What kinds of studies commonly use BPC-157
Early pharmacokinetic studies suggested that when standard, unprotected glutathione was ingested, it was rapidly cleaved into its constituent amino acids (glutamate, cysteine, and glycine) by digestive enzymes like $\gamma$-glutamyltransferase and harsh stomach acids
In addition, LA up-regulates CPT-1 expression, promoting fatty acid -oxidation and reducing hepatic lipid accumulation to alleviate steatosis
However, many exposers in todays world deplete glutathione levels such as alcohol, artificial sweeteners, tobacco smoke, acetaminophen/Tylenol, toxic metals like mercury, artificial food dyes, and many common household chemicals
Diana Doyle-Zebrun is the Clinical and Quality Initiatives Co-ordinator at the Provincial Health Contact Centre at Misericordia Health Centre