Do NOT use if: Pregnant or breastfeeding
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Community protocols hold each step at least 4 weeks and step back if GI side effects are intense
Importance of medical follow-up and retesting Even after successful treatment, it is important for patients to continue to follow up with their healthcare provider
BPC-157 modulates this balance, allowing beneficial inflammatory processes while preventing chronic inflammation that leads to tissue damage and impaired healing
Important safety considerations include: Inform your GP about all supplements you are taking Avoid self-treating suspected deficiency without medical assessment, as supplementation can mask underlying pernicious anaemia whilst allowing neurological damage to progress Do not start high-dose folic acid supplements before B12 deficiency is excluded, as this can worsen neurological damage Check for interactions if taking medications such as metformin, chloramphenicol, or proton pump inhibitors Monitor response through appropriate blood tests if treating deficiency Pregnant women, individuals with Leber's disease (a rare hereditary eye condition), and those with cobalt allergy should consult healthcare professionals before supplementing