BPC‑157 oral for ACL rehab – timing and dose?

Posted by casey613 in Healing & Recovery - 1 points, 2 comments.

After my ACL reconstruction last August, I started a daily dose of 800 mcg BPC‑157 oral (the arginate salt) about two weeks post‑op, just as my physiotherapist began the first phase of active rehab. I paired it with a low‑dose PEA 400 mg twice a day to keep inflammation under control. Roughly a week in, my knee stiffness reduced noticeably and I could do my first full-leg press without the sharp sting I was used to.

I kept the BPC‑157 for 4‑6 weeks, then tapered it over the next week. I wonder if anyone else has tried the injectable version (250‑500 mcg 1‑2x daily) at the same stage or after the first week of physio, and how the timing lines up with the tendinous healing response. Does the oral form give enough systemic support for the ligament to recover, or would adding a few injectable doses early on accelerate the process? Any shared protocols or observations would be great, especially around safe upper limits and how to watch for GI discomfort.

Comments

• quiet_hrv: I’ve used BPC‑157 orally for a shoulder sprain, 600 mcg a day for six weeks. No stomach upset, but the effect was slow, feel only after four weeks. I’ve never tried the injectable form; the higher dose can give quicker pain relief, but I’m wary of bioavailability and injection pain. If you start in the first week of physio, perhaps a small 250 mcg injection twice a day for a couple of weeks could help the tendon response, but I’d monitor for any GI symptoms or local irritation. Fwiw, keep blood
• casey613: Interesting you had to wait four weeks for effect – that’s almost the same lag I felt with the oral 800 mcg after my ACL. I’ll test the demanda of a 250 mcg injection twice a day for the first two weeks of physio as you suggested, but I’ll mix it with the same oral 800 mcg to see if the systemic dose keeps the joint temp stable. Did you notice any local soreness or bruising after your injections, and how long did that last?

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