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KPV

Lysine-Proline-Valine

Restricted

KPV is typically discussed for inflammatory and gut support, but it remains a restricted compounding ingredient today.

Current status

Restricted

Inflammation- and GI-related interest, with current federal compounding constraints still in play.

FDA category

Category 2

Can pharmacies compound this?

No

Reclassification expected?

Yes

Often considered a second-wave peptide that could benefit if FDA policy softens broadly.

Primary Use

Inflammation- and GI-related interest

GI interestskin-related interestrecovery-related interest

Regulatory Timeline

Feb 27, 2026

Political pressure and market expectations increased around a future peptide reclassification review.

Sep 29, 2023

Current status signal recorded: Remains in the restricted class for routine compounding..

Mar 15, 2023

FDA peptide compounding scrutiny intensified across 503A and 503B channels.

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State-specific notes

California

Generally unavailable from compliant in-state sources.