Its job is specific: it inhibits an enzyme called NNMT nicotinamide N-methyltransferase that becomes overactive in fat tissue, especially as we age
It plays a central role in the bodys post-meal response: it stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas, suppresses glucagon release, slows gastric emptying, and sends satiety signals to the brain
Known for its healing capabilities, BPC-157 supports everything from muscle repair to gastrointestinal regeneration
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