Sermorelin
ResearchThe first 29 amino acids of GHRH. Was FDA approved for growth hormone deficiency and remains one of the most studied GHRH analogs for body composition and anti-aging.
Growth HormoneBody CompositionAnti-Aging
Half Life
~10-20 minutes
Time to Results
4-8 weeks
Administration
SubQ injection
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Beginner Friendly
Storage Difficulty
Injection FrequencyDaily
Cost$$$
🐾 Griffin Says...
One of the OG GHRH analogs with actual FDA approval history. A clinical study showed a 2.78 lb increase in lean body mass over 16 weeks. That's not flashy, but it's real human data.
Benefits
- GH stimulation
- Lean body mass improvement
- Fat reduction
- Improved sleep
- Bone density support
Best For
- Anti-aging research
- Body composition
- GH deficiency research
Body Systems
EndocrineMusculoskeletalMetabolic
Mechanisms of Action
- GHRH receptor agonist
- Stimulates pulsatile GH release from pituitary
- Increases IGF-1
Side Effects
| Effect | Frequency | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Injection site redness | Common | Mild |
| Facial flushing | Uncommon | Mild |
| Headache | Uncommon | Mild |
Contraindications
Active cancer, hypothyroidism (monitor), pregnancy
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