BPC-157 vs Magnesium for pain & inflammation
Short answer: For pain & inflammation, more users report improvement with Magnesium — 91% of 33 reports, versus 84% of 366 for BPC-157.
BPC-157 has 0 meta-analyses and 0 randomized trials on PubMed; Magnesium has 82 and 210.
Based on 1,150 reports about BPC-157 and 1,860 about Magnesium. Not medical advice.
| BPC-157 Peptide | Magnesium Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 47 | 51 |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 53% | 74% |
| Reports | 1,150 | 1,860 |
| Research | DResearch: None | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 0 / 0 | 82 / 210 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 70% (10) | — |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 70% (10) | 100% (2) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 62% (26) | 77% (39) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 59% (29) | 76% (72) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 71% (52) | 87% (325) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 43% (56) | 89% (219) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 58% (104) | 80% (95) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 33% (3) | 100% (7) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 93% (44) | 87% (15) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 96% (337) | 96% (24) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 84% (366) | 91% (33) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 84% (85) | 83% (29) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 54% (13) | 62% (13) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 20% (5) | 91% (22) |
| Blood sugar % reporting improvement | — | 100% (3) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 46% (13) | 95% (22) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 89% (27) | 100% (2) |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | 62% (8) | 86% (7) |
| Longevity % reporting improvement | — | 100% (3) |
| Common side effects | anhedonia, fatigue, anxiety, depression | drowsiness, diarrhea, stomach issues, vivid dreams |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | daily |
“a few people said they stacked TB-500 and BPC-157 without issues”
This review confirms that the quality of literature is substandard for physicians to make well-informed recommendations on usage of oral magnesium for older adults with insomnia. However, given that oral magnesium is very cheap and widely available, RCT evidence may support oral magnesium supplements (less than 1 g quantities given up to three times a day) for insomnia symptoms.
BMC Complement Med Ther, 2021 ↗“Then: -Theanine -GABA -Magnesium -Melatonin -Time in a Sauna -Blue Blocking Glasses -Reading before bed”
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