Ipamorelin
A selective growth-hormone secretagogue peptide—stimulates GH with less appetite spike than older GHRPs.
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✨ real molecule sketch
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Ipamorelin
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Structure (cute edition)
✨ real molecule sketch
This peptide is a short chain of about 4 amino acids—think of it as a tiny protein necklace on your label.
INCI: Ipamorelin · ~4 amino acids in our simplified view
Research & public records
Counts and links from public databases (PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Wikidata, NIH drug nomenclature). Educational only — not medical advice.
Knowledge base: chemical compound — Wikipedia
PubMed: 1605 indexed papers (search PubMed)
- Injectable Peptides in Sports Medicine: A Structured Narrative Review of Evidence, Safety, and Antidoping Implications. · JBJS reviews
- Therapeutic Peptides in Aesthetic, Metabolic and Endocrine Conditions: Effects, Safety, Clinical Applications, and Future Perspectives. · International journal of molecular sciences
- Therapeutic peptides in gerontology: mechanisms and applications for healthy aging. · Frontiers in aging
- Safety and Efficacy of Approved and Unapproved Peptide Therapies for Musculoskeletal Injuries and Athletic Performance. · Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
- A new era of doping? Use of peptide and peptide-analog drugs in recreational and professional sport and bodybuilding: a critical review. · The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness
- Therapeutic Peptides in Orthopaedics: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions. · Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews
- Injectable Peptide Therapy: A Primer for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Physicians. · The American journal of sports medicine
- The growth hormone secretagogue receptor 1a agonists, anamorelin and ipamorelin, inhibit cisplatin-induced weight loss in ferrets: Anamorelin also exhibits anti-emetic effects via a central mechanism. · Physiology & behavior
Clinical trials: 1218 studies on ClinicalTrials.gov (view search)
- Safety and Efficacy of Ipamorelin for Management of Post-Operative Ileus · COMPLETED
- Safety and Efficacy of Ipamorelin Compared to Placebo for the Recovery of Gastrointestinal Function · COMPLETED
- The Leeds Women's Wellbeing (LWW) Study · COMPLETED
- Dose Response Relationship Between Fat Ingestion and Metabolism · COMPLETED
- Protein Supplementation Intervention on Body Weight · RECRUITING
- Appetite Response to Meals With Different Protein Sources in Women With PCOS · RECRUITING
- Dietary Supplementation Effects on Bowel Movement Frequency and Intestinal Biological Markers in Seniors Presenting Slowed Intestinal Transit · COMPLETED
- Exercise Post-Diagnosis of Breast Cancer · COMPLETED
ChEMBL: IPAMORELIN · max phase 2.0
What brands say it does
Ipamorelin binds ghrelin receptors and triggers pituitary GH release without strongly raising cortisol or prolactin. Clinics pair it with CJC-1295 for anti-aging and body-composition goals. Not FDA-approved for OTC use; WADA-prohibited in sport.
Where you’ll find it
Anti-aging clinics, TRT/peptide therapy practices, and research markets.
Other names you might see
Growth hormone secretagogue
GHRP analog
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