The Hidden Risks of BPC157: What Patients Need to Know About Contamination and Safety Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics As a double board certified cardiothoracic surgeon, I break down the science and risks behind the popular peptide BPC 157. Don't fall for the hype without evidence! For more information, guidance, Modulatory effects of BPC 157 on vasomotor tone and the activation of Src Caveolin 1 endothelial nitric oxide synthase pathway Scientific Reports BPC 157: Miracle Healing Peptide or Hidden Danger? BPC 157: The Promise and Perils of a Healing Peptide: Apple, Alex: 9798319471673: Amazon.com: Books In patients with cardiovascular disease, hypokalemia and even low normal plasma potassium levels increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Whether actively increasing plasma potassium to the high normal range reduces risk is unclear.