Clinical Update 12/09/2018 When to Take Protein Supplementing with protein can increase muscle mass and strength more than resistance exercise alone, but the timing of protein consumption can make a difference if you are also trying to improve metabolism and reduce body fat
From available case reports, compounding pharmacy data, and practitioner experience, the following have been observed: BPC-157 Reported Side Effects Nausea and gastrointestinal discomfort (especially with oral administration) Dizziness or light-headedness Flushing or warmth at injection sites Headache Fatigue or somnolence in some users TB-500 Reported Side Effects Injection site reactions (redness, mild pain, swelling) Transient fatigue or lethargy following administration Headache Possible flu-like symptoms in a minority of users Critical Risk Note: Because neither peptide has undergone full clinical trial evaluation in humans, the complete adverse event profile is unknown
However, anecdotally, those with Mast Cell or histamine intolerances should be wary and work with a practitioner to prime their immune system with other peptides prior to taking BPC 157
The difference between bacteriostatic water and sterile water is that other sterile waters for injection do not contain a bacteriostatic agent
BPC-157 is a peptide known for its gut-restorative, wound-healing, and neuroprotective properties
One Cochrane review found that high-dose oral vitamin B12 supplements (1,000 mcg to 2,000 mcg per day) was as effective for correcting megaloblastic anemia as B12 shots