Ipamorelin
MODERATE EVIDENCEAlso known as: GH secretagogue
Investigational
Educational Overview
A growth-hormone secretagogue studied for its selective GH-releasing effect.
Research Mechanism
Acts on the ghrelin/GH secretagogue receptor to raise GH in studies; long-term data is limited.
Areas of Study
- GH response (human studies)
Safety Considerations
Long-term outcome and safety data in healthy adults is limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it selective?
It is described as a relatively selective GH secretagogue in studies.
References
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