The hidden history of BPC-157, a favorite MAHA peptide By Sara Talpos — Undark June 1, 2026 0 min Stat News Share Summary Takeaways Listen Insight Report Clinical Scorecard Quiz Poll Top Institutions 1 Predrag Sikiric began his pursuit of the peptide BPC-157 in 1975 while studying at the University of Zagreb. 2 Sikiric's team isolated compounds from gastric juice to identify BPC-157, a peptide with potential healing effects. 3 BPC-157 has been marketed on the gray market, particularly among bodybuilders and biohackers, despite lacking FDA approval. 4 Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argues for access to unapproved therapies like BPC-157. 5 The FDA is considering allowing pharmacies to sell unapproved peptides, including BPC-157, without rigorous clinical trials.