Ipamorelin
A selective growth-hormone secretagogue peptide—stimulates GH with less appetite spike than older GHRPs.
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Ipamorelin
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Pharmacokinetic snapshot
Reference values from published sources—not prescribing or dosing advice. Cosmetic INCI peptides do not belong here; injectable and prescription contexts only.
- Half-life
- ~2 hours
- Typical dose range
- 100–500 mcg
- Common frequency
- Often 1–3×/day in stacks (unapproved)
Source: PubMed ipamorelin
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: 1611 indexed papers (search PubMed)
- The emerging landscape of performance-enhancing peptides modulating GH-IGF1 axis: bridging the gap between clinical evidence and patient self-administration. · Frontiers in endocrinology
- 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
Clinical trials: 1223 studies on ClinicalTrials.gov (view search)
- Saliva and Plasma Endocannabinoids Concentrations According to Feeding Status and Body Mass Index · COMPLETED
- Abdominal Obesity, Cardiovascular Inflammation, and Effects of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone Analogue · WITHDRAWN
- Snacks and Satiety · TERMINATED
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Technique Comparison for Weight Loss · NOT_YET_RECRUITING
- Evaluation of Amino Acids Bioavailability in a Food Product Based on a Vegetable Protein Combination · COMPLETED
- Effect of Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate in Healthy Lean Females · UNKNOWN
- Progesterone Amplifies Estrogen-stimulated Growth Hormone Secretion in Older Women · COMPLETED
- Dopamine Release to Food Reward in Bulimia Nervosa · UNKNOWN
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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Educational only—not medical advice. Many compounds here are banned in sport and not FDA-approved for OTC use.