BPC-157 vs TB-500
BPC-157 vs TB-500
Complete comparison of the two most popular healing peptides. Mechanisms, results, protocols, and which one works best for your injury type.
Complete comparison of the two most popular healing peptides. Mechanisms, results, protocols, and which one works best for your injury type.
ESSENTIALS
The key differences between BPC-157 and TB-500
The key differences between BPC-157 and TB-500
Features
BPC-157
TB-500
Best For
Acute injuries, gut issues
Chronic injuries, systemic healing
Speed of results
7-14 days
14-21 days
Injection site
Near injury
Anywhere (systemic)
Typical dose
250-500mcg 2x daily
2.5-5mg 2x weekly
Cycle length
4-8 weeks
8-12 weeks
Monthly cost
$100-150
$200-300
Features
BPC-157
TB-500
Best For
Acute injuries, gut issues
Chronic injuries, systemic healing
Speed of results
7-14 days
14-21 days
Injection site
Near injury
Anywhere (systemic)
Typical dose
250-500mcg 2x daily
2.5-5mg 2x weekly
Cycle length
4-8 weeks
8-12 weeks
Monthly cost
$100-150
$200-300
THE BASICS
What each peptide is and how it works
What each peptide is and how it works
BPC-157
Body Protection Compound 157 is a synthetic peptide derived from a protective protein in human stomach acid. It's a 15-amino acid chain that accelerates healing by increasing blood flow to damaged tissue and promoting new blood vessel formation. Works locally at the injection site.
Increasing blood flow to injury site
Increasing blood flow to injury site
Promoting new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis)
Promoting new blood vessel formation
Accelerating fibroblast activity
Accelerating fibroblast activity
Reducing inflammation locally
Reducing inflammation locally
Protecting and healing gut lining
Protecting and healing gut lining
Working within 24-48 hours of injection
Working within 24-48 hours of injection
TB-500
Thymosin Beta-4 is a 43-amino acid peptide naturally produced by your thymus gland. TB-500 is the synthetic version that promotes cell migration to injury sites and builds new blood vessels throughout your body. Works systemically.
Promoting cell migration throughout body
Promoting cell migration throughout body
Building new blood vessels systemically
Promoting new blood vessel formation
Reducing scar tissue formation
Reducing scar tissue formation
Improving tissue flexibility
Improving tissue flexibility
Modulating inflammation
Modulating inflammation
Building up over 7-14 days
Building up over 7-14 days
COMPARISON
Complete feature comparison
Complete feature comparison
Every aspect compared side-by-side - healing speed, dosing, results, and more
Every aspect compared side-by-side - healing speed, dosing, results, and more
Category
BPC-157
TB-500
Speed of action
Fast (3-7 days)
Moderate (7-14 days)
Injection frequency
2x daily
2x weekly
Injection location
Near injury
Anywhere (systemic)
Best injury type
Acute, recent
Chronic, long-term
Tendon Healing
Excellent (local)
Excellent (systemic)
Ligament healing
Very good
Excellent
Muscle tears
Excellent
Very good
Gut health
Exceptional
None
Joint issues
Very good
Good
Flexibility
Moderate
Significant
Scar tissue
Reduces formation
Remodels existing
Pain Relief
Fast (days)
Gradual (weeks)
Side Effects
Very Rare
Very Rare
Category
BPC-157
TB-500
Speed of action
Fast (3-7 days)
Moderate (7-14 days)
Injection frequency
2x daily
2x weekly
Injection location
Near injury
Anywhere (systemic)
Best injury type
Acute, recent
Chronic, long-term
Tendon Healing
Excellent (local)
Excellent (systemic)
Ligament healing
Very good
Excellent
Muscle tears
Excellent
Very good
Gut health
Exceptional
None
Joint issues
Very good
Good
Flexibility
Moderate
Significant
Scar tissue
Reduces formation
Remodels existing
Pain Relief
Fast (days)
Gradual (weeks)
Side Effects
Very Rare
Very Rare
Category
BPC-157
TB-500
Speed of action
Fast (3-7 days)
Moderate (7-14 days)
Injection frequency
2x daily
2x weekly
Injection location
Near injury
Anywhere (systemic)
Best injury type
Acute, recent
Chronic, long-term
Tendon Healing
Excellent (local)
Excellent (systemic)
Ligament healing
Very good
Excellent
Muscle tears
Excellent
Very good
Gut health
Exceptional
None
Joint issues
Very good
Good
Flexibility
Moderate
Significant
Scar tissue
Reduces formation
Remodels existing
Pain Relief
Fast (days)
Gradual (weeks)
Side Effects
Very Rare
Very Rare
RIGHT PEPTIDE
Which peptide for your situation
Which peptide for your situation
Choose the right healing peptide based on your specific injury type and goals
Choose the right healing peptide based on your specific injury type and goals
Choose BPC-157 if you have:
Choose BPC-157 if you have:
Recent acute injury (within 6 weeks)
Recent acute injury (within 6 weeks)
Single specific injury site
Single specific injury site
Gut issues or digestive problems
Gut issues or digestive problems
Need fast pain relief
Need fast pain relief
Shoulder impingement
Shoulder impingement
Tennis/golfer's elbow
Tennis/golfer's elbow
Single tendon or ligament issue
Single tendon or ligament issue
Want faster initial results
Want faster initial results
Choose TB-500 if you have:
Choose TB-500 if you have:
Chronic injury (6+ weeks old)
Chronic injury (6+ weeks old)
Multiple injury sites
Multiple injury sites
Need systemic healing
Old injuries that healed poorly
Old injuries that healed poorly
Flexibility issues
Flexibility issues
Scar tissue problems
Scar tissue problems
Overuse injuries throughout body
Overuse injuries throughout body
Can commit to 8-12 week protocol
Can commit to 8-12 week protocol
Use both (Stacking) if you have:
Use both if you have:
Severe acute injury
Severe acute injury
Multiple injury sites
Multiple injury sites
Want fastest possible healing
Want fastest possible healing
Previous injuries that didn't heal well
Previous injuries that didn't heal well
Athletes needing rapid recovery
Athletes needing rapid recovery
Post-surgical healing
Post-surgical healing
Budget allows ($400-500/month)
Budget allows ($400-500/month)
FREE TOOLS
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Tools to optimize every aspect of your peptide protocol
Tools to optimize every aspect of your peptide protocol
Dosage Calculator
Calculate precise dosages, injection volumes, and frequency for all major peptides based on your body weight.
Reconstitution Calculator
Concentration ratios, injection volumes, and IU measurements when mixing peptide powder with bacteriostatic water.
BPC-157 Calculator
Get injury-specific BPC-157 dosing protocols with cycle length recommendations for optimal healing results.
TB-500 Calculator
Calculate loading and maintenance phase protocols for TB-500 based on injury severity and recovery goals.
Dosage Calculator
Calculate precise dosages, injection volumes, and frequency for all major peptides based on your body weight.
Reconstitution Calculator
Concentration ratios, injection volumes, and IU measurements when mixing peptide powder with bacteriostatic water.
BPC-157 Calculator
Get injury-specific BPC-157 dosing protocols with cycle length recommendations for optimal healing results.
TB-500 Calculator
Calculate loading and maintenance phase protocols for TB-500 based on injury severity and recovery goals.
Dosage Calculator
Calculate precise dosages, injection volumes, and frequency for all major peptides based on your body weight.
Reconstitution Calculator
Concentration ratios, injection volumes, and IU measurements when mixing peptide powder with bacteriostatic water.
BPC-157 Calculator
Get injury-specific BPC-157 dosing protocols with cycle length recommendations for optimal healing results.
TB-500 Calculator
Calculate loading and maintenance phase protocols for TB-500 based on injury severity and recovery goals.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about BPC-157, TB-500, and using them together
Everything you need to know about BPC-157, TB-500, and using them together
Can I use both peptides at the same time?
Yes, stacking BPC-157 and TB-500 is safe and produces superior results for serious injuries. Use BPC-157 for immediate pain relief and local healing, TB-500 for long-term tissue quality and systemic benefits.
Can I use both peptides at the same time?
Yes, stacking BPC-157 and TB-500 is safe and produces superior results for serious injuries. Use BPC-157 for immediate pain relief and local healing, TB-500 for long-term tissue quality and systemic benefits.
Can I use both peptides at the same time?
Yes, stacking BPC-157 and TB-500 is safe and produces superior results for serious injuries. Use BPC-157 for immediate pain relief and local healing, TB-500 for long-term tissue quality and systemic benefits.
Which one is better for beginners?
Which one is better for beginners?
Which one is better for beginners?
How long until I see results?
How long until I see results?
How long until I see results?
Are the results permanent?
Are the results permanent?
Are the results permanent?
Is stacking expensive?
Is stacking expensive?
Is stacking expensive?
Where exactly do I inject BPC-157?
Where exactly do I inject BPC-157?
Where exactly do I inject BPC-157?
Why does TB-500 take longer to work?
Why does TB-500 take longer to work?
Why does TB-500 take longer to work?
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