All protocols

Goal Protocol

Gut Repair

A gut-repair track that pairs mucosal support with diet review, inflammatory markers and symptom-based pacing.

The gut is not a passive tube — it is an active, immune-rich barrier that talks constantly with the brain, hormones and immune system. When it is inflamed or leaky, symptoms often show up far from the abdomen: fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, joint pain, mood changes.

This protocol treats gut repair as a barrier-and-tone problem rather than a symptom-suppression problem. BPC-157 is the anchor, with the strongest preclinical record for mucosal healing anywhere in the peptide literature. VIP calms neurogenic gut inflammation, and Xenin-25 supports the digestive-hormone rhythms that keep motility and satiety on track.

Molecules alone will not fix a diet, a medication interaction or an untreated infection. This is a paired path — peptides plus food, plus screening for the real drivers.

Mucosal repair
Inflammation
Food tolerance
Molecules to review
How this protocol works

BPC-157 accelerates epithelial migration, angiogenesis and collagen deposition along the gut lining. VIP downregulates neurogenic inflammation and mast-cell reactivity. Xenin-25 modulates postprandial gut motility and satiety signaling. Together they support both structural repair and functional coordination of digestion.

Protocol phases
Phase 1
Investigate (weeks 0–4)

Rule out celiac disease, H. pylori, IBD and food-medication interactions. Baseline symptom score, hs-CRP and nutrient panels. Trim ultra-processed food, alcohol and unnecessary NSAIDs.

Phase 2
Repair (weeks 4–12)

Introduce BPC-157 orally or subcutaneously; add VIP intranasally if reactivity is a major feature. Simple, whole-food eating with adequate protein and fibre.

Phase 3
Reintroduce and maintain (weeks 12+)

Gradually reintroduce previously reactive foods; taper peptides while keeping the dietary structure. Recheck labs at 12 and 24 weeks.

Lifestyle foundations
Simple, whole-food eating

Cook most meals, favour protein, vegetables, olive oil and slow carbohydrates; drop ultra-processed foods and seed-oil-heavy fried foods.

Fibre and fermented foods

Add soluble fibre and fermented foods gradually — too fast worsens symptoms.

Sleep and stress

The gut-brain axis is real; poor sleep and unmanaged stress reliably flare symptoms.

Chew and slow down

Digestion starts in the mouth — eating unhurried, without screens, materially improves symptoms for many people.

What to expect

Reflux, bloating and stool consistency often improve within two to four weeks. Deeper mucosal repair takes 8–12 weeks. Food reactivity typically settles last, once the barrier and inflammation have calmed.

Biomarkers to track
Blood
  • CBC
  • CMP
  • hs-CRP
  • Ferritin, iron studies
  • Vitamin B12, folate
  • 25-OH vitamin D
  • Tissue transglutaminase IgA (celiac screen)
Urine
  • Urinalysis
  • Urinary organic acids (dysbiosis markers, when available)
  • Lactulose/mannitol permeability (research use)
Cautions and contraindications
  • Screen for red-flag symptoms — bleeding, unintentional weight loss, dysphagia — before any self-directed protocol.
  • Angiogenic peptides warrant screening in anyone with a history of GI malignancy.
  • Peptides are not a substitute for treating celiac disease, IBD or H. pylori infection.

Educational content only. Not medical advice. Speak with a qualified clinician before starting any peptide protocol.