Have you ever pushed your body so hard that injury felt inevitable — or maybe you’ve struggled with nagging pain that just won’t heal? 

In this episode of the Body Aligned Podcast, Erin unpacks a fascinating (and controversial) topic: BPC-157 — a peptide that’s gaining attention for its potential to speed up healing, protect the gut, and reduce inflammation.

But instead of chasing the next “miracle fix,” Erin brings this conversation back to truth: your body is God’s temple, and prevention is the real miracle. You’ll learn:

• What BPC-157 is (and why it’s so hyped).
• The real science behind its healing potential.
• The risks, limitations, and what we don’t know yet.
• 3 simple, faith-fueled steps to prevent injury and support lasting health.

This episode weaves together science, faith, and practical strategies to help you care for your body — not out of fear, but out of freedom. Whether you’re curious about peptides, healing from an injury, or simply want to steward your health God’s way, this conversation will encourage and equip you.

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Resources:

• Pilot Safety Study (Not RCT)
  A small IRB-approved study infused 10 mg then 20 mg of BPC-157 intravenously into two individuals. No adverse effects or changes in key biomarkers were reported
  PubMed.
• Retrospective Clinical Case Series (Not RCT)
  A chart review of 17 patients who received intra-articular BPC-157 (sometimes with thymosin-beta-4) for knee pain found that 87.5% experienced pain relief. This was retrospective and lacked the structure and controls of an RCT
  PubMed.

While not human RCTs, these animal models provide context for the mechanistic promise behind BPC-157:

• Spinal Cord Injury Recovery in Rats:
  In a randomized, blind-controlled rat study, intraperitoneal BPC-157 administered post-injury significantly improved motor function and electrophysiological outcomes versus controls
  BioMed Central.
• Muscle–Bone Reattachment in Rats:
  Following surgical detachment of the quadriceps, BPC-157 treatment improved healing outcomes, as assessed via ultrasound and MRI
  MDPI.
• Note: Without rigorous trials, claims remain speculative. Experts point to the need for well-designed RCTs before drawing any definitive conclusions. 

*This episode is for informational purposes ONLY.