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Can You Take BPC-157 and L-Glutamine Together?
May affect absorption
The short answer
BPC-157 is a peptide that competes with L-Glutamine for intestinal peptide and amino acid transporters. Taking them together may reduce the absorption efficiency of both.
How to arrange timing
Separate BPC-157 and L-Glutamine by at least 1 hour. Take BPC-157 on an empty stomach for best absorption.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Sikiric P, et al. Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and its effects in GI tract. Curr Med Chem. 2012;19(1):126-132.
Important context
Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.