Beginner setup
Vial sizes vary by vendor. Smaller bottles are usually 3 mL; larger bottles are often 10 mL. Match the label on the vial you actually bought, then use the calculator below if you need to adjust.
Vial strength 10 mg
Bottle format often 3 mL
BAC water 3 mL
Concentration 3.33 mg/mL
Overview
KPV is a three-amino-acid fragment (lysine-proline-valine) of alpha-MSH with strong anti-inflammatory activity, particularly studied for gut barrier repair. Its tiny size means it survives digestion — some research routes it orally.
Preparation
Reconstitute a 10 mg vial with 3 mL of bacteriostatic water (BAC) for a ~3.33 mg/mL concentration. Refrigerate after mixing.
| Vial | BAC | Concentration |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | 3 mL | 3.33 mg/mL |
Protocol
| Period | Dose | Units (@ 3.33 mg/mL) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 200 mcg | 6 units (0.06 mL) | 1x/day |
| Week 2 | 300 mcg | 9 units (0.09 mL) | 1x/day |
| Week 3 | 400 mcg | 12 units (0.12 mL) | 1x/day |
| Weeks 4–8 | 500 mcg | 15 units (0.15 mL) | 1x/day |
Cycle
4–8 week cycles; can extend to 12 for gut protocols. Often stacked with BPC-157 for gastrointestinal work.