BPC 157: Tendon Repair and More What do we know about 'research only' peptides? Q&A with expert Stuart Phillips McMaster News BPC 157 is one of the peptides that has been getting a lot of attention recently. It is a synthetic peptide derived from a protein found in human gastric juice. In experimental research, Emerging Use of BPC 157 in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review Nikhil Vasireddi, Henrik Hahamyan, Michael J. Salata, Michael Karns, Jacob G. Calcei, James E. Voos, John M. Apostolakos, 2025 Heard about BPC 157 in health and wellness products? Think it's a "miracle" peptide? Think again. Claims about BPC 157 are based on lab or animal studies, NOT human clinical studies.