Within 2 months, my knee was better and I was able to compete again
The compound was first studied because researchers noticed the stomach has a remarkable ability to protect and repair its own lining, even sitting in a bath of acid that would burn most tissue
18 PubMedBPC-157 cytoprotection and gut-healing studies
This form has been used in the production of some supplements and food additives (like dough conditioners), though many manufacturers now use vegetable-based or synthetic sources due to ethical and dietary preferences
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