Boost Your Biology with Lucas Aoun

9. BPC-157: The Healing Peptide Everyone Must Know

Jul 23, 2020
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INSIGHT

Peptides Explained

  • Peptides are short chains of amino acids, typically less than 50.
  • The body produces many peptides naturally, and around 9,000 are being studied for potential use.
ANECDOTE

AOD in Sports and Cartilage Regeneration

  • The peptide AOD was used by an Australian football team and investigated for anti-obesity properties.
  • It has also shown promise in animal studies for regenerating cartilage tissue when injected with hyaluronic acid.
ANECDOTE

BPC-157: A Natural Peptide

  • BPC-157, or Body Protective Compound, is naturally found in gastric juices.
  • It helps heal stomach ulcers, and its presence in the stomach allows for oral consumption.
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