Sermorelin

At a glance

The one with a prescription route. Weakest per dose. Evidence grade A / B on an A-to-D scale.

Reported practice from trials and the community, not a recommendation for anyone.

What is Sermorelin used for?

Researchers have studied Sermorelin for longest clinical history, natural gh stimulation, deep sleep, and more. In plain terms: The GH peptide with the longest clinical history. Used for decades in research and hormone clinics. Less potent than newer options but the most data behind it.

Is Sermorelin FDA-approved?

It was, in 1997, for children who do not make enough growth hormone, and was later withdrawn for business reasons rather than safety. Compounding pharmacies can still supply it with a prescription.

How is Sermorelin usually taken?

The commonly reported pattern is under the skin at bedtime, nightly, for months. That describes reported practice from trials and the community. It is not a recommendation for anyone, and several of these compounds interact with common medications.

How strong is the evidence for Sermorelin?

Grade A / B on this site's A-to-D scale. A means approved as a medicine somewhere, with large controlled trials behind that use. The one with a prescription route. Weakest per dose.

Is Sermorelin banned in drug-tested sport?

Yes. Sermorelin is on the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list. Anyone who competes in a sport with drug testing, from college athletics to fitness competitions, can fail a test for it.

How long does Sermorelin stay in the body?

The half-life, the time for half a dose to leave the body, is about ~10–20 minutes. A short half-life means it wears off fast and is taken more often; a long one means once a week can be enough. Stored as a dry powder it keeps for months in the fridge; once mixed with water it is used within a few weeks.