[2] [4] In experimental models it has been reported to modulate several growth factors and to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa
Standard reference range for serum magnesium: 1.7 to 2.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) Serum magnesium 27 percent: Functional deficiency What to consider if your results are out of range: If you're low in magnesium, prioritize intake of magnesium-rich foods such as dark greens (spinach, swiss chard), nuts (cashews, almonds), seeds (pumpkin, chia), legumes (black beans, edamame, lima beans), certain whole grains (quinoa), and dark chocolate (75 to 80 percent cocoa)
Choline: Reduces muscle recovery time and aids in converting fat into energy
Beyond these, other peptides like Tesamorelin (a GHRH analog FDA-approved for HIV muscle wasting) or BPC-157 (a regenerative peptide for healing) can indirectly support muscle growth by optimizing hormones and speeding recovery from workouts
However, traditional treatments have extensive clinical validation while BPC-157 remains experimental
3 Gut (2011) Randomised placebo-controlled trial of teduglutide in reducing parenteral nutrition and/or intravenous fluid requirements in short bowel syndromeThe earlier phase 3 dose-ranging study (PMID 21317170), n=83
