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VIP
Also known as Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide, Aviptadil.
What it is
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide is a 28-amino-acid hormone found throughout the gut, lungs and nervous system. As a drug it is called aviptadil, and it has been through human trials without reaching approval. It is widely used intranasally within chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and mould-illness protocols.
What the full entry covers
The book carries the rest of this entry:
- Where the research stands, with every claim cited
- What people commonly ask, and what the research shows so far
- Dosing in four labelled bands, described and not recommended
- Side effects, serious risks, cautions and interactions
- Questions to discuss with your doctor
- How it compares with LL-37, KPV, Larazotide
Related entries
A certificate of analysis tells you what is in a vial. The evidence rating above tells you whether the compound has been shown to work in humans. Neither answers the other's question. How to read a certificate of analysis.
This page describes what is known and not known about VIP. It is not medical advice and not a recommendation to use it.