What is the half-life of BPC-157?
BPC-157 has a reported half life of ~4 hours sub-q, given subcutaneous (oral for gut). That is why it is typically dosed daily. A shorter half life means more frequent dosing to keep blood levels steady, a longer one lets you space doses further apart.
Quick facts
- Half-life: ~4 hours sub-q
- Route: Subcutaneous (oral for gut)
- Typical schedule: Daily
- Cycle length: 4-6 weeks on, 4 weeks off
References
- Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157, review of pharmacology — Sikiric P. et al., Curr Pharm Des, 2018
- Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 effects on rat tendon healing — Krivic A. et al., J Orthop Res, 2006
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Last updated 2026-06-06.