BPC-157 vs Follistatin 344
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Recovery & Repair
BPC-157Anabolic & IGF
Follistatin 344- Summary
- BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a protective protein found in the stomach. It is one of the most extensively researched healing peptides, known for accelerating tissue repair, reducing inflammation, and protecting the gastrointestinal tract.
- Follistatin 344 is a recombinant form of the endogenous follistatin protein. It inhibits myostatin and activin — the primary negative regulators of muscle growth — potentially removing the genetic ceiling on muscle development. It is one of the most theoretically powerful anabolic compounds but is experimental with limited human data.
- Half-Life
- 4–6 hours
- ~24–36 hours
- Admin Route
- SubQ, IM, Oral
- SubQ, IM
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 200–500 mcg
- 100 mcg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Once daily
- Key Benefits
- Accelerates wound healing and tissue repair
- Reduces inflammation throughout the body
- Protects and heals the gastrointestinal tract
- Supports tendon and ligament healing
- Promotes bone and joint health
- May protect organs from toxins and injury
- Supports gut-brain axis function
- Counteracts NSAID-induced gut damage
- Inhibits myostatin — removes muscle growth ceiling
- Significant increases in muscle mass and strength
- Reduces fat mass
- Promotes bone density
- May stimulate hair follicle cycling
- Anti-fibrotic effects in muscle tissue
- Synergistic with IGF-1 and other anabolic peptides
- Side Effects
- Injection site discomfort
- Nausea (rare)
- Headache (rare)
- Dizziness (rare)
- Muscle soreness (from rapid hypertrophy)
- Potential reproductive effects (activin inhibition)
- Unknown long-term safety profile
- Possible esophageal effects at high doses (animal data)
- Stacks With
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