158 In a crossover trial in 30 men between 41 and 60 years of age with DHEA-S levels below 200 mcg/dL, 40 days of treatment with 150 mg of DHEA per day resulted in a 4.5-fold increase in DHEA-S levels and improved a range of cardiometabolic markers compared with placebo
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This stability allows BPC-157 to remain active in harsh environments, including gastric acid, for over 24 hours