However, produced by unregulated compounding companies (the so-called gray market, and mainly originating from China), there is no guarantee that the purchased product even contains BPC 157, let alone other contaminants that might cause allergic or other adverse reactions
It acts as a mitochondrial protective agent, stabilizing mitochondrial structure, enhancing oxidative phosphorylation, reducing production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and mitigating cellular damage in diverse models of mitochondrial dysfunction
Most patients rate discomfort at 1 to 3 on a 10-point scale, comparable to a pinprick or light burning sensation
As these were already lower in the mutants compared to the WT this led to stronger phenotypes regarding root length and total biomass production
Every patient is different, and every treatment plan should reflect that
HCG makes the latter option viable for many