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LL-37

Also: Cathelicidin

Antimicrobial peptide used for chronic infections and biofilm.

Evidence
anecdotal
Legal status
research only
Half-life
Short
Routes
subq
What it is

LL-37 is the active form of the human cathelicidin peptide. It has broad antimicrobial activity and is studied for chronic Lyme, persistent biofilm, and skin infections.

Mechanism

Endogenous antimicrobial peptide. Disrupts bacterial and biofilm membranes; modulates immune response.

Outcomes it's matched to
  • Inflammation

    Inflammation Control

    Modulates inflammatory cascade alongside antimicrobial action.

    STRENGTH
    60%
  • Glow

    Skin, Hair & Glow

    Reduces colonization in inflammatory skin conditions.

    STRENGTH
    50%
Safety

Can produce strong Herxheimer-like reactions on initiation.

  • Pregnancy
  • Active autoimmune flare
Legal context

Research-only.

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