What Is BPC 157 Peptide?
BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide, a chain of 15 amino acids, taken from a larger protein found in human gastric juice. The name stands for body protection compound. Most of the foundational research comes from Professor Predrag Sikiric's group at the University of Zagreb, where it has been studied since the early 1990s, largely in rat models of tendon, gut and soft tissue injury.
One property sets BPC-157 apart from most research peptides: published studies describe it as a stable gastric pentadecapeptide, meaning it resists breakdown in gastric juice. That stability is the reason BPC-157 is one of the few peptides researched in an oral format as well as in solution, and it is why Chainwell Peptide supplies the BPC 157 peptide in Australia as both a vial and capsules.
BPC 157 10mg Vial
The BPC 157 10mg vial holds the peptide as a freeze-dried cake in a 3 mL clear glass vial under a rubber stopper and flip-off cap. Supplying it dry keeps it stable in storage and in transit, and it lets you reconstitute it at whatever concentration your protocol calls for. The label carries the strength, lot number and expiry, and the lot links to its certificate of analysis.
To prepare the vial, add bacteriostatic water slowly down the inside wall and swirl gently until clear; shaking can damage the peptide chain. Keep the reconstituted vial at 2 to 8 °C, protected from light, and use it within 28 days. The vial is the format most labs choose for work in solution, and our reconstitution guide and calculator covers the steps.
BPC 157 Capsules
BPC 157 capsules contain 500mcg each and come in a 60-count bottle with a white child-resistant cap. They are the format people are usually looking for when they search for BPC 157 tablets, pills or oral BPC-157. Because BPC-157 is stable in gastric conditions, it is one of the few peptides that can sensibly be supplied as a solid oral format at all.
The capsules need no preparation: there is nothing to reconstitute and no diluent to measure, and each capsule holds a fixed, pre-measured amount. Store the bottle closed, below 25 °C and somewhere dry and dark. Every capsule lot is tested by an independent laboratory for identity and purity, and its lot number matches the certificate on our COA lookup page.
BPC-157 Vial or Capsules: Which Format?
| 10mg vial | 500mcg capsules | |
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| Form | Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder | Pre-measured solid capsules |
| Container | 3 mL glass vial, flip-off cap | Capsule bottle, child-resistant cap |
| Preparation | Reconstitute before use | None |
| Storage | 2 to 8 °C, protect from light | Below 25 °C, dry, away from light |
| Suits | Work in solution at a set concentration | Oral-format research designs |
Our recommendation: choose the vial for work in solution, where you control the concentration. Choose the capsules when your research design specifically calls for an oral format.
BPC-157 Research
BPC-157 has an unusually long publication record for a research peptide. Studies from the Zagreb group and others have examined it in models of tendon healing, including the transected rat Achilles tendon, gastrointestinal protection and wound healing, and several recent systematic and narrative reviews have assessed the evidence in orthopaedic and sports medicine. Most of the published work is preclinical. Browse the citations, with links to each paper, in our BPC-157 research library.
BPC-157 and TB-500
BPC-157 is often researched alongside TB-500, a synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4 that works through a different mechanism. If your study compares the two, order a separate TB-500 vial so each compound can be measured on its own. If your protocol already specifies a fixed ratio, the BPC-157 and TB-500 Blend combines both in one vial. Our guide to BPC-157 vs TB-500 sets out the differences, and the full range sits in tissue repair peptides.
Where to Buy BPC 157 in Australia
BPC-157 for sale in Australia varies widely in quality, so the best BPC 157 in Australia is the one you can verify. Before you buy BPC 157 from any supplier, check that the listing states the format and fill clearly, that every vial or bottle carries a lot number, and that the certificate of analysis for that lot is available before you order. Ours can be checked on the COA lookup page.
- Same-day dispatch on orders paid before 3pm on a business day.
- Australia-wide delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and regional addresses, by standard or express post.
- PayID or bank transfer, with your order number as the payment reference.
- Two formats on one page: the 10mg vial and the 500mcg capsules.
The current price for each format is shown at the top of this page, with GST included, and shipping is charged once per order.
BPC-157 Specifications
| Compound | BPC-157 (body protection compound 157) |
|---|---|
| Class | Synthetic pentadecapeptide (15 amino acids) |
| Origin | Partial sequence of a protein found in human gastric juice |
| Formats | 10mg lyophilized vial; 500mcg capsules, 60-count bottle |
| Label | Product, format, lot number, expiry, research-use statement |
| Testing | Identity and purity by an independent laboratory, per lot |
| Shipping | Standard or express post, Australia-wide |
Research Use Only
BPC-157 is not approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for any therapeutic use. Chainwell Peptide sells it strictly for laboratory and in vitro research, in both vial and capsule form. It is not for human or veterinary use, and we do not provide dosing advice. By ordering you agree to our terms and conditions and research use only statement.
BPC-157 tools and guides
- BPC-157 Dosage Calculator: bac water, concentration and U-100 syringe units
- BPC 157 Side Effects: What the Animal and Human Evidence Shows
- What Is BPC 157? The Gastric Peptide Behind the Research
- Is BPC 157 Legal in Australia? Scheduling, Prescriptions and the TGA
- What Is TB 500? The Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment Explained
- BPC 157 vs TB500: How the Two Tissue Repair Peptides Differ
- Bacteriostatic Water vs Sterile Water: Which Diluent for Peptides?
BPC-157 FAQ
What is BPC 157?
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BPC-157 is a synthetic peptide of 15 amino acids, derived from a protein found in human gastric juice; the name stands for body protection compound. It has been studied since the early 1990s, mainly in animal models of tendon, gut and soft tissue injury. Chainwell Peptide supplies it as a 10mg vial or 500mcg capsules.
Where can I buy BPC 157 in Australia?
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You can buy BPC 157 in Australia from Chainwell Peptide as a 10mg lyophilized vial or as 500mcg capsules. Every lot carries a lot number matched to an independent certificate of analysis, and orders paid before 3pm on a business day ship the same day by standard or express post.
Should I choose BPC 157 capsules or the vial?
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Choose the 10mg vial for work in solution, where you reconstitute the peptide at a concentration you set and store it at 2 to 8 °C. Choose the 500mcg capsules when your research design calls for an oral format, since they need no preparation. Both come with a lot-matched certificate of analysis.
Are BPC 157 capsules the same as BPC 157 tablets?
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They serve the same purpose. Searches for BPC 157 tablets or pills are usually looking for an oral solid format; Chainwell Peptide supplies that format as 500mcg capsules in a 60-count bottle. BPC-157 is suited to this because published research describes it as stable in gastric juice.
Is Chainwell Peptide BPC-157 lab tested?
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Yes. Every BPC-157 lot, vial and capsule alike, is tested by an independent laboratory for identity and purity before release. The lot number on your vial or bottle matches its certificate of analysis, which you can look up on our COA lookup page before or after you order.
