Healing & Recovery Peptides
Commonly discussed recovery peptides compared side-by-side.
| BPC-157 Body Protection Compound 157 | TB-500 Thymosin Beta-4 fragment | GHK-Cu Copper peptide, GHK-Copper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Information | |||
| Status | Research compound (not FDA approved) | Research compound (not FDA approved) | Research compound / cosmetic ingredient |
| Class | Synthetic peptide derived from gastric juice protein | Synthetic peptide fragment | Copper-binding tripeptide |
| Mechanism | May promote angiogenesis, tissue healing, and modulate nitric oxide pathways. Research is primarily ... | May promote cell migration, tissue repair, and reduce inflammation. Research is primarily preclinica... | May promote collagen synthesis, wound healing, and have anti-inflammatory effects. Often used topica... |
| Dosing | |||
| Starting Dose | 250-500mcg daily | 2-2.5mg twice weekly (loading), then weekly | 1-2mg daily (injectable) or topical |
| Half-life | Unknown in humans | Unknown in humans | Unknown |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection or oral | Subcutaneous or intramuscular injection | Subcutaneous injection or topical |
| Reported Outcomes (Grade) | |||
| Sleep Quality | D 47 | D 45 | D 52 |
| Weight Loss | D 22 | D 22 | D 35 |
| Body Composition | D 19 | D 20 | D 20 |
| Mental/Mood | D 20 | D 18 | D 22 |
| Energy Levels | D 16 | D 19 | D 10 |
| GI Health | D 15 | D 7 | — |
| Blood Sugar Control | D 8 | D 10 | — |
| Appetite Suppression | D 6 | D 6 | — |
| Common Side Effects | |||
| Fatigue | 16.8% | 23.7% | 14.6% |
| Hair Loss | 7.1% | 6.6% | 15.5% |
| Nausea | 7.1% | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Stinging | 6.2% | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| Pricing | |||
| US Research Grade | $65 | $70 | $40 |
| China Research Grade | $6.8 | $12 | $2.4 |
| Research & Community | |||
| Research Articles | 56 | 64 | 14 |
| Community Posts | 377 | 343 | 654 |