The Claim

In rat models of short-bowel syndrome, daily administration of BPC 157 via oral or parenteral routes results in sustained weight gain above preoperative levels within four weeks and increases villus height, crypt depth, and muscular layer thickness in the remaining intestine.

Source: Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157: novel therapy in gastrointestinal tract.

What the research says

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Cause and effect
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In plain English

In rats with short-bowel syndrome, daily BPC 157 treatment given by mouth or injection leads to sustained weight gain above pre-surgery levels within four weeks and increases the size of intestinal structures involved in nutrient absorption.

See the scientific wording

In rat models of short-bowel syndrome, daily administration of BPC 157 via oral or parenteral routes led to sustained weight gain above preoperative levels within four weeks and increased villus height, crypt depth, and muscular layer thickness in the remaining intestine, suggesting a role in promoting intestinal adaptation.

Why this might work

BPC 157 increases nitric oxide in the gut, which opens blood vessels and grows new ones, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to the remaining intestine. This triggers the lining of the intestine to grow taller villi and deeper crypts, while the muscle layer thickens, allowing the gut to absorb more food and move it properly, leading to weight gain.

Verified mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157: novel therapy in gastrointestinal tract.

    In rats that had part of their intestine removed, giving them BPC 157 every day helped them gain weight back and made their remaining intestine grow stronger and healthier-looking. This suggests the treatment helps the gut recover after major surgery.

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