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KPV: evidence, claims & regulatory status

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Peptide Radar Research Desk
Independent evidence aggregator. Not a clinic, not medical advice. · Updated 2026-07-05 · How we grade evidence

Recovery & inflammation PCAC: Pending vote (July 23-24, 2026)

A tripeptide related to alpha-MSH fragments, marketed for anti-inflammatory and skin/gut uses. FDA found no human safety/effectiveness information and proposed not adding it.

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What it is

A tripeptide of lysine, proline and valine, related to alpha-MSH fragments. Marketed mainly for topical anti-inflammatory and skin/gut applications.

Also known as: Lysine-proline-valine tripeptide

Why people search it now

More plausible as a topical/skin-adjacent story than an injectable performance story; appears in wound-healing and inflammation discussions.

Claims by evidence grade

ClaimStrongest evidence
Anti-inflammatory / wound healingR Regulatory only
Skin / gutD Cell / mechanistic

Regulatory status

FDA found no approved-drug component or USP/NF monograph and proposed not adding KPV, citing lack of human safety/effectiveness information.

Known risks & evidence gaps

No human safety/effectiveness data. Marketing claims often imply drug effects without support.

FAQ

Is KPV a supplement?

No. FDA found no monograph and proposed not adding it; it is not an established supplement ingredient.

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Educational information only. Not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not an offer to sell any product. These are experimental or unapproved substances; we do not provide dosage, sourcing, or use guidance. Consult a licensed clinician. We link to official sources only.