Thymulin-Zinc: Rebalancing Immunity with Age

Thymulin-Zinc: Rebalancing Immunity with Age

July 6, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 172

About this episode

This episode focuses on Thymulin-Zinc and its role in rebalancing immunity with age.

In this 172nd episode I continue with my mini-series on peptide therapy with a focus on Thymulin-Zinc. We will cover what the thymus gland is/does, how it changes with age, the mechanisms by which Thymulin‑Zinc supports immune‑endocrine communication and neuroimmune health, practical clinical uses and dosing, and safety considerations for integrating this peptide into longevity‑focused care. If you’re curious about restoring immune coordination rather than just boosting immunity, or if you struggle with ongoing immune challenges including things like Post-COVID syndrome, chronic Epstein-Barr infection, etc., this episode is for you. References: Bach JF, Dardenne M. Thymulin, a zinc-dependent hormone. Med Oncol Tumor Pharmacother . 1989;6:25–29. doi:10.1007/BF02985220. Chandratilleke D, Marsh JA. The effect of thymulin on avian IL-2 receptor expression. Int J Immunopharmacol . 2000;22(11):887–896. doi:10.1016/S0192-0561(00)00051-5. Chrousos GP, Kino T. Glucocorticoid signaling in the cell: expanding clinical implications to complex human behavioral and somatic disorders. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab . 2007;292(1):E9–E18. doi:10.1152/ajpendo.00085.2007. Goya RG, Scapagnini G…

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Host: Jim Chialtas

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Organizations: Med Oncol Tumor Pharmacother

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