Ipamorelin vs Tesamorelin

Compare the research profiles of Ipamorelin and Tesamorelin. Read the individual guides for evidence and limitations.

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Ipamorelin

Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin (Egrifta)

Detailed Comparison

Aspect	Ipamorelin	Tesamorelin
Overview	A growth hormone releasing peptide (GHRP) that stimulates natural GH production. Popular for its selectivity - it doesn't significantly affect cortisol or prolactin levels....	An FDA-approved GHRH analog originally for HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Increasingly used off-label for abdominal fat reduction and muscle growth. One of the few FDA-approved GH-related peptides....
Research topics (not established benefits)	Muscle growth Fat loss Sleep improvement	Abdominal fat reduction HIV lipodystrophy (approved use) Muscle growth (off-label)
Side Effects	Water retention Increased hunger Tingling or numbness	Injection site reactions Joint pain Swelling
Mechanism	Binds to ghrelin receptors in the pituitary gland, stimulating the release of growth hormone. More selective than other GHRPs with fewer side effects....	Stimulates the pituitary gland to produce and release growth hormone naturally. Unlike synthetic HGH, it works through the body's own regulatory mecha...

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