In 2023, the FDA finalized its reclassification of several peptide compounds including BPC-157, TB-500 (thymosin beta-4), CJC-1295, ipamorelin, and others removing them from the list of bulk drug substances permitted for compounding under Section 503A and 503B of the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
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[1] When administered, these medications stimulate insulin release from the pancreas in response to elevated blood glucose levels, thereby lowering blood sugar
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Additional studies showed improved skin density and reduced hyperpigmentation