Peptides "function like conductors for a biological orchestra" by helping hormone regulation, improving immune response and by triggering neurotransmitters, explained Josh Redd, a doctor of naturopathic medicine, founder of RedRiver Health and Wellness and author of "The Truth About Low Thyroid." "This is why, in addition to athletic enhancement, peptides have become popular in the research world for treating things like aging, obesity, cancer and diabetes," he previously told USA TODAY
The phrase BPC is often expanded in literature as body protection compound, but this page treats that phrase only as nomenclature
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This connection sets it apart from other peptides that do not have a metal-binding component
This means your body may have a harder time fighting off respiratory infections