Growth Hormone Secretagogues

Ipamorelin

A selective growth hormone secretagogue that stimulates GH release with minimal side effects.

C38H49N9O5Half-life: 2 hoursMolar mass: 711.87 g/mol

⚠ Research & Educational Use Only. Ipamorelin is a research chemical documented here for scientific education. All information references peer-reviewed literature and preclinical/clinical study data. Not for human consumption. Not medical advice. Consult a licensed researcher or healthcare professional before any laboratory use.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Amanda Reid, MDWritten by the KnowYourPeptide Research TeamLast updated April 2026
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Key Takeaways
  • Stimulates natural growth hormone release
  • Promotes fat loss and body recomposition
  • Enhances muscle growth and lean body mass
  • Ipamorelin is not FDA-approved for human use. It is a research chemical for scientific study only.

Research At a Glance

  • Stimulates natural growth hormone release
  • Promotes fat loss and body recomposition
  • Enhances muscle growth and lean body mass
  • Improves sleep quality and recovery
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What is Ipamorelin?

Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide and one of the most selective growth hormone secretagogues (GHS) available for research. It works by binding to ghrelin receptors (GHS-R1a) in the pituitary gland, stimulating the release of growth hormone without significantly affecting cortisol, prolactin, or ACTH levels — making it notably cleaner than other GHS peptides like GHRP-6. Ipamorelin produces a strong, clean pulse of growth hormone that mimics natural physiological GH release. It is often combined with a GHRH analog like CJC-1295 for synergistic effects.

Key Research Benefits

Documented effects observed in preclinical and clinical studies on Ipamorelin. See all Growth Hormone Secretagogues peptides for comparison.

Stimulates natural growth hormone release
Promotes fat loss and body recomposition
Enhances muscle growth and lean body mass
Improves sleep quality and recovery
Anti-aging effects on skin, hair, and connective tissue
Increases IGF-1 levels
Minimal effect on cortisol and prolactin (unlike GHRP-6)
Supports bone density over long-term use

Common Stacks

Ipamorelin is frequently combined with the following peptides for synergistic effects. Click any peptide to compare profiles before deciding.

The gold-standard GH stack - Ipamorelin provides a clean GH pulse while CJC-1295 extends the release window for sustained elevation.

CJC-1295 profile

Sermorelin (GHRH) + Ipamorelin (GHRP) is the synergistic dual-mechanism GH stack that produces 8-15x more GH than either alone.

Sermorelin profile

Stacked for improved sleep quality, since Ipamorelin's GH release is highest during deep sleep stages.

DSIP profile

Sermorelin (GHRH) combined with Ipamorelin (GHRP) produces synergistic GH release greater than either compound alone.

Sermorelin profile

Side Effects & Risks

Adverse effects reported in the research literature. All data sourced from preclinical and clinical study reports.

Water retention, especially at higher doses
Mild tingling or numbness in the extremities
Increased hunger (less than GHRP-6)
Potential for carpal tunnel syndrome at high doses
Headaches at injection time
May cause temporary fatigue post-injection

Dosing Data from the Literature

Doses referenced below are sourced from published preclinical and clinical studies. Use the peptide dose calculator to convert these values to injection volume.

Research Dosing Protocol

Typical research dosing: 200–300 mcg per injection, administered 1–3 times daily. Most common protocol is 2x daily (morning and evening) or pre-bedtime for maximum GH pulse during sleep. Often stacked with CJC-1295 DAC or Mod GRF 1-29.

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Administration in Research Settings

Standard reconstitution and administration methodology for laboratory research use.

Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water and administer via subcutaneous injection. Inject on an empty stomach or 2 hours after a meal for best results (high insulin blunts GH release). Inject 30–60 minutes before bed to align with natural GH pulses. Rotate injection sites. Standard cycle: 8–12 weeks on, then break.

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Quick Reference

Half-Life
2 hours
Molar Mass
711.87 g/mol
Formula
C38H49N9O5
Legal Status
Research chemical — not approved by the FDA for human use. Legal to purchase for research purposes in most countries.
Storage
Lyophilized: store at -20°C to -80°C for long-term; 2–8°C for up to 3 months. Reconstituted: 2–8°C, use within 28 days.

Research Use Only

This information is for educational research purposes only. This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.