Growth Hormone
Ipamorelin
Selective growth hormone secretagogue — pulses natural GH release without cortisol spikes.
Educational only. Not medical advice. Dosages listed reflect what is commonly reported in research and user communities — consult a licensed physician before self-administering.
Typical dose
200–300 mcg 1–3× daily
Route
Subcutaneous
Half-life
~2 hours
Cycle
8–12 weeks on, 4 weeks off
What it does
- Increased endogenous GH release
- Improved sleep quality reported by users
- Minimal impact on cortisol or prolactin (unlike GHRP-2/6)
- May support recovery and body composition over months
Honest limitations
- Effects are modest compared to exogenous HGH
- Requires consistent dosing
Reconstitution example
Vial size
5 mg
BAC water
2.5 ml
Concentration
2.00 mg/ml
To dose 0.3 mg, draw 15 units on a U-100 insulin syringe.
Open the calculator with your own numbers →Injection
Route
Subcutaneous
Needle
29–31g insulin syringe
Timing
Pre-bed and/or post-workout on empty stomach (no food 2 h before/after)
Stacking
Commonly stacked with CJC-1295 (no DAC) for synergistic GH pulse.
Side effects
- Head rush / flush at injection
- Hunger increase
- Water retention
Contraindications
- Active cancer
- Pregnancy
- Under 25 (still developing)
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Where to buy
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