BPC-157 describes a partial sequence of amino acids naturally occurring in human gastric juices
While very high oral doses (1,000 to 2,000 mcg) can achieve some passive absorption without intrinsic factor roughly 1% of the dose is absorbed passively many clinicians prefer the reliability and rapid correction offered by injections in this population
However, aging, pollution, stress, and poor lifestyles can cause a depletion of these natural levels
Moreover, it appears to activate brown fat - a tissue known for its specialisation in burning calories - thus introducing an additional aspect to its potential for weight loss
However, the directions were to start with one capsule, twice daily, for the first three days to increase tolerance, then gradually increase dosage