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TB-500: evidence, claims & regulatory status

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Independent evidence aggregator. Not a clinic, not medical advice. · Updated 2026-07-21 · How we grade evidence

Recovery & inflammation PCAC: Committee vote pending (July 23-24, 2026)

A synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4 marketed for tissue repair and recovery. FDA did not identify human administration data; injectable-route risks were flagged.

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What it is

A seven-amino-acid synthetic fragment related to the protein thymosin beta-4. Marketed for wound healing and sports recovery. Evidence is largely preclinical.

Also known as: Thymosin beta-4 fragment

Why people search it now

High demand in male fitness/recovery, frequently compared with BPC-157. It is scheduled for review at the FDA July 23, 2026 compounding advisory committee meeting.

Claims by evidence grade

ClaimStrongest evidence
Wound healingR Regulatory only
Tissue / sports recoveryC Animal
Injury repairC Animal

Regulatory status

FDA staff reviewed a nominated lyophilized powder for injection, found no identified human administration data, and flagged injectable immunogenicity, aggregation, impurity, and characterization concerns. Staff proposed not adding TB-500.

Known risks & evidence gaps

No human safety/efficacy data identified by FDA. Injectable immunogenicity and impurity concerns. Anti-doping relevance makes athlete use hazardous.

FAQ

Is TB-500 the same as thymosin beta-4?

It is a synthetic fragment related to thymosin beta-4, not the full protein.

Is TB-500 approved for people?

No. FDA proposed not adding it to the compounding list and did not identify human administration data.

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