TB-500 vs MK-677 (Ibutamoren)
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Recovery & Repair
TB-500Growth Hormone Peptides
MK-677 (Ibutamoren)- Summary
- 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.
- MK-677 (Ibutamoren) is an orally active, non-peptide ghrelin receptor agonist that increases growth hormone and IGF-1 levels. Unlike injectable GHRPs, it can be taken orally and has a 24-hour half-life, making it convenient for sustained GH optimization.
- Half-Life
- 2–3 hours
- 24 hours
- Admin Route
- SubQ, IM
- Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 2–2.5 mg
- 10–25 mg
- Frequency
- Twice weekly
- Once daily
- Key Benefits
- 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
- Increases lean muscle mass
- Enhances bone density
- Improves sleep quality and REM sleep
- Accelerates recovery from training
- Increases appetite
- May improve skin elasticity and appearance
- Supports fat loss while maintaining muscle
- Oral administration — no injections required
- 24-hour half-life allows once-daily dosing
- Side Effects
- Injection site discomfort
- Fatigue (rare)
- Headache (rare)
- Increased appetite (significant in some users)
- Water retention and puffiness
- Elevated blood glucose / insulin resistance (monitor in diabetics)
- Lethargy initially
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