Specifically, the FDA warns that compounded drugs containing Selank pose a risk for immunogenicity, a state in which the body perceives a substance as a threat and mounts a potentially life-threatening immune response against it.21 22 The FDA qualifies the risk to certain routes of administration but doesnt specify which routes, and also notes a lack of safety information concerning Selank administered to humans.21 Our relationships with peptide providers have given us additional insights into this topic, but the side effects theyve shared with us are no different from those of most therapeutic peptides weve covered ( injection site reactions , stomach discomfort , nausea , headaches , and dizziness )
Additionally, the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) provide guidelines to prevent nutrient deficiencies and excessive intake but are not designed to assess the potential synergistic effects of consuming nutrients together
The peptide also protects macrophages and enhances their antifungal abilities
This finding was accompanied by a decrease in oxidative stress indicators
Unlike many naturally occurring peptides, BPC-157 has an unusual stability profile in aqueous solution and has not required carrier molecules or lipid modifications to remain intact during in-vitro work