first, through the oxidation of cysteine to form cysteine sulfonic acid (CSA) by the mitochondrial enzyme cysteine dioxygenase (CDO), followed by the decarboxylation to hypotaurine by cysteine sulfonic acid decarboxylase (CSAD) and an oxidation to taurine by the flavin-containing monooxygenase (FMO) enzyme [90]
Gastrointestinal health: Protects against gastric ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, and damage from NSAIDs or alcohol Systemic effect: Because of its stability and signaling capacity, oral BPC-157 may also support systemic healing in joints, tendons, and nerves
These may include injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, or tenderness that resolve within 24 to 48 hours
Studies investigate its potential to stop inflammatory signals from entering the cell nucleus
ProHealth's product FAQ characterizes it as a well-researched strain with a long safety record