Active Ingredients
Direct Meds BPC-157/TB-500 contains two active peptides:
- Thymosin Beta-4 (TB-500) — a naturally occurring peptide that facilitates cellular migration and tissue repair across the entire body
- Body Protective Compound (BPC-157) — a peptide derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice, with a strong affinity for connective tissue and GI repair
Direct Meds BPC-157/TB-500 is a compounded, pre-mixed injectable solution. Both peptides are combined in a single vial and ship ready to inject — no mixing or reconstitution is required.
| Detail | Value |
|---|
| Active ingredients | Thymosin Beta-4 (TB-500) and Body Protective Compound (BPC-157) |
| Concentration | 3mg/3mg/ml |
| Vial size | 5 ml |
| Form | Pre-mixed injectable solution |
What Each Ingredient Does
BPC-157 — "The Irrigator"
BPC-157 facilitates Angiogenesis — the creation of new blood vessels. Its active roles include:
- Vascular Delivery: Facilitates the growth of new micro-vessels into "white tissue" (tendons and ligaments), bringing oxygen and nutrients where they are needed most.
- Nitric Oxide Regulation: Facilitates the modulation of the nitric oxide pathway, which helps blood vessels relax and improves the localized healing environment.
- Growth Factor Expression: Facilitates the upregulation of growth factor receptors in fibroblasts (the cells that make collagen), making the body more responsive to its own internal repair signals.
TB-500 — "The Architect"
TB-500 facilitates Cellular Migration through actin sequestration. Its active roles include:
- Cellular GPS: Facilitates the movement of repair cells (like myoblasts and fibroblasts) to the site of an injury — telling the "workforce" exactly where to go.
- Actin Management: Facilitates the "unbinding" of actin, which gives cells the flexibility to travel through the body and organize into new tissue.
- Differentiation: Facilitates the process where stem-like cells differentiate into specialized repair cells, ensuring that a muscle tear is repaired with actual muscle tissue rather than just "filler" scar tissue.
Certificate of Analysis
A Certificate of Analysis is available upon request. Contact your care team through the patient portal or at 888-696-7176.