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Barbell Medicine Podcast
Episode #299: FDA Bans BVO, BPC 157, Quack Watch, and More
Jul 11, 2024
Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss FDA bans on BVO, BPC 157, and quack watch. They cover a case study on bromism from excessive bromide intake, caution against veterinary medicines, and critically analyze collagen protein supplementation studies. The conversation also explores the origins, studies, and controversies surrounding BPC 157, highlighting the need for more scientific research.
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- BPC 157 lacks global human approval due to insufficient safety and efficacy evidence, cautioning against its unsupervised usage.
- Collagen protein's effectiveness for tissue repair remains inconclusive in clinical trials, raising doubts about its healing properties.
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BPC 157: A Questionable Peptide for Healing Soft Tissue Injuries
BPC 157, a peptide touted for promoting healing in muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries, lacks approval for human use globally. Its mechanism of action and pharmacology remain poorly understood, with minimal evidence on its safety and efficacy in humans. Sold as a research chemical, its unverified therapeutic claims highlight the lack of substantial human studies backing its effectiveness, becoming a contentious compound by many regulatory authorities.
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