Unless your care team lead is looking at inflammation related to your period, its generally better to wait until after your menstruation to do a blood test
Expression of hepatocyte growth factor in the serum and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Parkinsons disease
PMID: 28340339 Chondrocyte senolysis study
How it helps disc herniation specifically: Upregulates tendon-related growth factors BPC-157 activates the Egr-1 transcription factor, which drives collagen synthesis in fibrous tissue including the annulus fibrosus Promotes angiogenesis increases VEGF expression, improving blood supply to the avascular disc environment Neuroprotective effects multiple rodent studies show BPC-157 accelerates peripheral nerve regeneration and protects against nerve compression injury Systemic anti-inflammatory suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokine cascades without the immunosuppressive side effects of steroids Protocol: Dose: 250500mcg/day subcutaneous injection Injection site: Lower abdomen or closest accessible subQ site to the injury (though systemic distribution means proximity matters less than for localized joint issues) Duration: 68 weeks loading phase, reassess at week 8 Most people notice reduced nerve pain and improved mobility within 24 weeks

BPC-157, or Body Protecting Compound-157, is a 15-amino-acid peptide sequence (Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val) isolated from gastric juices.[1][2] It was first identified in the 1990s as part of research into cytoprotective agents that safeguard the gastrointestinal (GI) tract from damage.[3] Unlike many peptides, BPC-157 is highly stable in acidic environments, allowing for oral administration without significant degradation.[4] In compounding pharmacies, BPC-157 is often prepared as capsules, injectables, or topical formulations
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