BPC-157 vs GHRP-2
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
- 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.
- GHRP-2 is a potent synthetic hexapeptide that stimulates growth hormone release by activating ghrelin receptors in the pituitary and hypothalamus. It produces one of the strongest GH pulses among GHRPs, though unlike Ipamorelin it does cause modest increases in cortisol and prolactin.
- Half-Life
- 4–6 hours
- 15–60 minutes
- Admin Route
- SubQ, IM, Oral
- SubQ, Intranasal
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 200–500 mcg
- 100–300 mcg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 2–3 times 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
- Strong GH pulse stimulation
- Increased IGF-1 levels
- Enhanced muscle growth and recovery
- Improved fat metabolism
- Better sleep quality
- Increased bone density
- Enhanced appetite (less pronounced than GHRP-6)
- Anti-aging effects via GH axis optimization
- Side Effects
- Injection site discomfort
- Nausea (rare)
- Headache (rare)
- Dizziness (rare)
- Increased appetite
- Water retention
- Elevated cortisol (modest)
- Elevated prolactin (modest)
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- Stacks With
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