Service Members: Know what you are taking! Products with BPC 157 might be labeled "Research Use Only" or "Not for Human Consumption." This is a red flag and can potentially harm your BPC 157 Vitality Research Most peptides are broken down in the stomach and not absorbed when taken orally, which is why injectable forms are often used. BPC 157 is a unique exception. Because it originates from the gut, its Therapeutic and Bioactive Peptides in Musculoskeletal Medicine: A Narrative Review Indian Journal of Orthopaedics Springer Nature Link