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Topical vs. Oral Administration
Although comparable to oral-dosage forms in efficacy, topical creams have numerous advantages over oral forms. First, topical administration avoids the first-pass effect of metabolism associated with the oral route. Therefore, topical administration allows for much higher and improved bioavailability. Second, topical administration allows prolonged release of compounds, which can improve adherence. Third, topical administration minimizes adverse effects due to lower peak concentrations of compounds. Most compounds are very effectively removed by the liver when taken orally. This means that much higher doses, ten to twenty times higher, must be taken when administering orally, as compared to topical administration that avoid the first pass effect of the liver.
BPC-157
WHAT IS BPC-157?
This article will cover the basics of what you need to know about BPC-157. The acronym BPC, which stands for “Body Protecting Compound,” while scientifically its molecular formula is C62H98N16O22, containing 62 atoms of carbon, 98 atoms of hydrogen, 16 atoms of nitrogen, and 22 atoms of oxygen.
BPC-157 is comprised of a peptide chain (a string of amino acids in a particular order) made up of 15 amino acids. BPC-157 originated from a particular protective stomach protein, however, it is regarded by most scientists as synthetic due to its unique peptide chain sequence which is not naturally occurring in nature. BPC-157 got its name from its ability to quickly heal body injuries, ward-off fatigue of the central nervous system as a result of time-intensive exercise and retain an anabolic state post-workout.
A multitude of studies using BPC-157 was conducted by researchers on lab rats and showed that the peptides had a significant protective effect on the intestinal tract as well as the stomach. BPC-157 peptides also revealed a host of other benefits for stomach ulcers, fistulas, inflammatory conditions, plus improved healing of bones and joints.
BPC-157’s HEALTH BENEFITS
Research on BPC-157, which began in 1991, has continued without any reported side effects. BPC-157 has been used in research studies for the repair of bones, intestines, muscles, teeth, tendons to name a few. The BPC studies have been performed in-vivo on human subjects and lab rats as well as in laboratory in-vitro. Moreover, test subjects were injected both subcutaneously and intramuscularly.
Health benefits of BPC-157 that were discovered during several studies concluded that BPC-157 was:
- Responsible for improved tendon outgrowth, cell survival, and migration, thereby promoting ligament and tendon recovery when administered via drinking water for test rats with damaged collateral medial ligaments.
- Effective in the direct healing of tendon to bone, that may perhaps effectively replace current reconstructive surgical procedures.
- Highly effective in neutralizing the damage if the gut lining, caused by NSAID drugs.
- Able to reverse damage caused by inflammatory bowel disease within several days of administration in lab rats with IBS.
- Successful in curing periodontal disease in rats when regularly administered.
- Effective in reversing systemic corticosteroid damaged muscle recovery in rat subjects. As a result of a set dose, administered once per day for 14 days to rats with a compressed gastrocnemius muscle.
- Responsible for promoting the healing of bone in rabbits inflicted with an experimental segmental bone defect.
Additionally, BPC-157, is known to be a stable form of gastric Penta decapeptide as a result of its stability in the gastric juice of humans, its anabolic healing properties for both the lower and upper gastrointestinal tract, a reversing effect on ulcers as well as healing properties for inflammatory bowel disease without any side effects.
BPC-157 RESEARCH STUDY HEALTH BENEFITS
Furthermore, research studies have shown that BPC-157 increases the rate of wound healing, and through its reaction with the nitric oxide system, it produces a protective effect of endothelial tissue. The wound-healing effect produces results even in highly impaired conditions such as progressive irritable bowel disease. In these cases, BPC-157 increases the expression of genes in charge of cytokines, collagen formation, growth factor production and the repairing of the intestinal anastomosis, truly a blessing for people who suffer from bowel inflammation, constipation, diarrhea, and gut pain.
TB-500
WHAT IS TB-500?
TB-500 is a synthetic replica of Thymosin Beta 4, a protein peptide that occurs naturally in the bodies of both animals and humans. Although TB-500 is available for research purposes, it is commonly used by veterinarians who conduct clinical trials using TB-500 on horses. The main reason for this is due to TB-500’s powerful healing properties which expedite a speedy recovery from injuries. As a result of this benefit, TB-500 is commonly used in horse racing in order to increase performance and lessen the occurrence of injuries.
The study of Thymosin began in the 1960s and centered around the development of the thymus gland in the vertebrate immune system. Dr. Allan Goldstein started a company which formulated thymosin alpha 1, in order to increase immune cell activity and subsequently thymosin beta 4 or TB-500, in order to accelerate healing and wound repair.
While TB-500 is not a prescription drug, the peptide has been used significantly in horse racing so as to inhibit the formation of adhesions. The human use of thymosin started around 1974, with the first reported case being a young girl who was injected with thymosin due to a nonfunctioning thymus gland. Since then, an increasing number of athletes and biohackers have been using thymosin.
In various studies, TB-500 has revealed that it offers many of the same effects as that of growth hormone (GH), including but not limited to:
- Greater muscle growth through increased strength.
- Greater endurance.
- Accelerated healing for wounds.
- Reduction of acute and/or chronic pain including inflammation.
- Greater increase in flexibility.
- Increased hair growth.
HOW DOES TB-500 WORK?
TB-500 has the ability to control the upregulation of cell-building proteins. An example of this is TB-500’s upregulation of actin, a protein that forms together with myosin as the contractile filaments in muscle cells, as well as the metabolism and motion of other similar type cells. Due to actin’s upregulation, TB-500 is able to promote cell growth, cell migration, healing and the proliferation of cells. Moreover, besides the added benefit of creating new blood vessel pathways, inflammation is decreased for greater wound healing.
TB-500’s molecular structure and lower molecular weight make it very flexible and versatile improving its ability to travel greater distances through various body tissues. This accelerated ability to move throughout the body, allows TB-500 to essentially target areas of injury to quickly begin the healing process. Additionally, people who have used TB-500 have reported greater flexibility, less inflammation in tendons, darkening of gray hair and improved hair growth. Most recently, there are studies underway testing TB-500’s ability to heal damaged heart tissue, a medical called ventricular hypertrophy.
TB-500 STUDIES AND USE IN SPORTS
As a result of TB-500’s use by veterinarians in healing the injuries of racehorses, Medivet-Equine a company that manufactures a non-prescription version of TB-500 analyzed the results of the racehorses, and has reported that TB-500 provides a diverse number of benefits to mammals of any size, including but not limited to:
- Stimulates faster surface wound healing with minimal scarring and minor discomfort.
- It provides healing at a cellular level, including stem cells as the main component of wound healing and organ regeneration.
- Promotes blood vessel regeneration.
- Has been shown to counter diabetes in canines.
- Lessens joint inflammation.
- Improved levels in stamina and greater endurance.
Topical Delivery System
- Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) – is a high purity solvent and carrier which offers a safe, effective delivery enhancement mechanism for the active ingredients.
- Ethoxydiglycol – is a cosmetic grade solvent that conforms to the current USP/NF monographs. Ethoxydiglycol is particularly appropriate for skin care preparations where it acts as an excellent solvent and carrier.
- Propylene glycol – is an organic compound that is used 2 primary reasons. First, it has the traits of a humectant; it is able to absorb and help the skin retain moisture. Second, it helps active ingredients penetrate the skin.
- Glycerin – when used on skin works as humectant, which is why it attracts moisture onto your skin.
- Carbomer – helps to distribute and suspend the active ingredients.
- Triethanolamine (TEA) – Helps the water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients blend better. TEA neutralizes fatty acids and solubilizes oils and other ingredients that are not completely soluble in water.
Suggested Use
For best results apply 4 pumps once or twice daily to the upper arms, shoulders/traps, thighs or abdominal areas. Ensure the areas are clean and free from excessive hair, avoid showering or swimming for at least 8 hours after application. At a full dose of 8 pumps daily a bottle will last approximately 16 days, at a half dose daily of 4 pumps a bottle will last approximately 32 days.
ghuculiak (verified owner) –
Awesome product, started using on my shoulder to help heal my torn rotator cuff, definitely worth it.
philip.b.basile1 (verified owner) –
Had a soft tissue injury in my knee. After using this product i saw significant improvement in the effected area. Will definitely buy again.
Justin Hinds (verified owner) –
Ok so I purchased this for my lady…who I love very much. Unfortunately she has had a nagging knee injury that has seemed to linger and now has traveled down into her calve and it even affects her ankle. We’ve been to doctors, specialists, we’ve had X-rays and MRI’s done… it’s a terrible thing to see the person you love in pain. So we heard about these ingredients and that took us to this page.. we decided to place an order for HEAL and our first bottle came 2 weeks ago. This stuff WORKS!! She’s been in constant pain, unable to wear high-heals and even sneakers at times… only open toed shoes. I’m just two weeks she’s already starting to feel a difference. She has been able to put on a pair of sneakers and we went out and bought her her first nice pair to wear to the gym! She feels good enough to be able to go to the gym… she’s still not anywhere near 100% but her exact wording is “it’s helping big time” So we’re ordering more and staying with this… great job MuscleGelz! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.. your product is helping the most important person in my life. Thank you! Please don’t change the product or anything that’s in it! It’s perfect!
Joseph Turcotte (verified owner) –
This is a really great price for the combination of active ingredients and being a topical from the guys that specialize in that. It definitely speeds up recovery and healing. I’ve used it in other forms, and always preferred the topical. You can’t beat these guys.
Matt88 –
Really helps my tendinitis elbow. I’ve been using Heal for my tendinitis in my elbow. It really works! It really helps the pain. It can be really hurting and if I use it before bed I wake up with it feeling much better!
Primetime33 –
Big injury Healing. Early March I slightly tore my adductor squatting. I figured rehabbing myself would be appropriate. I’m pretty knowledgeable in things like this, boy was I wrong. 3 months later and it hasn’t felt ANY better. I broke down and bought some heal topical hoping it would bring a miracle…. And it did! Just started my second bottle and it feels WAY better than it has in 3 months. I’m positive by the end of this bottle I’ll be completely healed. I am a believer now!
Reaper –
Heal is fantastic! I used heal (8-16 pumps daily) to help alleviate some stubborn tendon pain in my elbow. After a week or so I would say my pain was reduced by about 60%. It has made working out enjoyable again. I would absolutely recommend this product to those looking to reduce pain and inflammation in joints/tendons/muscles.
Robert –
I strained a tendon in my knee doing leg press, it was bothering me for about 9 days. After only 3 days of applying Heal the pain was gone! I know this sounds hard to believe, I couldn’t believe it myself. I went right back to my leg training and no pain. I cannot say enough about the power of this product!
matt_tabar (verified owner) –
Used for my lower back, instantly felt better. Totally healed the next morning. Heals pulled low back muscles FAST.
jnt29904 (verified owner) –
I had tendinitis for 3 years. Used Heal for 4 weeks and it was gone. Love it, don’t love the price.
butters167 (verified owner) –
Still on my first bottle but after two weeks can tell a huge difference on my knee. Swelling and pain are almost gone and almost back to full strength.
butters167 (verified owner) –
Still on my first bottle but after two weeks can tell a huge difference on my knee. Swelling and pain are almost gone and almost back to full strength
athleticmedia –
Had an injury and this product helped me fully recover
Thomas Sideris (verified owner) –
I’ll try to keep this short. Let me preface with the fact that I’ve been using this product for 2 weeks and I just purchased a second bottle. Now, with regards to my personal experience with this product. Super easy to use, absorbs/dries damn near instantaneously, and as a bonus it smells pleasant. I’ve worked a job for the last twenty years that requires me to be “physical” at times (corrections), not to include having spent fifteen years on a specialized unit that requires extra “physicality” and training. I’ve been involved in martial arts for the last forty years, and have been involved in two car accidents (totaling both vehicles). I’ve not been very delicate with myself to say the least. Along with that, I’ve been to several doctors/specialists who can’t figure out why I have chronic pain. More specifically related to soft tissue and joints. I decided to try this product and have been very conscience to not “placebo” myself. I can honestly say that it has greatly, and rapidly, helped with many issues. I’ve dealt with SI joint pain to name one, (to the point that it radiates down my leg like sciatica and into my groin) for the last three years. It’s GONE! This product is AMAZING!!! That’s just one of the issues it’s helped with. If you’re considering it, pull the trigger, it’s FANTASTIC!!!
swiftone95 (verified owner) –
I wasn’t really expecting any significant difference using this. I started with only 4 pumps daily and worked up to 8. A little more than two weeks in and the difference is definitely there. I’m using it to treat golfer and tennis elbow (both arms) with the left arm having a more mild injury. The left side is pain free now and the right has moderate improvement. I’m still on the first bottle since I started with a lower dose and already ordered and received three more. This stuff does make a difference. I have not tried any other form of BPC 157/TB 500.
Happy side effect (other than healing) is that the skin where I’ve been putting this one looks better than ever!
Thomas Sideris (verified owner) –
Just a quick update to my previous review. I still love this product. Hell, I love it more than I did in my previous review. This stuff is AWESOME!!!
Joseph Tartaglio (verified owner) –
I had a shoulder surgery, 15 years ago, never was very happy with it, but i still go to the gym 4 times a weeks, at age 53, my left shoulder has been nagging me with pain and discomfort, I decided to give heal a try, been using it for 3 weeks now, and pain had definitely improved. expensive yes, but it has help me.
manolitovenenoiron (verified owner) –
Amazon thats the Word to say both elbow had pain and in only one week all the pain is goong
IDgirl (verified owner) –
This has helped me with every injury and subluxation that life has thrown at me. You can sometimes feel the difference in under an hour.
NKB (verified owner) –
I harmed my knee during exercise about four months ago and still have issues with that knee. This gel has made a difference and improved the injury. For example, I can now stand, sit, and walk without pain. There is still some stiffness in that joint, but the improvement after using this gel is real.
Chris –
I used Heal for tendentious in my elbow, works incredible. Works so fast, I was very impressed. I keep a bottle for any injury recovery needs I have, I tweaked my ankle and started applying Heal to it and got incredible relief. Got bursitis in my left heel, starting applying and swelling reduced by 50%. Love this stuff, must have for anyone over 30 who trains hard with intent!
Gloria Chandler (verified owner) –
This product is incredible. I originally bought it for a pulled muscle. It worked almost overnight! I have used it on my boyfriend who is always getting a sprain (he works a very physical job) and he got such relief he wanted to see if it would help his step-father’s hands (he has carpel tunnel syndrome or arthritis, I’m not sure). It worked so quickly and well he now buys it for himself. I have given my bottle to several people who have used it on pulled muscles or sprains and they got relief overnight. Just recently…..3 weeks ago I was bitten by a spider and the bite was extremely painful and red and looked like it might get infected. I went to my dermatologist who prescribed an antibiotic and a steroid cream. Just 5 days ago the bite was still bright red and was not healed. I had just given my full bottle to a friend who had a bad pulled muscle who used it one time and she no longer was in pain! But I still had a little in another bottle so I decided to put it on the bite……it went from bright red and swollen to pink and healing overnight and now it’s barely noticeable. I am not exaggerating anything that I have said here. This product heals….even a spider bite!
jnt29904 (verified owner) –
Just as effective as the injections but much more convenient!
Dominic (verified owner) –
Finished my fourth bottle of this stuff. So much better and more convenient than the injectable peptides! Absorbs super well and is not greasy!
Stephen (verified owner) –
Been using it on a wrist injury and it seems to be working. This is a nagging injury that has been going on for several months. Its been about 2 weeks using it and no pain during normal activities which is a definite improvement. I think I will give it another week before I try to start any kind of PT on it.
JOSE (verified owner) –
it really works, ive been using it to heal a lit of bit of knee injury and nothing else has worked. the cream works plain and simple.