Tendons, joints and connective tissue – research into recovery.
- Tissue-level recovery
- Inflammation as a signal
Tissue-level recovery
After hard training, the body repairs muscle fibers, tendons, and connective tissue. BPC-157 and TB-500 are being studied for angiogenesis and cell migration – two processes in healing.
Inflammation as a signal
KPV is a fragment of α-MSH that is being studied for its anti-inflammatory properties. However, inflammation is a natural part of adaptation to exercise.
The list
The list is editorial and is based on how often the substances appear in research – not on proven efficacy or safety in humans.
The difference between potential and evidence
Always review safety, study size, control groups, and whether the results have been replicated. Be especially wary of claims that promise quick or guaranteed effects.
Sources and further reading
We refer to published research and authorities. Research results do not mean that a substance is safe or approved for humans.
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Current research on BPC-157 and tendonsPubMed (NIH)Search in the scientific database PubMed – compiles published studies.
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Current research on thymosin β4PubMed (NIH)Search in the scientific database PubMed – compiles published studies.
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The Prohibited ListWorld Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)Current list of substances banned in sports, including growth hormone releasers and BPC-157.
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Current research on BPC-157PubMed (NIH)Search in the scientific database PubMed – compiles published studies.
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Current research on thymosin β4PubMed (NIH)Search in the scientific database PubMed – compiles published studies.
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Current research on KPVPubMed (NIH)Search in the scientific database PubMed – compiles published studies.