In 2024, a 19-year-old American speed skater, Kamryn Lute, received a one-year ban after using a supplement containing BPC-157 that was recommended by a medical provider
The 24-year-old started injecting a peptide cocktail called Wolverine, in December last year, which purports to have "super-hero" regenerative powers like the Marvel character its named after
Potential cardiovascular and renal concerns have emerged from observational research
Injections are a good fit when you want targeted support without sitting for a full IV drip
It inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-alpha, IL-6, IL-12), modulates the polarization of macrophages towards the M2 (anti-inflammatory) phenotype, and stimulates collagen production in models of pulmonary and cutaneous fibrosis