28-residue chain
Immune optimisation
Targets age-related immune decline, NK-cell activity and immune balance.
Routine immune supportrecommended
General longevity and thymic support; usually run twice a year (before winter and in spring).
Acute immune stress
During acute viral or immune stress.
Route: Subcutaneous: abdominal fat pad or outer thigh.
Timing: Any time; evenings before bed are preferred.
Refrigerate upright (36-46 °F). Use within 21 days. Roll or swirl; do not shake.
12-16 weeks off. Typically run twice a year (before winter and in spring).
Why:
What sources report this compound changes, or say to check. A record of the evidence, not targets or advice.
CD3 and CD4 counts rose with thymosin alpha 1 in sepsis RCTs; the review rates the evidence low quality (small samples, weak reporting). Patients were critically ill, not healthy adults.
Thymosin alpha 1 in sepsis: systematic review of RCTs (BMC Infect Dis 2016)