KPV vs BPC vs TB-500 (TB4 fragment)
KPV is a tiny anti-inflammatory peptide. Best for: - Gut inflammation (IBS, leaky gut, colitis) - Skin inflammation (eczema, acne, rosacea) - Immune calming - Autoimmune flares Strengths: - Very targeted anti-inflammatory - Great for internal inflammation - Often well tolerated - Can be oral or injectable Limitations: - Not a tissue regenerator - Doesn’t rebuild tendon/muscle 👉 Think “calm the fire” BPC-157 is a body-protection peptide naturally found in gastric juice. Best for: - Tendon & ligament injuries - Joint pain - Gut healing - Muscle strains - Post-injury recovery Strengths: - Excellent localized healing - Strong gut + connective tissue benefits - Can be injected near injury or taken orally Limitations: - Slower for large/systemic injuries - Less effective alone for widespread damage 👉 Think “repair the damage” TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4 fragment) is a systemic tissue-repair peptide involved in cell migration and regeneration. Best for: - Widespread injuries - Chronic inflammation - Muscle tears - Fascial tightness - Post-surgery recovery Strengths: - Whole-body healing - Improves flexibility & mobility - Enhances blood flow to tissues Limitations: - Not gut-specific - Usually stacked with BPC for best results 👉 Think “rebuild everything” Best Stacks (chef’s kiss combos 💋) - Gut + inflammation: 👉 KPV + BPC-157 - Joint / tendon injury: 👉 BPC-157 + TB-500 - Autoimmune + chronic pain: 👉 KPV + TB-500 - Full-body recovery mode: 👉 All three together (very common)