Peptides researched for
Workout recovery
Bouncing back faster after training
3 peptides · 3 studies
What people research this for
Less soreness, fewer nagging aches, and being ready for the next session sooner. That is the goal for most active people. Peptide research on workout recovery is early, and most of it was done in animals.
Researched for
- Bouncing back after training
- Muscle soreness
- Minor strains and overuse
What the studies say so far
Studies in this area mostly look at how tissue repairs itself in animals or in cells. Very few controlled trials have tested peptides in healthy people recovering from exercise. Sleep, food, and sensible training loads have far more evidence. Some peptides are banned in competitive sport, so athletes should check the rules first.
Peptides studied
Each peptide below has been studied in this area. The label shows how far that research has gone.
BPC-157
Early lab and animal researchResearch review · 1 study
Study note. A 2019 review covers BPC-157 and musculoskeletal soft tissue healing. Nearly all of the underlying studies were done in animals.
- Gastric pentadecapeptide body protection compound BPC 157 and its role in accelerating musculoskeletal soft tissue healing. (opens in a new tab)
Gwyer D, Wragg NM, Wilson SL · Cell and tissue research · 2019 · PubMed
- Gastric pentadecapeptide body protection compound BPC 157 and its role in accelerating musculoskeletal soft tissue healing. (opens in a new tab)
TB-500
Early lab and animal researchResearch review · 1 study
Study note. A 2012 review describes thymosin beta-4, the parent protein of TB-500, and its roles in tissue repair research. Exercise recovery in people has not been tested.
- Thymosin β4: a multi-functional regenerative peptide. Basic properties and clinical applications. (opens in a new tab)
Goldstein AL, Hannappel E, Sosne G · Expert opinion on biological therapy · 2012 · PubMed
- Thymosin β4: a multi-functional regenerative peptide. Basic properties and clinical applications. (opens in a new tab)
Collagen Peptides
Small early studies in peopleRandomized trial in people · 1 study
Study note. A 24-week randomized trial (2008) studied collagen hydrolysate in athletes with activity-related joint pain.
- 24-Week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain. (opens in a new tab)
Clark KL, Sebastianelli W, Flechsenhar KR · Current medical research and opinion · 2008 · PubMed
- 24-Week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain. (opens in a new tab)
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