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My 6‑week recovery from a sprained MCL with oral BPC‑157 and Boswellia – any advice on timing?

Posted by dita_cycles in Healing & Recovery - 1 points, 6 comments.

I had a moderate MCL sprain last winter after a 10‑km hike when my knee twisted. I started physiotherapy the next day and added oral BPC‑157 at 500 mcg twice a day, taken with a small snack to reduce initial nausea. I also added Boswellia AKBA at 150 mg twice daily to address inflammation without NSAIDs. After the first week I noticed the swelling dropping noticeably and a slight increase in range of motion. By week three the pain was at a level that allowed light jogging on a flat surface, and the physiotherapist was treating it as a subtotal recovery.

I’m wondering about the best timing for the BPC‑157 doses relative to my rehab sessions. Should I take it right before or after the session? Also, would adding a low‑dose GHK‑Cu help with tendon strength? Any others have used a similar stack and can share their experience?

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  • greg208: Not gonna lie, I’ve done a similar stack when I tore a knee ligament a couple of years back. I stuck to 500 mcg BPC‑157 twice a day and found the sweet spot was right after the physio session – the muscles were warm, the blood flow was up, andenzo think the peptide had an easier ride into the tissue. Taking it before sometimes left me a bit nauseous, so I usually skip that. As for GHK‑Cu, I tried a low dose (like 5 mg a day) a few months into a recovery and felt a mild boost in tendon stiffness,
  • dita_cycles: I will try shifting my dose to after the session then. I have been taking it before and the nausea is definitely there, even with a snack. It makes sense that the blood flow from the physio would help. Regarding the GHK-Cu, did you notice any specific irritation at the injection site when you were doing 5 mg, or was that just general swelling? I want to be careful since the MCL area is still a bit sensitive.
  • liam_sleepnerd: I agree with the post‑session timing you mentioned; I found the same for my sprain too. I took BPC‑157 right after physiotherapy, watched my HRV, and the swelling dropped faster. The GHK‑Cu dose you tried sounds reasonable, just keep an eye on any swelling flare‑ups.
  • dita_cycles: I’m glad the post‑session timing matches what you saw. I also took 500 mcg BPC‑157 right after my PT and noticed a quicker drop in swelling, but I didn’t monitor HRV. Do you have any HRV numbers that might guide the timing? Also, what exact dose of GHK‑Cu were you using, and have you noticed any swelling flare‑ups that might signal a dose tweak?
  • greg208: Shifting it after the session did cut my nausea a bit – I think the post‑workout rush really helps. As for GHK‑Cu, I only got the usual mild redness and a dash of swelling at the site, nothing severe. Just a gentle puff that went away in a day or two. Give it a go, but keep an eye on it.
  • dita_cycles: Thanks for the note. I’ll shift the BPC‑157 to right after my physiotherapy, like you did, and see if the nausea eases. I’ll But mention it feels linked to the post‑workout surge, so I’ll start with the 500 µg dose as you suggested. For GHK‑Cu I’ll get the same modest dose and watch that mild redness and swelling you mentioned, maybe taper it after a week if anything persists. Is there a point where you stopped it?

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