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IGF-1 LR3 vs Thymosin Beta-4

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

Anabolic & IGF
IGF-1 LR3
Recovery & RepairAnti-Aging & Longevity
Thymosin Beta-4
Summary
IGF-1 LR3 is a synthetic analog of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 with an extended half-life. It is one of the most potent anabolic peptides available, directly stimulating muscle cell hyperplasia and hypertrophy, and is the downstream mediator of many of GH's anabolic effects.
Thymosin Beta-4 is an endogenous 43-amino acid peptide that is the primary intracellular actin sequestering peptide. It promotes tissue repair, reduces inflammation, regenerates hair follicles, and protects cardiac tissue. Closely related to TB-500 (the active fragment), it is used for systemic tissue recovery and anti-aging.
Half-Life
20–30 hours
Not well characterized; likely similar to TB-500 (~1–2 hours)
Admin Route
SubQ, IM
SubQ, IM
Research
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Typical Dose
40–80 mcg
5–10 mg
Frequency
Once daily or split twice daily
2x per week (loading), then 1x per week (maintenance)
Key Benefits
  • Direct muscle hypertrophy via IGF-1R stimulation
  • Muscle hyperplasia (new fiber formation) — unique among peptides
  • Rapid gains in lean muscle mass
  • Accelerated recovery from training and injury
  • Increased nutrient uptake by muscle cells
  • Fat oxidation enhancement
  • Bone density improvement
  • Cartilage and connective tissue repair
  • Systemic tissue repair and regeneration
  • Promotes cardiac recovery after myocardial infarction
  • Hair follicle regeneration and anti-hair-loss
  • Anti-inflammatory (systemic)
  • Wound healing acceleration
  • Neuroprotection after brain injury
  • Protects against ischemia-reperfusion injury
  • Anti-aging at cellular level
  • Synergizes powerfully with BPC-157
Side Effects
  • Hypoglycemia (significant risk — insulin-like activity)
  • Acromegaly-like effects with excessive long-term use
  • Jaw and hand swelling
  • Organ hypertrophy with extreme doses
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  • Generally very well tolerated
  • Injection site reactions
  • Mild fatigue at initiation (repair signaling)
  • Rare: mild inflammatory response
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