capsule
Pentosan Polysulfate (PPS)
emergingResearch Use OnlyInjectionOral
Semi-synthetic polysaccharide (not a peptide) with anti-inflammatory and cartilage-protecting properties. FDA-approved for interstitial cystitis. Widely used for joint health.
Key facts
- Classification
- Capsule — Anti-inflammatory that protects cartilage and treats joint degeneration.
- Primary benefits
- Injury Healing (7/10) · Inflammation (7/10) · Gut Health (3/10)
- Administration
- Injection, Oral
- Doses studied
- 2-3 mg per kg of body weight subq twice a week, or 100 mg by mouth 3 times daily. Cycle for 8-12 weeks.
- Evidence strength
- Emerging — 20 peer-reviewed studies
- Stacks well with
- BPC-157, TB-500
- Legal status
- Research Use Only · not prescribable in US
Quick stats
- Type
- Capsule
- Administration
- Injection, Oral
- Studies referenced
- 20
- Stacks with
- 2 peptides
- Regulatory
- Research Use Only
Goal coverage · Pentosan Polysulfate (PPS)
🩹 Injury Healing7/10
🧊 Inflammation7/10
🫃 Gut Health3/10