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BPC-157 Cycle Duration and Time Off

CherylRC

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What is recommended regarding cycle duration for BPC-157. Same question about time off before starting up again.

Thanks in advance!
 
I used for like 2 or 3 months straight recently. My back had issues with a bad lower disk that would slip often when lifting. It's become more of a problem over the years. I just got off bpc 2 weeks ago since I was away from home.

The compound worked great for myself. Time will tell if it keeps up but I haven't had any of the problems I had before. I would definitely recommend thus far.
 
sammpedd88 said:
What are you using it for?
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I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which leaves me with inflammation and chronic pain. BPC really seems to help! I know I can't stay on it constantly....but I do plan to take a break and start up again. Really interested in finding out the best way to do this.
Your help is greatly appreciated.😊
 
500 mcg to 250 mcg 2x daily is the normal rec I've seen. I personally took 3 mg the first week then 2 mg 1x daily the rest of the time.

If there are any adverse effects I haven't seen any. It's considered relatively safe, but also lacking many studies in humans.
 
EpiStrong said:
500 mcg to 250 mcg 2x daily is the normal rec I've seen. I personally took 3 mg the first week then 2 mg 1x daily the rest of the time.

If there are any adverse effects I haven't seen any. It's considered relatively safe, but also lacking many studies in humans.
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I've been using 200mcg, 2x daily (I'm pretty petite).....bouncing between sublingual and targeted subQ. It's been very helpful in alleviating pain. I really want to know how long to continue before taking a break....and then for how long to stop before starting again.
I've had zero negative side effects.
I've done research for people with my condition and BPC. Not much to find, but did find someone who shared that it really helped, but "symptoms" (pain) returned (just not quite as severely) when he stopped. I'm thinking that I'll have to cycle on and off continually.
 
Bpc is just in its beginning stages in comparison to many other established peptide protocols. I tried to find data on it but it's just people testing methods to my knowledge and many going off acedotal reports.

If anyone has good info on it I've missed I'd love to read it.

Cycling products weather supplements, peptides, steroids, has always been a thing so I get it and I'm doing the same with bpc but it may not be necessary.
 
First round of tendinitis in my left elbow I ran BPC for 6 weeks, but it really kicked in on week 2-3. After week 3, ROM was back and I was almost pain free at 4 weeks. I stayed on for 2 more weeks and ended at about 95% pain reduction and full mobility. 250mcg 2x daily near the elbow. Second round on my right elbow and thumb joints I ran BPC for 2 weeks before adding in TB500, which kicked in really fast. I injected TB near the injuries even though it's known for being systematic, and that is because I found that it almost has a numbing effect immediately. The pain would be reduced for about 4 hours immediately after injection. Run the combo for another 4 weeks (total 6) and both elbow and thumb were 100%. This was 4 months ago and pain has never come back- but the variable is that I have been taking oral BPC for maintenance.
 
kisaj said:
First round of tendinitis in my left elbow I ran BPC for 6 weeks, but it really kicked in on week 2-3. After week 3, ROM was back and I was almost pain free at 4 weeks. I stayed on for 2 more weeks and ended at about 95% pain reduction and full mobility. 250mcg 2x daily near the elbow. Second round on my right elbow and thumb joints I ran BPC for 2 weeks before adding in TB500, which kicked in really fast. I injected TB near the injuries even though it's known for being systematic, and that is because I found that it almost has a numbing effect immediately. The pain would be reduced for about 4 hours immediately after injection. Run the combo for another 4 weeks (total 6) and both elbow and thumb were 100%. This was 4 months ago and pain has never come back- but the variable is that I have been taking oral BPC for maintenance.
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Just sent you a DM.
 
Based on what it is and its mechanism of action, I do not see cycling as a priority like with those that directly impact feedback loops and lower natural hormone production. Unfortunately, many of the research articles that investigated how it affected some pathways (dopamine and serotonin, for example) were performed small scale and in rats.

In comparison, even tesamorelin was tested in patients for 52 weeks continuously. I'm not comparing the two compounds, only noting a compound you think would be cycled was not considered important to do so in a research setting.

Just my opinion, not backed by research (because very little exists :) ).

A few articles that link to additional research/cited references:
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Unless the goal of the Biden administration, when banning this compound (and others), is to create an opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to patent usage purposes, do not expect further research studies IMO.
 
I'm looking for a legitimate source of BPC 157 and TB 500 injectables to begin microdosing after my invasive rotator cuff surgery coming up in June 2024 Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
 
Skye peptides is the place. We've been incredibly happy with the quality and price. Also like Core, but they are expensive.
 
I was wondering about cycling myself after having been on BCP-157 and then a month later a BPC-157/Thymosin Beta 4 combo for some now-chronic bilateral lateral epicondylalgia (tennis elbow, but the medial/golfer's flares up) and tricep tendonitis.

Since I had never ran "research" before, I did go to a local clinic for my first doses and overpaid, but what I did learn is that you want to make sure that you're properly fasted at least an hour before and after injection so that an insulin response doesn't disrupt the BPC-157 or TB-500. These days I just source 3rd party, though, and haven't looked back.

When I first started, I believe my dosing was 250mcg in each arm twice daily for 5 days on, 2 days off. I'm still running 5 on 2 off with no complete break just because I'm afraid that going off completely could lead to more setbacks with the injuries since they're not fully recovered. It's the sort of situation where these injuries have to be re-trained, so I'm still active, but very cautious and not trying to set PRs.

I've gone up to 500mcg BPC-157 per side split daily with no side effects other than occasionally some bruising at the injection site, but that is only because I don't have much skin to work with around the forearms. It's hard to say if there is any extra benefit going up that high, so I'd say it's probably not worth it and in hindsight it might be better to do smaller doses (the 250mg) three times a day instead due to the short half-life. I also tried GHK-Cu, but that stuff leaves such bad post injection pain that I'm not sure if it's worth it.

I'm thinking about stacking PEG-MGF for immediately after my workouts to replenish the satellite cells, maybe through in IGF-1LR3 to switch over to after 4 weeks.

I briefly ran Ipamorelin and MOD-GRF, but I think it was giving me some carpal tunnel symptoms while exacerbating the injuries due to the extra pressure within the joints. I'd consider HGH, but it's expensive at clinics and I'd probably be better off just finding an underground source (no clue there).
 
PowerHouse555 said:
Is bpc157 and tb500 injections subcutaneous or intramuscular?
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Subq as close to the injury site as possible. I’ve heard of people doing IM with it but it was more of an over all whole body inflammation therapy. Using it for injuries I’ve always pinned it subq. Getting as close to the injury site is key.
 
With BPC157, as stated, as close to the injured site as possible. Sometimes that calls for IM.
I use 29g 1/2" slin pins.
 
EpiStrong said:
I used for like 2 or 3 months straight recently. My back had issues with a bad lower disk that would slip often when lifting. It's become more of a problem over the years. I just got off bpc 2 weeks ago since I was away from home.

The compound worked great for myself. Time will tell if it keeps up but I haven't had any of the problems I had before. I would definitely recommend thus far.
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Any long term benefits on the lower back / disc? I have had the same issue from herniated discs.
 
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