Several factors contribute to its apparent safety profile: Natural origin: BPC 157 peptide is derived from a protein that already exists in the human body (gastric juice), making it less foreign to our biological systems than synthetic compounds with no natural analogues
For example, too much folic acid can hide a Vitamin B12 deficiency, causing nerve damage if not managed right
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Genetic testing is also available for breeds that are prone to inherited selective cobalamin malabsorption
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