC-157 is a short chain of amino acids based on a protein found in stomach fluid. Research looks at how it affects the healing of tendons, muscle, and the lining of the gut.
What it is studied for
- Tendon and ligament repair
- Muscle strain recovery
- Gut lining and digestive irritation
- Joint discomfort after training
These are things researchers study. They are not promised results.
Dosing at a glance
These are the amounts used most often in research. Always start at the low end.
- Vial size
- 10 mg
- Dose range
- 250 mcg to 500 mcg per dose
- How often
- Once or twice a day
- Cycle length
- 4 to 8 weeks, then a break
- Mix with
- Bacteriostatic water. Acetic acid is not needed for BPC-157.
- Storage
- Refrigerate after mixing. Use within about 4 weeks.
Week by week
A common way researchers step the dose up. Stay at each step until it feels easy.
| When | Dose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 250 mcg once a day | Start low. See how the site reacts. |
| Weeks 2-4 | 250 mcg twice a day | Morning and evening if healing is slow. |
| Weeks 5-8 | 250-500 mcg once a day | Taper as the injury settles. |
| After week 8 | Stop | Take 4 weeks off before another run. |
This is a reference schedule, not a prescription. Start at the lowest step.
Mixing it
A common setup for BPC-157 is a 10 mg vial with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water.
That makes 5 mg per mL. A 250 mcg dose is about 5 units on a standard insulin syringe.
About the liquid: Bacteriostatic water. Acetic acid is not needed for BPC-157.
Open this in the calculatorWhat to watch for
- Mild soreness at the injection site
- Occasional light-headedness right after a dose
Stop and speak to a clinician if anything feels wrong. See the safety page.
Common questions
Do I inject it near the injury?
Many protocols do. The peptide also works through the bloodstream, so the exact spot is not critical.
Can I take it with food?
Yes. Injected BPC-157 does not depend on an empty stomach.
How long before anything changes?
Research reports slow, steady change. Give it 3 to 4 weeks before judging.