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A pentadecapeptide, BPC-157 is derived from Body Protection Compound (BPC), an endogenous gastric protein that is produced in the human digestive tract
[4] It is important to distinguish between medication effects and other factors that might influence heart rate, such as anxiety about starting a new medication, concurrent illness, dehydration (which can occur with gastrointestinal side effects), or changes in physical activity levels
BPC-157 Side Effects & Safety Reported side effects fall into three buckets: directly observed effects in pilot studies, theoretical risks based on mechanism, and route-specific issues