Recovery & Repair

Peptides discussed for supporting tissue healing, injury recovery, and physical repair processes.

13 peptides

Recovery and repair is one of the most common reasons people explore peptides. Whether dealing with a sports injury, surgical recovery, or chronic tissue damage, several peptides have been studied for their potential to support the body's natural healing processes. The evidence varies significantly between compounds, and it is important to understand what the research actually shows versus what is commonly claimed.

Peptides for Recovery & Repair

BPC-157

Gastric Peptide

Beginner

A synthetic peptide derived from a protective protein found in gastric juice, widely discussed for tissue repair and recovery.

RecoveryGut HealthTissue Repair+2

EmergingModerate Data

TB-500

Tissue Repair Peptide

Beginner

A synthetic version of the active region of thymosin beta-4, widely used for tissue repair, wound healing, and recovery from injuries.

RecoveryWound HealingAnti-Inflammatory+1

EmergingModerate Data

Ipamorelin

Growth Hormone Secretagogue

Beginner

A selective growth hormone secretagogue that stimulates GH release without significantly affecting cortisol or prolactin.

Growth HormoneBody CompositionRecovery+2

ModerateModerate Data

Pentosan Polysulfate

Polysaccharide

A semi-synthetic polysaccharide with FDA approval for interstitial cystitis, also studied for joint and cartilage health.

Joint HealthFDA-ApprovedCartilage+1

StrongWell-Studied

GHR-2 (GHRP-2)

Growth Hormone Secretagogue

A synthetic growth hormone secretagogue that stimulates natural GH release, studied for body composition, recovery, and anti-aging.

Growth HormoneBody CompositionRecovery+1

ModerateModerate Data

BPC-157 Arginate

Gastric Peptide

Beginner

A stabilized form of BPC-157 combined with arginine, offering enhanced stability and potentially improved oral bioavailability.

RecoveryGut HealthTissue Repair+2

PreliminaryLimited Data

Hexarelin

Growth Hormone Secretagogue

A potent growth hormone secretagogue peptide that also has cardioprotective properties independent of GH release.

Growth HormoneCardioprotectiveNeuroprotective+1

ModerateModerate Data

IGF-1 LR3

Growth Factor Analogue

A modified version of IGF-1 with extended half-life and reduced IGF binding protein affinity, used for muscle growth.

Growth FactorMuscle GrowthPerformance

EmergingLimited Data

IGF-1 DES

Growth Factor Analogue

A truncated form of IGF-1 missing the first 3 amino acids, with 10x greater potency and very short half-life for localized effects.

Growth FactorMuscle GrowthPerformance

EmergingLimited Data

MGF

Growth Factor Splice Variant

A splice variant of IGF-1 produced in response to mechanical stress on muscles, promoting satellite cell activation and muscle repair.

Growth FactorMuscle GrowthRecovery

EmergingLimited Data

PEG-MGF

PEGylated Growth Factor

A PEGylated version of MGF with extended half-life for systemic muscle growth and recovery effects.

Growth FactorMuscle GrowthRecovery

PreliminaryLimited Data

Follistatin

Activin-Binding Protein

A naturally occurring protein that inhibits myostatin (the muscle growth limiter), studied for dramatic muscle growth potential.

Muscle GrowthMyostatin InhibitorPerformance

EmergingLimited Data

Difelikefalin

Peripheral Kappa Opioid Agonist

An FDA-approved peripheral kappa opioid receptor agonist for chronic kidney disease-associated itch, without CNS side effects.

FDA-ApprovedPainKidney+1

StrongWell-Studied