Thymosin Alpha-1 vs Cardiogen
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Immune SupportAnti-Aging & Longevity
Thymosin Alpha-1Anti-Aging & Longevity
Cardiogen- Summary
- Thymosin Alpha-1 is a naturally occurring 28-amino acid peptide derived from the thymus gland. It is a powerful immune modulator approved in many countries for treating chronic hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and as an adjunct in cancer immunotherapy.
- 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.
- Half-Life
- 2–3 hours
- Short (minutes); gene-regulatory effects persist longer
- Admin Route
- SubQ
- SubQ, Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 0.8–1.6 mg
- 10 mg per day
- Frequency
- Twice weekly
- Daily for 10–30 days
- Key Benefits
- Enhances T-cell and NK cell activity
- Supports recovery from viral and bacterial infections
- May reduce inflammation systemically
- Supports healthy aging and immune resilience
- Improves vaccine response
- Supports liver health
- May help with chronic fatigue syndrome and post-viral conditions
- Approved in multiple countries for hepatitis B and C treatment
- 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
- Side Effects
- Injection site irritation
- Mild flu-like symptoms initially (immune activation)
- Fatigue (rare)
- Generally well tolerated in available research
- Mild injection site reactions
- No significant adverse cardiovascular events reported at standard doses
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