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Active cancer or history of malignancy Pregnancy or breastfeeding Known peptide allergies Athletes subject to anti-doping testing (WADA prohibited) Raynauds disease or phenomenon Cold urticaria (hives from cold) Uncontrolled hypertension Peripheral vascular disease Open wounds (for local application) Pregnancy Cardiovascular conditions Diabetes (especially with neuropathy) Current infections Immunosuppression Blood clotting disorders Quality control issues represent perhaps the greatest practical risk with BPC-157

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PMID 17474166

While human trials are limited, mechanistic research suggests several pathways: Promotes new blood-vessel formation (angiogenesis) and improved micro-circulation in injured tissue

This matters most where scar tissue limits function, such as tendon, ligament, and muscle injuries

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