Introduction The concept of the leaky gut has received increasing attention in the lay press and also in the scientific literature of late due to its associations with numerous gastrointestinal (GI) and non-GI diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, Alzheimers disease, asthma, type 2 diabetes, hepatic steatosis, and many others [1] to the point that dietary modifications, probiotics, and other interventions intended to increase gut integrity are recommended as treatments for a host of diseases [2, 3]
Additionally, the oral bioavailability observed in animal models makes the compound attractive for potential clinical development
BPC-157 Gastric Pentadecapeptide Research Compound BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157) is a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice
Other doctors go further and state that prescribing BPC-157 here can be malpractice because the risks and unknowns are still unknown
Recent findings in aged animal models indicate that NNMT blockade, including through compounds such as 5-amino-1MQ, may also stimulate muscle stem cell activity
What to bring to your provider conversation Since cadence is individualized, you get more from a provider visit when you arrive prepared
