Muscle Recovery Peptides
Aids in muscle repair and recovery
Recovery peptides help the body repair damaged muscle tissue, reduce inflammation from training, and accelerate the return to full function after injury or intense exercise. The most widely used are BPC-157 (a gastric peptide that promotes angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels in damaged tissue) and TB-500 (thymosin beta-4, which regulates actin, a protein critical for cell migration and wound repair). These two are often combined in what the community calls the "Wolverine Stack."
Growth hormone secretagogues also fall into this category because elevated GH levels during sleep directly support muscle protein synthesis and tissue repair. The difference is that BPC-157 and TB-500 act locally at the site of damage, while GH peptides work systemically. Some protocols combine both approaches for comprehensive recovery support.
This page collects every peptide on PeptideWiki tagged for muscle recovery. Browse individual profiles for mechanisms, dosing protocols, and safety data.
Peptides (6)
BPC-157
BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157) is a 15-amino-acid fragment originally found in proteins from the human stomach lining. Most evidence comes from animal studies exploring wound healing, tendon repair, and gut health applications.
GHRP-6
GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6) is a six-amino-acid peptide that triggers growth hormone release through the ghrelin (hunger hormone) receptor. It is known for strong growth hormone release but also significant appetite stimulation.
TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment)
TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of Thymosin Beta-4, a naturally occurring protein involved in tissue repair throughout the body. Research focuses on wound healing, tissue regeneration, and reducing inflammation.
MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)
MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) is a natural variant of the IGF-1 gene that the body produces in response to muscle being stretched or loaded during exercise. Research focuses on muscle repair, activation of muscle stem cells, and recovery from exercise-related damage.
Hexarelin
Hexarelin is a synthetic six-amino-acid peptide and one of the most potent compounds that trigger growth hormone release. Beyond its growth hormone effects, research also shows heart-protective properties that work independently of growth hormone.
GHRP-2
GHRP-2 (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2) is a synthetic six-amino-acid peptide that triggers growth hormone release. It is considered more potent than GHRP-6 with less appetite stimulation.