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LL-37

peptide

Antimicrobial research peptide

Research status · Not FDA-approved

Not FDA-approved; a research peptide. Human evidence for supplemental use is limited. Verify legality/sourcing.

LL-37 is a naturally occurring antimicrobial peptide studied in immune and wound-context research. It is not approved for human use, and supplemental-use evidence is limited — clinician guidance is essential.

How it works

A human cathelicidin peptide with roles in innate immunity and antimicrobial defense (largely preclinical for supplemental use).

Commonly discussed use cases

  • Immune/wound research (discussed)

Supposed / potential benefits

  • Roles studied in research settings — not established as a supplement

Common side effects

  • Injection-site reactions
  • Limited human safety data

Warnings & contraindications

  • Not FDA-approved; human safety/efficacy not established
  • Unregulated sourcing risk

Typical timing considerations

No established regimen; any use should be clinician-directed.

Administration route

Subcutaneous injection

Storage

Refrigerate after reconstitution; follow instructions.

Questions to ask your clinician

  • What human evidence exists for my goal?
  • How would we monitor safety?

Commonly tracked in Reta

Doses loggedTarget symptom ratingInjection site rotation

Tracking fields organize user-entered, clinician-directed routines — Reta never recommends or computes doses.

Sources

Track this in Reta

Beta members get a ready-made tracker for LL-37 — schedule, dose log, injection-site rotation, reminders, and check-ins — for organizing a clinician-directed routine. Personal tracking is available to everyone during the Public Beta.

Reta is a tracking and education tool — not a medical provider. Nothing here is a diagnosis, treatment, prescription, or dosing recommendation. Peptides and medications should only be used under the direction of a licensed clinician. Talk to a qualified clinician before starting, stopping, combining, or changing anything. Many compounds below are not FDA-approved for human use; some are investigational or sold through unregulated channels where purity and dosing are not guaranteed.