What Does Thymosin Alpha 1 Do?
Clinical trials have been conducted to study the efficacy of thymosin alpha 1’s therapeutic capabilities as an immune-boosting agent, an anti-inflammatory, and possibly a Hepatitis B and C treatment.
Given the role that inflammation and immune health play in everything from disease development to the aging process itself, the possibilities for thymosin alpha 1 related peptide therapy could be very promising.
Another member of the thymosin family, thymosin beta 4, is a peptide therapy agent available to help boost tissue repair and promote a healthy immune system and anti-inflammatory responses to protect and promote healthy tissue repair and regeneration.
 
Why Do People Use Thymosin Alpha 1?
There are a variety of uses for thymosin alpha 1 — many of which are widely accepted and tested within the medical community. For example, a proprietary formation of TA1 called Zadaxin is approved in 30 countries for treating Hepatitis B, C, and even cancer.
Outside of that, TA1 is an effective immunomodulator. Because of that, some clinicians have used it to help control inflammation.
The Toll Inflammation Can Take on Your Body
Most active and health-conscious individuals are well aware and well-versed in the dangers of chronic inflammation. At first, inflammation is an important biological response to an injury or disease. The problem is that it’s meant to be temporary. When the inflammation switch is triggered but not turned off as it should be once the wound has healed or your immune system has kicked the illness or infection, it can actually turn rogue and put you at risk for a number of potentially serious health problems.
 
Like other biological and health aspects, some people may be more prone to inflammation than others.
Some of the most common signs and symptoms of inflammation include:
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Pain
Rash
Headaches
Chills
Depleted energy levels
Muscle stiffness
Joint pain and stiffness
Inflammation can be acute (sudden onset and short term) or chronic, and the associated health risks are generally linked to chronic inflammation.
Autoimmune Diseases — a Major Risk of an Immune System Gone Awry
Chronic inflammation increases the risk of autoimmune diseases where the immune system essentially overreacts, and attacks otherwise healthy tissue like it would a virus or bacteria. Some of the autoimmune diseases linked to inflammation are rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Other health risks associated with inflammation:
Sleep problems
Lung diseases like asthma and respiratory issues
Periodontal (gum) disease
Insulin resistance
Weak bones
Skin problems like psoriasis and premature aging
Depression
Like many health problems, inflammation has a number of possible culprits, some of which are partially attributable to lifestyle factors like an unhealthy diet and smoking, and others which are related to secondary health problems and the environment.
Chronic inflammation isn’t generally something that you should try to treat on your own. Autoimmune diseases are serious — and potentially life-threatening — and if you are having any symptoms you think might be because of chronic inflammation, you should see a doctor.