It should not replace diagnosis, imaging, physical therapy, or medical treatment for injuries
It should not be expected to reverse severe osteoarthritis, regrow advanced cartilage loss, correct major joint deformity, heal a complete tendon rupture without appropriate orthopedic management, or replace surgery when surgery is clearly indicated
When will the FDA decide on BPC-157 compounding status
Gastrointestinal mucosa: Animal models indicate cytoprotective and pro-healing effects on gastric and intestinal tissues, including angiogenesis-linked repair
Orthopedic experts, including AAOS, encourage relying on evidence-based treatments and caution against experimental treatments lacking proper validation, like BPC-157