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BPC-157

Human evidence for BPC-157 in orthopaedic and regenerative medicine: a systematic review of efficacy and safety

PubMed · 2026-10-08

Authors: J T Poolton, J Minett and A Kazmi. Journal: Acta Orthopaedica Belgica. Publication date: 8 October 2026. PMID: 42885452. DOI: 10.52628/92.3.15837. This systematic review assessed the limited human evidence for BPC-157 in orthopaedic and regenerative contexts.

Limitations and interpretation

The review identified only three small human studies, totalling 30 participants, and rated the evidence as very low certainty. The authors caution against clinical use outside regulated trials.

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