But when inflammation is severe or chronic, it becomes excessive and damages the body its meant to protect.6 Unless you get it back under control, it can contribute to serious health complications down the line cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, and Alzheimers, to name a few.7 KPVs role as a treatment is to prevent those complications from arising or worsening
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Widely investigated in regenerative medicine, sports medicine, and tissue engineering , these peptides have demonstrated potent wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical studies
Studies utilizing rat models of Achilles tendon injury have shown improved biomechanical properties, enhanced collagen organization, and accelerated healing kinetics following BPC-157 administration
According to a 2023 review, a compound in wild yams called gracillin possesses anti-inflammatory properties and significantly improved the skin barrier and hydration of mice with atopic dermatitis.10 Additionally, a 2017 study noted that several species of wild yams have demonstrated antimicrobial activity, leading to their use in different forms of traditional medicine as a way to treat skin infections.11 To learn more about the potentially beneficial ingredients in our picks, see each products dedicated section later on