Injury Healing
Research compounds studied for accelerating repair of tendons, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. Includes local-acting peptides and systemic anti-inflammatory compounds.
Most researched for Injury Healing
BPC-157 + TB-500
The most commonly researched combination for injury repair. BPC-157 works locally at the injury site, promoting angiogenesis and growth factor upregulation. TB-500 works systemically, promoting cell migration and reducing inflammation throughout the body. Together they cover both local and systemic repair - particularly important for tendons and ligaments where blood supply is limited.
BPC-157
aka Body Protection Compound-157, PL 14736
How it works: Upregulates growth factor receptors and promotes angiogenesis to accelerate soft tissue repair.
Tendon, ligament, muscle, bone healing; GI tract repair; wound healing
Dosage range
200-500 mcg, Once or twice daily
Administration
SubQ / IM / Oral / Intranasal
Timing
Morning fasted or near injury site
Cycle length
4-12 weeks
Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment
aka TB-500, TB-500, Tβ4 frag, LKKTETQ
How it works: Upregulates actin to promote cell migration and reduce inflammation throughout the body for systemic healing.
Soft tissue healing; muscle repair; cardiovascular recovery; anti-inflammatory
Dosage range
2-2.5 mg, 2×/week loading; biweekly maintenance
Administration
SubQ / IM
Timing
Variable; 2× weekly split
Cycle length
Loading 4–6 wks; maintenance ongoing
GHK-Cu
aka Copper Peptide, Copper tripeptide-1, GHK
How it works: Activates over 4,000 human genes involved in tissue remodeling, collagen synthesis, and anti-aging processes.
Skin rejuvenation; wound healing; anti-aging; hair growth stimulation
Dosage range
1-2 mg, Daily (injectable) or topical as directed
Administration
SubQ / IM / Topical / Intranasal
Timing
Any time
Cycle length
4–12 weeks
Thymosin Beta-4 Full Length
aka TB4 full, Thymosin Beta-4, TB4, full 43-aa
How it works: The naturally occurring source protein of TB-500; promotes cell migration, angiogenesis, and anti-inflammatory signaling throughout the body.
Wound healing; cardiovascular protection; neural repair; systemic tissue healing
Dosage range
1-5 mg, 2×/week
Administration
SubQ / IM
Timing
Any time
Cycle length
4–8 weeks
KPV
aka Lys-Pro-Val, alpha-MSH C-terminal tripeptide
How it works: Blocks NF-kB inflammatory signaling pathways to reduce chronic inflammation.
GI inflammation; IBD/Crohn's; leaky gut; systemic anti-inflammatory
Dosage range
250-1000 mcg, Once or twice daily
Administration
SubQ / Oral
Timing
Any time
Cycle length
4–8 weeks
Collagen Peptides
aka Hydrolyzed, Hydrolyzed Collagen, CH-Alpha, Peptan
How it works: Pro-Hyp and Hyp-Gly absorbed intact; accumulate in skin/joints; stimulate fibroblast collagen I/III production; pro-collagen precursor signaling
Skin elasticity; wrinkle reduction; joint health; tendon/ligament support
Dosage range
5-15 g, Once daily
Administration
Oral
Timing
Any time
Cycle length
12 wks (skin); 24 wks (joints)
BPC-157 Oral Capsules
aka Oral BPC-157, BPC-157 capsules
How it works: Oral BPC-157 survives gastric acid (gastric protein origin); local GI mucosal effects + some systemic absorption; upregulates VEGF/EGF locally in GI; anti-inflammatory mucosal
GI tract healing (primary); gastric ulcer; IBD; leaky gut; esophageal repair
Dosage range
500-1000 mcg, Once or twice daily (oral)
Administration
Oral
Timing
Fasted for systemic attempt; with meals for GI mucosal targeting
Cycle length
4–12 weeks
Cartalax
aka AEDG, Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly
How it works: Binds chondrocyte chromatin; activates chondroprotective gene expression; anti-aging cartilage support; nuclear targeting mechanism distinct from collagen supplements
Cartilage aging protection; joint health; connective tissue anti-aging
Dosage range
5-10 mg, Daily ×10 day course
Administration
SC
Timing
Any time
Cycle length
10 days; 2× per year
B7-33
aka Relaxin Analog, H2 relaxin analog
How it works: Activates RXFP1; inhibits TGF-β → anti-fibrotic; vasodilatory via NO; anti-inflammatory; single-chain improves manufacturability vs native relaxin
Cardiac fibrosis prevention; heart failure (research); anti-fibrotic
Dosage range
Administration
SubQ/IV (clinical research)
Timing
Any time
Cycle length
Research only
Example stacks
Healing - Beginner
BPC-157 injected locally near the injury is the most direct and well-studied healing protocol.
- • Inject subcutaneously as close to the injury as safely possible
- • Oral BPC-157 on empty stomach for gut injuries
- • Refrigerate and use within 4 weeks of reconstitution
Healing - Intermediate
BPC-157 manages local repair while TB-500 works throughout the body. Especially valuable for tendons and ligaments where blood supply is poor.
- • Use BPC-157 locally and TB-500 anywhere - it works systemically
- • Split TB-500 into two equal injections
- • Add vitamin C and collagen-rich foods
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