BPC-157: The Body’s Own Repair Code

If you have a chronic injury that won’t heal, a gut that’s been quietly inflamed for years, or both — this episode is for you. Dr. Tracy Page walks through the science behind BPC-157, the body’s own repair code, with a clear breakdown of the question patients ask most: should I take it orally or by injection? Featuring the case of “Lisa,” a 52-year-old patient with two-year tennis elbow and ulcerative colitis who discovered the two diagnoses were actually one underlying problem.In this episode, you will learn: what BPC-157 is and why your body already makes it; the mechanisms behind its effects on tendons, ligaments, joints, gut, nerves, and skin; the critical difference between oral and injectable forms and which one is right for which condition; the typical clinical protocol used in functional medicine; the foundations that make peptide therapy actually work; and five specific things you can do this week to support your body’s repair capacity even before you see a physician.Key Topics Covered:How BPC-157 supports gut healing and tissue repairOral vs. injectable BPC-157: which form is best for youWhy chronic gut inflammation can drive joint and tendon painThe foundational habits that make peptide therapy more effectiveHow midlife hormone changes affect the body’s ability to healListen now to discover whether BPC-157 could help your body repair and recover. *********************Midlife Clarity with Dr. Tracy Page is a podcast for women over 40 navigating hormones, metabolism, strength, and healthy aging during midlife, perimenopause, and menopause.Connect with Dr. Page:Dr. Tracy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracypagemd/Dr. Tracy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtracypage/Connect with The Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine (WIFM):Website: Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine (WIFM)           https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/WIFM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisconsinfunctionalmed/YouTube - Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oZu2b83V06C0szpKmUU9gDISCLAIMER: The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace a consultation with your own physician or qualified health care provider. Always seek professional medical guidance regarding your personal health concerns.© 2026 Dr. Tracy Page