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Thymulin vs SS-31 (Elamipretide)

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

Immune Support
Thymulin
Anti-Aging & Longevity
SS-31 (Elamipretide)
Summary
Thymulin is a nonapeptide hormone produced exclusively by the thymic epithelium. It requires zinc for biological activity and plays a critical role in T-lymphocyte maturation, differentiation, and immune regulation. Thymulin levels decline dramatically with age, contributing to immunosenescence.
SS-31 (Elamipretide) is a synthetic mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide that concentrates in the inner mitochondrial membrane and protects cardiolipin from oxidative damage. It is one of the most promising mitochondrial longevity compounds, studied in clinical trials for heart failure, renal disease, and age-associated mitochondrial dysfunction.
Half-Life
~30 minutes active half-life
~2–5 hours
Admin Route
SubQ
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
20-30 mcg
5–10 mg
Frequency
10 days per month (Khavinson protocol)
Daily to several times per week
Key Benefits
  • Enhances T-cell maturation and differentiation
  • Boosts NK cell cytotoxic activity
  • Reduces inflammatory cytokine production (TNF-α, IL-1)
  • Anti-nociceptive (pain-reducing) properties
  • Restores age-related immune decline
  • Anti-inflammatory via serotonin pathway modulation
  • Restores mitochondrial function and ATP production
  • Protects inner mitochondrial membrane cardiolipin
  • Reduces mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS)
  • Improves exercise capacity and reduces fatigue
  • Cardioprotective — studied in heart failure trials
  • Renoprotective — reduces ischemic kidney injury
  • Anti-aging via mitochondrial preservation
  • Potential in neurodegenerative disease prevention
Side Effects
  • Injection site reactions
  • Mild fatigue initially as immune system activates
  • Injection site irritation
  • Nausea (rare)
  • Generally well-tolerated in clinical trials
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