Peptide
TB-500
Also known as: Thymosin beta-4 fragment
Risk:High riskStatus:Not approved
Plain-English definition
A peptide name commonly used in injury-recovery and performance-recovery claims.
Why it matters
Claims often blur TB-500 with thymosin beta-4 biology.
Status summary
Not approved for broad injury-recovery or longevity use.
Evidence summary
Human evidence for consumer recovery claims is weak.
Source links
- PubMed search: TB-500 thymosin beta-4 human - PubMed
Source-discovery link for primary literature and reviews.
- ClinicalTrials.gov search: TB-500 - ClinicalTrials.gov
Trial registry link for registered human studies.
Related claim checks
peptides
Does TB-500 speed injury recovery?
TB-500 injury-recovery claims are not supported by strong human clinical evidence.
Evidence:Early theoryRisk:High risk
Related articles
Guide
What is TB-500 and how is it different from thymosin beta-4?
TB-500 is usually marketed as a peptide fragment related to thymosin beta-4, but naming can blur important evidence and quality questions.
Evidence:Early theory