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As you age, the production of it slows down, so it is important to get enough of it from your diet to function properly
Diabetes 58:14341439 Gambhir SS (2002) Molecular imaging of cancer with positron emission tomography
In pre-clinical models, BPC 157 has been observed to: Upregulate vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) , promoting new blood vessel formation in damaged tissue Modulate nitric oxide (NO) synthesis pathways, influencing vascular tone and healing cascades Interact with the growth hormone receptor system , potentially amplifying downstream tissue repair signaling Demonstrate cytoprotective effects along the gastrointestinal tract its native home territory as a gastric peptide Exhibit apparent neuroprotective properties in rodent models of CNS injury BPC 157 stability in gastric acid unusual for peptides has made it a focus of GI mucosal repair research
It has also been reported to possess anti-stress properties, in addition to the ability to boost your immune system
"Since then Ive been drinking my chia seeds and water beverage every day around noon, when I typically get my first blood sugar slump of the day and start feeling the dehydration from my morning commute a few hours prior," she told the magazine