BPC-157 vs MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Recovery & Repair
BPC-157Anabolic & IGF
MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)- 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.
- MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) is a splice variant of IGF-1 that is locally produced in muscle tissue in response to mechanical damage from exercise. It activates muscle satellite cells (stem cells) to proliferate and repair damaged fibers, making it specifically targeted at exercise-induced hypertrophy.
- Half-Life
- 4–6 hours
- Native MGF: minutes. PEG-MGF: ~3 days
- Admin Route
- SubQ, IM, Oral
- SubQ, IM
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 200–500 mcg
- 200–400 mcg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 1–2 times per week
- 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
- Activates muscle satellite cells for repair and growth
- Accelerates recovery from muscle damage
- Synergistic with IGF-1 LR3 (different mechanisms)
- Promotes muscle hypertrophy specifically at exercised muscles
- Faster recovery between training sessions
- Potential for injury repair in connective tissue
- Side Effects
- Injection site discomfort
- Nausea (rare)
- Headache (rare)
- Dizziness (rare)
- Muscle soreness (satellite cell activation)
- Injection site irritation
- Hypoglycemia risk (modest, less than IGF-1 LR3)
- Stacks With
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