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KPV

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Lysine-Proline-Valine (α-MSH 11-13)

Anti-inflammatory tripeptide derived from α-MSH

Healing & Recovery
Half-life
Short (minutes SubQ, longer oral)
Route
Subcutaneous (SubQ) or oral
Cycle
4-12 week cycles
Status
Strong preclinical

About

A three-amino-acid peptide derived from the C-terminus of α-MSH (melanocyte stimulating hormone). Strong anti-inflammatory effects without melanocortin receptor activation.

Mechanism

Inhibits the NF-κB pathway, reducing TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6. Strong effects in gut-related inflammation.

Dosage

beginner

Amount
200 mcg
Frequency
1x per day
Route
Subcutaneous (SubQ) or oral
Duration
4-8 weeks

standard

Amount
500 mcg
Frequency
1-2x per day
Route
Subcutaneous (SubQ) or oral
Duration
6-12 weeks

advanced

Amount
1000 mcg
Frequency
2x per day
Route
Subcutaneous (SubQ) or oral
Duration
8-12 weeks
Timing

Timing matters little — morning or evening is fine.

Cycle structure

4-12 week cycles with 2-4 week breaks.

Reconstitution & Storage

5 mg + 1 mL → 5000 mcg/mL

Stable peptide. Can be taken orally with reduced absorption.

Dosing reference — units to draw

Concentration = peptide mass ÷ bacteriostatic water; units to draw = dose volume (mL) × 100 on a U-100 insulin syringe. Each vial size below is shown at 1 mL, with the units to draw for a typical 200–500 mcg dose.

KPV reconstitution: vial size, bacteriostatic water, resulting concentration, and units to draw on a U-100 insulin syringe for a typical dose.
Vial BAC water Concentration Units to draw
5 mg 1 mL 5000 mcg/mL 4–10 units
10 mg 1 mL 10000 mcg/mL 2–5 units

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Lyophilized: refrigerated, months. After reconstitution: 2-8°C, 28 days.

Benefits

  • • Reduces systemic inflammation
  • • Helps with IBD and leaky gut
  • • Skin conditions (acne, psoriasis)
  • • Anti-microbial
  • • Well tolerated

Side effects

  • • Very well tolerated
  • • Rare: injection-site irritation
  • • No known serious side effects

Contraindications

  • • Pregnancy (limited data)
  • • History of melanoma (caution — α-MSH derivative)

Gender notes

Men

Same dose as general protocol.

Women

Same dose.

Research

Stacks well with

BPC-157 TB-500

KPV FAQ

How do you reconstitute KPV?

Add 1 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 5 mg vial of KPV, which gives a concentration of 5000 mcg/mL. Inject the water slowly down the vial wall and swirl gently — never shake.

What is a typical KPV dose?

A typical research dose of KPV is 200–500 mcg, 1-2x per day. This is educational information, not medical advice.

How many units of KPV do I draw?

From a 5 mg vial reconstituted with 1 mL of bacteriostatic water, draw 4–10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe for a 200–500 mcg dose.

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Built-in reconstitution calculator, dose log, and reminders. Free on Android.

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Educational use only. Not medical advice. Many peptides shown are not FDA-approved and remain research compounds. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.