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KPV.

A short anti-inflammatory tripeptide for gut, skin, and immune balance.

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Is this for you?

This is for you if

  • Patients with gut inflammation, IBS-type symptoms, or food sensitivities
  • Patients with inflammatory skin conditions (eczema, acne, rosacea)
  • Patients wanting immune-calming support without immunosuppression
  • Patients who are sensitive to stronger peptides

This isn't for you if

Generally well tolerated. Not appropriate during pregnancy or with active autoimmune flares without specialist clearance.

What it is

KPV

KPV is a short anti-inflammatory peptide derived from alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It calms inflammation locally and systemically without broadly suppressing the immune system — useful in protocols for gut and skin conditions.

How it works

Mechanism and fit.

KPV downregulates several inflammatory pathways involved in gut and skin conditions, supporting immune balance rather than suppression. It is particularly useful in conditions such as IBS-type symptoms, food sensitivities, eczema, acne, and rosacea.

When it may fit

Who this is typically for.

  • Patients with gut inflammation, IBS-type symptoms, or food sensitivities
  • Patients with inflammatory skin conditions (eczema, acne, rosacea)
  • Patients wanting immune-calming support without immunosuppression
  • Patients who are sensitive to stronger peptides
KPV - common questions

What patients
most often ask.

How is KPV different from immunosuppressants?+

KPV calms inflammation without broadly suppressing the immune system, which makes it useful in chronic inflammatory and gut conditions without the broader downsides of immunosuppressive medications.

When it may fit

Who this is typically for.

These are common fit patterns from the approved catalog. Your provider determines whether treatment is appropriate.

  • <ul><li>Patients with gut inflammation, IBS-type symptoms, or food sensitivities</li><li>Patients with inflammatory skin conditions (eczema, acne, rosacea)</li><li>Patients wanting immune-calming support without immunosuppression</li><li>Patients who are sensitive to stronger peptides</li></ul>
Provider plan

How this option
is evaluated.

The plan is provider-determined after reviewing your assessment and safety factors.

  • DosingDaily, oral, sublingual, or injectable depending on protocol.
  • Typical duration6–8 weeks per cycle.
  • Safety and eligibilityYour provider reviews contraindications, medication interactions, goals, and safety factors before prescribing.
How care works
  • A licensed provider reviews your assessment before any treatment is recommended.
  • You see full pricing - visit fees, medication, labs, follow-up - before you commit.
  • Your plan can be adjusted, paused, or stopped based on response and safety. Your clinician is reachable - not a chatbot.
  • Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are dispensed only when prescribed by a licensed provider.

Start with
provider review.

If you are considering KPV, the first step is a free assessment. A provider determines whether it fits your goals and medical history.

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A provider determines whether treatment is clinically appropriate.

Important information
Lumora may prescribe FDA-approved or compounded medications when clinically appropriate. Compounded medications are not approved by the FDA and are dispensed by a licensed pharmacy under the supervision of a licensed provider.