Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide derived from GHRP-1, featuring non-standard amino acids including alpha-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib) and D-2-naphthylalanine (D-2-Nal). It was developed as the first selective growth hormone secretagogue.
Commonly discussed at 200-300 mcg subcutaneous injection, 1-3 times daily. Often stacked with CJC-1295 (100 mcg CJC-1295 + 200 mcg Ipamorelin nightly). GH peak occurs around 40 minutes post-injection. Listed on WADA Prohibited List.
Mechanisms of Action
3Benefits
5Growth hormone release
HormonalProduces significant, dose-dependent increases in plasma GH levels in both animals and humans, mimicking natural pulsatile GH secretion.
Lean muscle mass
Body CompositionStimulates GH-mediated lean muscle growth, protein synthesis, and recovery through the GH/IGF-1 axis.
Fat loss
Body CompositionGH release promotes lipolysis and fat metabolism, supporting improved body composition.
Improved sleep quality
SleepGH secretagogues administered before bed can enhance deep sleep phases, aligning with natural nocturnal GH pulses.
Bone density support
RecoveryIpamorelin has been shown to induce longitudinal bone growth in rats, suggesting potential bone health benefits mediated by GH/IGF-1.
Dosage Data
3Study: This study investigated whether ghrelin mimetics, namely anamorelin and ipamorel... Year: 2024
Study: This study investigated whether ghrelin mimetics, namely anamorelin and ipamorel... Year: 2024
Study: The ability of the growth hormone secretagogue (GHS) Ipamorelin to counteract th... Year: 2001
Research Studies
20This study investigated whether ghrelin mimetics, namely anamorelin and ipamorelin, can alleviate we...
Physiology & behavior · Zengbing Lu, Man P Ngan, Julia Y H Liu, Lingqing Yang, Longl...
Growth Hormone-Releasing Peptide 6 (GHRP-6) (His-(D-Trp)-Ala-Trp-(D-Phe)-Lys-NH2) is an agonist of t...
Fish & shellfish immunology · Liz Hernández, Hanlet Camacho, Adriana Nuñez-Robainas, Danie...
The growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR) is a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) highly expres...
Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews · María P Cornejo, Emilio R Mustafá, Franco Barrile, Daniela C...
Ghrelin, a growth hormone-releasing peptide that was first discovered in the stomach of rats in 1999...
Peptides · Takeshi Tokudome, Kentaro Otani, Mikiya Miyazato, Kenji Kang...
Growth hormone (GH) increases lean body mass, decreases fat mass, increases exercise tolerance and m...
Sexual medicine reviews · John T Sigalos, Alexander W Pastuszak
Supplements that stack with Ipamorelin
3Magnesium on Examine
Magnesium supports GH release quality during sleep. Deficiency is common and suppresses slow-wave sleep, which is when Ipamorelin works.
Creatine on Examine
Creatine supports the lean mass gains that GH secretagogues facilitate. Best combined with resistance training.
Thorne Creatine Monohydrate
NSF Certified for Sport. Single-ingredient creatine monohydrate without fillers or solvents.
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This database is for educational and research purposes only. It is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before using any peptide or supplement.