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BPC-157 peptide is a synthetic compound derived from a protective protein found in the stomach
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Higher doses are also more likely to cause GI symptoms, such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea, because excess creatine may not be fully absorbed and can linger in the digestive tract, drawing in water and contributing to these uncomfortable side effects
Berberine is a natural compound with a 3000 year history of use in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine