Thymosin alpha-1
A peptide people use for the immune system. It is not FDA-approved, and the FDA says safety facts are not good enough.
Pending medical review
What is it?
Thymosin alpha-1 is a peptide. You may see it called Ta1. Your body makes a version of it in the thymus, a small gland in your chest.
Why do people use it?
Some people say it boosts the immune system. These are claims for most uses. They are not proven facts.
Does it really work?
The FDA says the safety facts are not good enough to understand the risks of pharmacy-mixed thymosin alpha-1.
Is it safe? Side effects
- The FDA says it does not have enough safety facts about Thymosin alpha-1 in people.
- The FDA warns your body might fight it like a germ. Doctors call this an immune reaction.
- Products may have unwanted bits left over from how they were made.
Is it legal in the US?
No. Thymosin alpha-1 is not an FDA-approved medicine. (The FDA is the US agency that checks if medicines are safe and work.) The FDA put Thymosin alpha-1 on a list of things that may be risky when a pharmacy mixes them into a medicine.
Talk to your doctor
Do not start any peptide on your own. Ask a doctor first. We never share doses or tell you where to buy. Print our doctor questions sheet.
FAQ
What is Thymosin alpha-1?
Thymosin alpha-1 is a peptide. You may see it called Ta1. Your body makes a version of it in the thymus, a small gland in your chest.
Does Thymosin alpha-1 work?
The FDA says the safety facts are not good enough to understand the risks of pharmacy-mixed thymosin alpha-1.
Is Thymosin alpha-1 legal in the US?
No. Thymosin alpha-1 is not an FDA-approved medicine. (The FDA is the US agency that checks if medicines are safe and work.) The FDA put Thymosin alpha-1 on a list of things that may be risky when a pharmacy mixes them into a medicine.