Exclusive | Joe Rogan among the fans of this revolutionary anti-aging peptide: It is life-changing

Highway to heal?An experimental peptide is in the spotlight for its potential to promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation and protect gut health.Count podcast host Joe Rogan, 57, among the fans of BPC-157 — he reported that it cleared up his elbow tendonitis in just two weeks.Biohackers hope its regenerative and anti-inflammatory powers lead to longer, healthier lives.“The people who have tried it say it is life-changing,” Dr.

Michael Aziz, an internist in New York and author of “The Ageless Revolution,” told The Post.“So is BPC-157 going to revolutionize physical therapy?” he mused.“We hope the research comes soon.”Here’s a look at the science behind the emerging therapy.BPC-157 is the short name for Body Protection Compound 157.It’s comprised of 15 amino acids and derived from a naturally occurring protein in human stomach juice.Dr.

Christian Muller, a sports medicine physician with Northwell Health Orthopedics in Westchester, said BPC-157 was discovered in the early ’90s during research into substances that could protect the body from harm.How it exactly works in the body is not fully understood.“Research suggests BPC-157 may work by enhancing the formation of new blood vessels, which improves blood flow and nutrient delivery to injured tissues, accelerating healing,” Aziz said.“It also influences the expression of various growth factors, such as growth hormone receptors, which are crucial for tissue repair and regeneration,” he added.The Food and Drug Administration has not approved BPC-157, as much of the research has been conducted in animals.“There are few, extremely limited studies on humans,” Muller told The Post.“One study showed that knee injections with BPC-157 helped with arthritis pain in 11 out of 12 subjects, but the study did not use verified survey tools to obtain reliable answers regarding efficacy.”BPC-157 is being explored for:“Had a recent knee surgery? Had an injury at the gym and your doctor�...