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Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1)

Immune-system peptide. Approved in many countries for hepatitis B/C and as adjunct to chemotherapy. Used here for chronic immune issues and post-illness recovery.

Immune
Evidence: Moderate
Half-life
~2 hours
Route
Subcutaneous
Cycle
4-8 weeks
Schedule
1-2x weekly
In plain English

Thymosin Alpha-1 is the immune-system peptide. Approved in many countries for hepatitis and as adjunct to chemotherapy. Used here for chronic immune issues, post-illness recovery, or as a winter immune-support tool.

Status & legality
Natty?
Not natty
FDA
Not approved

Not FDA approved in the U.S. Has orphan drug status for some indications. Approved in 35+ countries (sold as Zadaxin) for hepatitis B/C and chemotherapy adjunct.

Compounding
Category 1

Compounding pharmacies may prepare under physician prescription (post Feb 2026 reclassification, pending formal FDA publication).

WADA
Not listed

Interpretation varies — falls outside explicit S2 listing.

Prescribed

Yes outside the U.S. — prescribed by hepatology / oncology providers in countries where Zadaxin is approved.

Who it's for

  • Users with chronic immune issues
  • Post-illness recovery support
  • Cancer / hepatitis-adjunct context under medical care

What to expect

  1. Week 1

    Subtle. Energy / immune-feel often shifts first.

  2. Week 4

    Chronic-illness markers improve in clinical contexts.

  3. Week 8

    Plateau. Cycle off.

Dosing protocol

1.6 mg sub-q, twice weekly. In clinical settings, dosing is condition-specific.

Stacks well with

BPC-157 for gut + immune protocols
Standalone

Side effects

01Generally well tolerated
02Mild injection-site irritation

When NOT to use

  • Active immunosuppression therapy (talk to provider)
  • Pregnancy / nursing

Bloodwork to monitor

  • CBC if running long-term

Common mistakes

  • Treating it like an acute immune fix
  • Skipping cycle breaks
  • Underdosing for chronic conditions

Educational only. User-specific dosing is between you and a qualified provider.

Frequently asked

What is Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1)?+
Thymosin Alpha-1 is the immune-system peptide. Approved in many countries for hepatitis and as adjunct to chemotherapy. Used here for chronic immune issues, post-illness recovery, or as a winter immune-support tool.
Is Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1) FDA approved?+
Not FDA approved in the U.S. Has orphan drug status for some indications. Approved in 35+ countries (sold as Zadaxin) for hepatitis B/C and chemotherapy adjunct.
Is Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1) banned by WADA?+
Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1) is not currently on the WADA prohibited list. Interpretation varies — falls outside explicit S2 listing.
Are you still natty after taking Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1)?+
No. Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1) is a performance-enhancing peptide and would disqualify a strict natty claim.
Do doctors prescribe Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1)?+
Yes outside the U.S. — prescribed by hepatology / oncology providers in countries where Zadaxin is approved.
What's the typical dose of Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1)?+
1.6 mg sub-q, twice weekly. In clinical settings, dosing is condition-specific.
What are the side effects of Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1)?+
Common side effects include: Generally well tolerated; Mild injection-site irritation. Less common effects and full safety details are on the entry page.
How long until Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1) starts working?+
Subtle. Energy / immune-feel often shifts first.