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Some people will have more serious side effects, like a vitamin B12 deficiency
Its unclear, however, exactly when medications now being studied will win FDA approval
Possible side effects include nausea, diarrhea, or injection site reactions
BPC-157 stimulates fibroblast migration to the injury site and enhances the production of type I collagen, which is critical for restoring tendon and ligament strength
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