Supplement × Supplement·a caution·Insufficient evidence

Ashwagandha + Thymosin Alpha-1

Caution Insufficient evidence

Ashwagandha has immune and thyroid effects and could complicate autoimmune or immune-modulating protocols.

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Pair type
Caution
Evidence
Insufficient
Source citations
1
Scope
Supplement × Supplement
Last verified
June 4, 2026
CautionInsufficient evidence

What is happening. Ashwagandha has immune and thyroid effects and could complicate autoimmune or immune-modulating protocols.

Mechanism. Overlapping immunomodulatory effects.

Recommendation. Avoid combining in autoimmune disease or immunosuppression unless a clinician approves.

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Effect on the composite score

If both Ashwagandha and Thymosin Alpha-1 are in the same stack, this pair applies −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).

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Reference material

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  • 1King R et al. Thymosin alpha 1 review. World J Virol. 2020.Needs sourceNo link

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