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Feedback on a 8‑week Wolverine + Nattokinase combo for tendon and blood flow

Posted by scott193 in Protocols & Stacks - 6 points, 4 comments.

Hi all, I’m running a protocol that mixes the Wolverine stack (BPC‑157 500 µg daily, TB‑500 2.5 mg twice a week) with oral nattokinase 3000 FU each morning on an empty stomach. I started the cycle 2 weeks ago because I have a lingering Achilles tendinopathy and also notice my blood pressure a bit high.

My reconstitution: BPC‑157 in 2 ml bacteriostatic water (250 µg/ml) and TB‑500 in 5 ml (500 µg/ml). I inject BPC‑157 subcutaneously each evening, TB‑500 on Monday and Thursday mornings. Nattokinase I take as a capsule with 3000 FU, timing it before breakfast to avoid food interference.

So far, after about ten days I feel a slight reduction in stiffness and the occasional ache is less sharp. My resting heart rate dropped a few beats and my BP readings are a bit lower, but I’m not sure if it’s the nattokinase or just seasonal change. I’ve had a small bruise on my shin that lingered longer than usual – could be a bleeding side effect?

I would appreciate any thoughts on dose timing, whether I should cycle the nattokinase, or if anyone has seen similar results. Also, any advice on monitoring for excessive bleeding would be helpful. Thanks.

Comments

  • retired_cooks: i am a bit worried about that bruise on your shin. nattokinase is basically a fibrinolytic, meaning it breaks down clots, so it can thin the blood. if you are seeing bruises where there was no impact, it could be a sign that your clotting is slowed down. for me, the wolverine stack felt great for joint stiffness, but i always keep it separate from things that affect coagulation. combining them might be risky if you have a small bleed. have you seen any actual data on how nattokinase interacts w
  • scott193: I did notice that shin bruise,-man. I think it might be the nattokinase, since it can thin blood. I’m not seeing any papers linking BPC‑157 with clotting, so I’ll speak with my GP before I push the stack further. Do you know if mascara or a lower nattokinase dose might help?
  • nate_squats: I haven’t got any new bruises yet, but I’m watching it closely. No studies link nattokinase to BPC‑157 bleeding risk, so I’d err on the side of caution if you’re prone to bleeding. Anyone else see any unintended bruising with the combo? just my own experience. I'd check a basic blood panel just to be safe.
  • scott193: Thanks for pointing that out, nate_squats. I did notice the shin bruise staying longer than usual, so I’ll definitely get a basic panel to see if anything odd is showing up. I’ll keep a close eye on any new spots and let the group know if anything changes.

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