Because a major physiologic function of GSH is to provide cells with a reducing environment and to destroy the reactive oxygen compounds and free radicals formed in metabolism, organs that have low concentrations of other antioxidants (such as catalase and superoxide dismutase) are thought to be more dependent on GSH for detoxification of reactive oxygen species than are organs that have alternative antioxidants
Potential Side Effects : Most side effects are minor and may include redness, pain, and swelling at the injection site
These included enhanced reepithelialization, wound contraction, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis

Cardiovascular Studies Cardiac Protection Research has demonstrated BPC-157's potential cardioprotective effects [21]: Protection against arrhythmias induced by various drugs Improved cardiac function after ischemic injury Enhanced coronary blood flow Reduced infarct size in heart attack models Blood Vessel Effects Studies on blood vessel healing show BPC-157 promotes: Arterial healing after injury Venous healing and reduced thrombosis Collateral vessel development Endothelial function improvement Benefits by Category with Evidence Ratings Gut Healing Strong Evidence Evidence Rating: Strong (Multiple animal studies, consistent results) The gastrointestinal applications of BPC-157 have the most robust research support: Ulcer healing (gastric and duodenal) NSAID-induced damage protection and reversal Inflammatory bowel conditions Intestinal permeability ("leaky gut") Esophageal damage healing Liver protection The consistency of results across multiple studies and various injury models provides strong preclinical evidence

On examination, he had fully intact cranial nerves and motor strength in the upper and lower extremities