Larazotide

GutInvestigational (Phase 3 stopped)

Also known as: AT-1001

A tight-junction regulator developed for celiac disease and "leaky gut".

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How it works

Blocks zonulin signaling so the gaps between intestinal cells stay closed.

Evidence by goal

GoalGradeWhat the grade means
Gut healthBHuman trials (smaller, mixed, or approved outside the US)

At a glance

Route
Oral capsule
Half-life
Acts locally in gut

Reported dosing

0.5 mg three times daily (trial dose).

Timing: 15 minutes before each meal.

Cycle: Trials ran 12 weeks.

From approved labels where they exist, otherwise from published trials and practitioner reports.

Side effects

  • Headache, mild GI upset

Who should avoid it

  • Not a replacement for a gluten-free diet

Often combined with

Alone.

Key findings

Phase 2 reduced symptoms at 0.5 mg. Phase 3 was stopped in 2022 after an interim look showed it was unlikely to beat placebo.

Where it is legal (Oct 2026)

USNot approved
CanadaNot approved
MexicoNot approved
EUNot approved

Sources

Open Larazotide in the Peptide Guide Compare all peptides by goal

Last reviewed November 2026. Regulatory status reflects the US unless noted and changes often.

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