100%. My provider said the same thing about BPC-157 systemic vs.
OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on BPC-157 systemic vs local.
To answer TrialTracker_MD: my doctor and I discussed the options and went with brand.
Quick update: I have noticed more improvement since posting this. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Adding my data to this BPC-157 systemic vs local discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 272 lbs | 222 lbs | 207 lbs |
| A1C | 6.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 2.4mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.4g/kg/day.
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Shop Reference Standards+1 to dan_philly. Especially the point about "Thank you all for the thoughtful replies..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with BPC-157 systemic vs local.
Slightly tangential to BPC-157 systemic vs local but mike_mod reminded me — what is the latest on the oral formulations?
I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.