BPC-157 amplifies the body’s natural healing processes in multiple ways. One primary mechanism is angiogenesis – it stimulates the formation of new blood vessels in damaged tissue, improving blood flow and nutrient delivery for repair. It also upregulates growth factors like VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor), EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor), and FGF (Fibroblast Growth Factor) at injury sites. These growth factors are crucial for cell proliferation and tissue regeneration. For tendons and muscles, BPC-157 has been shown in preclinical studies to increase the rate of tendon cell outgrowth and migration, leading to more efficient healing of tendon-to-bone injuries. In cases of muscle tears, it sped up muscle fiber healing and recovery of function. BPC-157 also modulates nitric oxide (NO) generation and has a cytoprotective effect on the endothelium (lining of blood vessels), further aiding tissue perfusion and healing. In the gastrointestinal tract, it accelerates ulcer healing by promoting cell regeneration and reducing inflammation, hence protecting against lesions from NSAIDs and other irritants. Interestingly, BPC-157 even interacts with the dopaminergic and serotonergic systems, which might explain its mood-improving and neuroprotective observations in some studies. Overall, BPC-157 acts as a master orchestrator of healing, making new blood vessels, triggering repair signals, and guarding cells from further harm, all without significant side effects in research to date.