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Analysis: You cannot speed up healing, but you can stop slowing it down.
Most people delay recovery by suppressing acute inflammation (NSAIDs/Ice) or by returning to activity too soon.
The goal of this chapter is to optimize the biological environment for tissue regeneration.
Think of an injury as a damaged building.
Goal: Stop the fire. Initiate signaling.
Goal: Angiogenesis & Cell Recruitment.
Goal: Align collagen fibers. Strengthen tissue.
Issue: Taking peptides but continuing to lift heavy. Tissue never bridges.
Issue: Ice constricts blood flow and traps waste products.
Grade 2 ACL sprain
Presentation: Wanted to ski in 4 weeks.
Protocol: Week 1-2 (BPC/TB loading + NO skiing). Week 3 (PT only).
Expert Quote
"Motion is lotion. If you rest a joint completely, it rusts. You need to load the tissue safely." - Kelly Starrett
Q: Can I heal without peptides?
Yes. Sleep and Nutrition are 80% of healing. Peptides are the accelerator.
Q: Can I use BPC-157 and TB-500 together?
Yes! Synergistic. BPC = localized signaling. TB-500 = systemic accumulation.
Q: Should I inject directly into the tendon?
NO. Never inject into a tendon. It can rupture. Inject SubQ above the injury.
"Peptides represent one of the most promising frontiers in longevity medicine. When used thoughtfully and with proper monitoring, they can significantly enhance the body's natural repair mechanisms."
Longevity and peptide therapy
— The Drive Podcast #123"BPC-157 shows remarkable promise for injury healing, but the angiogenesis effects mean we must be cautious in those with any cancer history. Always consider the full biological picture."
Tissue repair and angiogenesis
— Huberman Lab Podcast"For any athlete, the 'Wolverine Stack' (BPC-157 + TB-500) is non-negotiable. I've seen tendon tears that were scheduled for surgery heal completely in 6 weeks. It changes the game for longevity."
Orthopedic peptide protocols
— SSRP Protocols"BPC-157 oral arginine salt is one of the most effective gut healing protocols I've seen. The gut-brain axis connection means fixing the gut can resolve issues throughout the body."
Gut health and systemic healing
— SSRP Protocols