Discuss use if you take anticoagulants, anti-inflammatory drugs, or immunosuppressants
"The promoting effect of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on tendon healing involves tendon outgrowth, cell survival, and cell migration." J Orthop Res , 29(6):862-8, 2011
A consultation is especially important if you: Have a known allergy to B vitamins or any of the MIC components Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive Have kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of kidney stones (methionine metabolism can affect uric acid and homocysteine levels) Take blood thinners, immunosuppressants, or medications that interact with B12 absorption (such as metformin) Have a sulfa allergy (methionine is a sulfur-containing amino acid) Have a trimethylaminuria (fish-odor syndrome) diagnosis, which affects choline metabolism Have a history of cardiovascular events or uncontrolled hypertension This list is not exhaustive, and it is not a substitute for an individualized assessment
Unlike topicals, they are said to offer direct, systemic cellular support