Recovery & Repair
BPC-157 Dosing & Reconstitution Calculator
Body Protective Compound, a gastric pentadecapeptide supporting tissue healing and gut repair.
TL;DR - BPC-157 is a recovery & repair peptide with a typical starting dose of 500 µg. For a 5 mg vial, add 2 mL bacteriostatic water to yield 2500 µg/mL.
500 µg
Start Dose
5 mg
Vial
2 mL
BAC Water
2500
µg/mL
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Frequently Asked
How do I reconstitute BPC-157?
Add 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 5 mg vial, injecting slowly down the inside wall. Swirl gently; never shake. This yields a concentration of 2500 µg/mL.
What is the recommended dose of BPC-157?
A typical research dose is 500 µg. Consult the ASCEND calculator for your specific vial concentration and draw volume.
How many doses are in a BPC-157 vial?
A 5 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL BAC water yields approximately 10 doses at 500 µg each.
How many IU is 500 µg of BPC-157 on a syringe?
With a 5 mg vial reconstituted in 2 mL bacteriostatic water, the concentration is 2500 µg/mL. For a 500 µg dose: Volume = 500 µg ÷ 2500 µg/mL = 0.2 mL. Draw to the 20 line on a 100-unit insulin syringe. You can adjust these values in the ASCEND calculator for any vial size.
What does a BPC-157 dosage calculator do?
A BPC-157 dosage calculator converts your vial size and BAC water volume into an exact syringe draw in IU. Enter your vial strength (5 mg), reconstitution volume (2 mL), and target dose to get the precise line to draw on an insulin syringe.
What is the BPC-157 reconstitution calculator formula?
Draw volume (mL) = Dose (µg) divided by Concentration (µg/mL). For a 5 mg vial with 2 mL BAC water: concentration = 2500 µg/mL. For a 500 µg dose, the ASCEND calculator gives the exact IU line on your syringe instantly.
Peptide Intelligence
What is the half-life of BPC-157?
BPC-157 has a short plasma half-life estimated at under 4 hours for subcutaneous administration. Research protocols typically use twice-daily injections (morning and evening), though some use single daily dosing for systemic effects.
Should BPC-157 be injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly?
Both routes are used in research. Subcutaneous injection offers systemic absorption. Intramuscular injection near a target tissue may enhance local therapeutic effect based on rodent data, particularly for tendon and muscle injury protocols.
Does BPC-157 interact with nitric oxide pathways?
BPC-157 modulates the nitric oxide system and upregulates eNOS expression, which is thought to contribute to its vasculogenic and wound-healing effects. It also interacts with dopaminergic and GABAergic systems in CNS research models.
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Research Guides
Bacteriostatic Water Guide
What it is & why it matters for reconstitution
How Much BAC Water for BPC-157?
5 mg vial reconstitution recipe + concentration table
BPC-157 on Insulin Syringe
500 µg draw on 30u / 50u / 100u syringes
BPC-157 + GHK-Cu Stack
Wound healing + collagen synthesis
BPC-157 + KPV Stack
Gut barrier repair + alpha-MSH anti-inflammatory
Insulin Syringe Guide
Choosing the right gauge & volume for your draw
Multi-Lab Verification Standard
How ASCEND ensures dosing accuracy
Primary Sources
Sikiric et al. Review (2018)
Wound Healing (J Physiol 2012)
Data last reviewed 2026-06-03 · Methodology →
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