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Only two small pilot studies have been done on humans thus far

That active component was identified as the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine, which forms a stable complex with copper(II)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for medical treatment or human therapeutic use

Commonly Reported Side Effects Based on community reports, side effects appear relatively uncommon and typically mild: Most Frequently Reported: Injection site reactions (redness, minor pain, itching) Mild nausea (particularly with oral administration) Temporary dizziness Headache Fatigue Less Commonly Reported: Skin flushing Changes in appetite Temporary mood changes Vivid dreams Theoretical Concerns Growth Factor Effects: BPC-157's upregulation of growth factors raises theoretical concerns for: Cancer promotion in those with existing malignancies Acceleration of undiagnosed tumors Effects on benign growths (polyps, fibroids) No evidence directly supports these concerns, but caution is warranted given the mechanisms involved