Comparison
Pentadeca arginate vs BPC-157
Side-by-side attributes from our library comparison data. Read each peptide leaf for dosing math, regulatory status, and citations.
Pentadeca arginate vs. BPC-157
| Attribute | Pentadeca arginate | BPC-157 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Arginine salt of the same 15-aa peptide | Acetate / free pentadecapeptide in most papers |
| FDA | Category 2 peptide (same molecule) | Category 2 |
| Oral claims | Marketed for GI stability | Also used oral in community; gastric origin is the story |
| PK | Salt-specific human PK unpublished | IV animal PK is minutes - not 4 hours |
Verdict: PDA is BPC-157 with a different counterion. Do not treat it as a new INN.