Most practitioners recommend cycling BPC-157 (4-6 weeks on, 2-4 weeks off) and using cryotherapy as needed rather than on a rigid daily schedule
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FDA-labeled warnings include: Risk of thyroid C-cell tumors (contraindicated in patients with personal/family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2) Pancreatitis (report severe abdominal pain, with or without vomiting) Gallbladder disease (including gallstones and cholecystitis) Acute kidney injury secondary to dehydration from gastrointestinal symptoms Hypoglycemia when used with insulin or insulin secretagogues (dose adjustments may be needed) Diabetic retinopathy complications in patients with type 2 diabetes and pre-existing retinopathy Suicidal behavior and ideation (monitor for depression or suicidal thoughts) Intestinal obstruction/ileus (particularly with severe constipation) These medications are contraindicated during pregnancy and should be discontinued at least two months before a planned pregnancy
It is important that you drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration
L., Zhu, K., Smith, L., Irianto, J., Pfeifer, C
