Bacteriostatic water is specifically used because it contains a small amount of benzyl alcohol, which prevents the growth of bacteria in the vial after it has been opened
[Demonstrates mitochondrial deficit in migraineurs]
Potential side effects may include injection-site redness, swelling, bruising, itching, tenderness, small lumps, headache, fatigue, nausea, appetite changes, abdominal discomfort, stool changes, dizziness, altered sleep, mood changes, or feeling off. Allergic or immune reactions are also possible, and the FDA has specifically raised concerns about immunogenicity and peptide-related impurities in compounded BPC-157
Its bacteriostatic properties help mitigate microbial interference that could otherwise affect the validity and reproducibility of research outcomes