Metabolic interactions further exemplify mechanistic uncertainties
For this reason, supplementing with this amino acid may especially benefit endurance athletes, such as long-distance runners, swimmers, or cyclists
Combining multiple peptides, injections, supplements, anti-inflammatory medications, and intense training can make it harder to identify what is helping, what is causing side effects, and what may be unsafe
Long-term safety is a critical question for any therapy intended to be used over months to years
Radiolabeled [3H]BPC-157 studies demonstrate that the peptide is finally metabolized into single amino acids, represented primarily by proline, in plasma, urine, and feces
Findings from a previous study [32] leveraging genomic data and Mendelian randomization analyses suggested a potential causal relationship between low C2 and depression risk, although longitudinal studies are necessary to confirm these findings