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This is because the areas of the brain that help with emotional control, stress regulation, and sleep, such as the prefrontal cortex, limbic system, and hypothalamus, can all be affected by head trauma
This explains why BPC-157 for injury recovery is effective for athletes, surgery patients, and people with chronic injuries
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A review by Verma and colleagues (2025) explored how skin-derived Bifidobacterium may influence the production of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone known for regulating blood sugar and protecting cells from damage
Below, we summarize key findings from preclinical animal studies, followed by human clinical evidence, to delineate how GLP-1microbiota interactions may contribute to the therapeutic actions of this drug class