Higher NNMT activity means more nicotinamide gets shunted away from NAD+ production
Research13 min read Peptide Research Ethics: Animal Studies to Humans In 2015, a Phase I clinical trial enrolled 42 healthy volunteers to test BPC-157 a peptide with over 100 supportive animal studies behind it
Step 1: Dietary and lifestyle changes Increase soluble fiber gradually to 25-30 grams per day (psyllium husk, oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed) Drink 64-80 oz of water daily, spread throughout the day Add prunes or prune juice (4-6 prunes or 4-8 oz juice daily) Increase physical activity, especially walking (stimulates colonic motility) Establish a consistent bathroom routine (same time each day, usually 20-30 minutes after breakfast) About 40% of patients with mild GLP-1 constipation see improvement within 7-10 days of consistent dietary changes alone
While it is a favorite among athletes for speeding up sports injury recovery, BPC-157 is equally valuable for anyone suffering from chronic joint pain, inflammatory gut issues like IBS, or general age-related tissue degeneration
Subsequently, beneficial effects of FOXO4-DRI have been demonstrated in various age-related models 6,7,8
The peptide appears to reduce mucosal inflammation, accelerate intestinal healing, and restore intestinal barrier function