For weight loss, it works by mimicking the effects of the natural hormone GLP-1, which regulates appetite and food intake
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Temporary use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or topical treatments is generally safe alongside GLP-1 therapy
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Research models where BPC-157 showed activity: Esophageal, gastric, and duodenal ulcers NSAID-induced small intestinal damage Colonic inflammation and ulceration Post-surgical anastomosis healing GI fistula closure In anastomosis research, BPC-157 improved healing in esophagogastric, jejunoileal, and colocolonic surgical connections
However, some peptides (hexarelin, follistatin-344) carry risks comparable to mild steroid use, so blanket statements are misleading