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Mild side effects may include soreness or redness at the injection site, mild stomach upset, headache, or dizziness
This gap in research underscores the need for more rigorous and extensive studies to establish the safety and efficacy of BPC 157 in human populations
Inflammation persists past week 6
Beyond weight loss, early exploratory data suggest potential benefits including: Reductions in HbA1c (a marker of blood sugar control) in people with type 2 diabetes Improvements in lipid profiles (cholesterol and triglycerides) Reductions in liver fat, which may be relevant for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly NAFLD), though these findings are preliminary Possible cardiovascular benefits
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