If the peptide were made in the body, Szabo and his colleagues wrote, one would expect that over the course of decades, researchers would have identified the gene that encodes it, the cells that make it, the receptors that it interacts with, and the levels at which it occurs in the body
When people talk about peptides for inflammation and recovery, they usually mean either naturally occurring peptides supplied as supplements or synthetic peptides designed to mimic these signalling roles
BPC-157 is also credited with being able to repair the damage caused by IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) in a few days when taken orally
Its effects are not just limited to one area and may also involve the brain and nerves, helping the body respond better to stress and injury
Anti-inflammatory foods may complement the anti-inflammatory effects of the peptides
This amplifies workout performance and expedites post-exercise recovery