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Cardiogen vs TB-500

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Anti-Aging & Longevity
Cardiogen
Recovery & Repair
TB-500
Summary
Cardiogen is a tetrapeptide bioregulator (Ala-Glu-Asp-Arg) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson. It is a tissue-specific bioregulator for the heart and myocardium, designed to normalize cardiomyocyte function and support cardiac tissue regeneration. Research has demonstrated cardioprotective effects, improved cardiac rhythm, and benefits in recovery from ischemic injury.
TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of Thymosin Beta-4, a naturally occurring peptide found in nearly all human and animal cells. It promotes cell migration to injury sites, accelerates tissue regeneration, and reduces chronic inflammation.
Half-Life
Short (minutes); gene-regulatory effects persist longer
2–3 hours
Admin Route
SubQ, Oral
SubQ, IM
Research
Typical Dose
10 mg per day
2–2.5 mg
Frequency
Daily for 10–30 days
Twice weekly
Key Benefits
  • Cardioprotective effects on myocardial tissue
  • Normalization of cardiomyocyte protein synthesis
  • May improve cardiac rhythm and conduction
  • Support for recovery from ischemic cardiac events
  • Anti-aging effects on heart tissue
  • Potential reduction in cardiac fibrosis
  • Often combined with Epithalon for comprehensive cardiovascular longevity support
  • Enhances muscle tissue regeneration
  • Accelerates healing of wounds and injuries
  • Reduces inflammation and pain
  • Improves flexibility and mobility
  • Promotes new blood vessel formation
  • Supports hair growth and skin health
  • May improve cardiac function after injury
  • Systemic healing effect — works at distance from injection site
Side Effects
  • Generally well tolerated in available research
  • Mild injection site reactions
  • No significant adverse cardiovascular events reported at standard doses
  • Injection site discomfort
  • Fatigue (rare)
  • Headache (rare)
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