It plays a vital role in brain function and the production of DNA and red blood cells
While promoting blood vessel formation aids healing, theoretical considerations exist regarding use in individuals with active cancer or vascular abnormalities
It works specifically within the gut to reduce immune overactivation and calm inflammatory cytokine activity particularly relevant for patients with IBD, Crohns, colitis, or persistent mucosal inflammation
*JAMA Internal Medicine*, 173(5), 386-388
99 B12 deficiency in infants can cause anaemia, abnormal skin and hair development, convulsions, failure to thrive, mental developmental delay and possibly abnormal movements, and direct supplementation of the infant is recommended in such cases
BPC-157 is used to support and accelerate wound healing through multiple mechanisms including increased angiogenesis, enhanced collagen synthesis, improved granulation tissue formation, and modulated inflammation