Peptide
Sermorelin
GHRH Analog
Prescription (Compounded)Human StudiesInjection (SubQ)
Half-life
~10-20 minutes
Common dose
200-500mcg/night
How it works
Analog of endogenous GHRH. Stimulates the pituitary gland to produce and release natural growth hormone rather than replacing it externally.
Commonly used for
HGH stimulationAnti-agingSleep
Potential benefits
- Historically FDA approved (now discontinued as standalone)
- Can be legally prescribed and compounded by doctors
- Stimulates natural GH production rather than replacing it
- Improves sleep, recovery, and body composition gradually
- Lower cost than synthetic HGH
Risks and downsides
- Short half-life — requires daily injections
- Requires cold storage
- Less potent than synthetic HGH
- Often only available through compounding pharmacies
- Effects are subtle and take months to notice
Heads up: This is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Many compounds here are not FDA approved for human use. Please talk to a doctor before starting anything.
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