Where are you reading these things? It's not FDA approved and never been through proper human trials. The only "results" I can find are sketchy supplement ecomm storefronts, Medspas and unqualified influencers who are also selling the peptides direct from China.
Did you discuss this with your doctor?
This sounds like an absolutely terrible idea that will cause you harm.
You hone in on your heart health by regular exercise, eating healthy balanced meals, improving your sleep quality, managing your stress, etc. You do not improve your health by taking snake oil. Please talk to a qualified physician who is aware of your heart condition. ?
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u/jakemalony
BPC-157 shows promising cardioprotective effects in rodent models, particularly for doxorubicin-induced damage and post-MI recovery, but human cardiac data remains limited. For your sternal healing specifically, it has more established anecdotal support in orthopedic and surgical recovery contexts. Given your recent second open-heart surgery at 34, I'd prioritize discussing BPC-157 with your cardiothoracic team rather than self-administering post-surgical tissue in the sternum is mechanically and vascularly complex, and healing timelines vary widely even without intervention. Stem cells for cardiac regeneration are still largely investigational; most legitimate programs are clinical trials with strict inclusion criteria, not cash-pay clinics. Your energy might be better directed toward cardiac rehab completion, inflammation management, and patience with sternal union, which can take 3-6+ months. If you do explore BPC-157, oral or localized subQ near the sternum would be the logical application, not systemic use for cardiac remodeling.
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u/Pirate_Of_Hearts
Sternal pain after surgery is normal. Jumping to experimental treatments is a bit of a leap. Have you spoken to your physician about pain management and typical recovery time?
Also, you're probably still in cardiac rehab, correct? If not or your doctor didn't sign you up for it, ask about it. It's PT specifically for after open heart surgery. ?