It is classified as a research chemical, meaning: It cannot be legally marketed as a drug or supplement It is not recognized as "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) No New Drug Application (NDA) has been submitted It has not undergone the formal FDA approval process Research Chemical Status BPC-157 is available for purchase as a "research chemical" in most jurisdictions, with important caveats: Sold for "research purposes only" Not for human consumption (legally) No quality standards enforced by regulatory agencies Purity and identity depend entirely on supplier integrity International Regulations Regulatory status varies by country: United States : Research chemical, not approved for human use European Union : Not approved, status varies by member state Canada : Not approved for human use, research chemical Australia : Not approved, TGA Category 4 substance United Kingdom : Not approved for human use Sports and Competition BPC-157 is not specifically listed on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list, unlike TB-500
Hsieh MJ, Tsai TL, Hsieh YH, Huang CY, Wang CJ, Hsu YH
Ibutamoren is a long-acting, orally-active, selective, and non-peptide agonist of the ghrelin receptor and a growth hormone secretagogue, imitating the growth hormone (GH)-stimulating action of the endogenous hormone ghrelin
More water = easier measurement for smaller doses
Li, Ju-Yun
Under the Act, peptides are classified as a prescribed restricted substance
