Ipamorelin

peptide

Growth-hormone secretagogue (ghrelin/GHRP receptor agonist)

Research status · Not FDA-approved

Not FDA-approved for human use. Tested in early research; available (where legal) via compounding. Verify current compounding status.

Ipamorelin is a selective growth-hormone secretagogue often discussed alongside CJC-1295. It is not approved; human data are limited.

How it works

Agonist at the ghrelin/growth-hormone-secretagogue receptor, prompting a pulse of the body's own growth hormone with relatively selective action.

Commonly discussed use cases

Recovery (discussed)
Sleep (discussed)
Body composition (discussed)

Supposed / potential benefits

Selective GH release with less effect on cortisol/prolactin than older GHRPs (reported)

Common side effects

Headache
Flushing
Increased hunger
Injection-site reactions
Water retention

Warnings & contraindications

Not FDA-approved; long-term safety unknown
Unregulated sourcing risk
GH-axis stimulation warrants clinician oversight and labs

Typical timing considerations

Community discussions mention pre-sleep/fasted timing; only a clinician should direct this.

Administration route

Subcutaneous injection

Storage

Refrigerate after reconstitution; follow clinician/pharmacy instructions.

Questions to ask your clinician

What monitoring do you recommend on the GH axis?
Any interactions with my current medications?
What outcome would tell us it's worth continuing?

Commonly tracked in Reta

Sleep ratingRecoveryHunger changesInjection site rotationLab dates

Tracking fields organize user-entered, clinician-directed routines — Reta never recommends or computes doses.

Sources

PubMed — ipamorelin ↗

Track this in Reta

Beta members get a ready-made tracker for Ipamorelin — schedule, dose log, injection-site rotation, reminders, and check-ins — for organizing a clinician-directed routine. Personal tracking is available to everyone during the Public Beta.

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