What it is: a lab made peptide (body protection compound), What research shows so far:, Animal + limited human studies enhanced wound, tendon, ligament healing, May support angiogenesis (new Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 as Therapy After Surgical Detachment of the Quadriceps Muscle from Its Attachments for Muscle to Bone Reattachment in Rats This photo was taken by my orthopedic surgeon just one week after my left shoulder replacement on December 16, 2013. Before surgery, I mentioned I was researching two experimental peptidesTB 500 and BPC 157for Peptide Therapy for Pain Management and Healing Core Medical & Wellness Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 as Therapy After Surgical Detachment of the Quadriceps Muscle from Its Attachments for Muscle to Bone Reattachment in Rats BPC 157 AH Clinics