Tesamorelin

At a glance

FDA-approved for belly fat in one group. The expensive one. Evidence grade A / B on an A-to-D scale.

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

What is Tesamorelin used for?

Researchers have studied Tesamorelin for fda-approved for belly fat, visceral fat reduction, liver fat (nafld), and more. In plain terms: FDA-approved to shrink dangerous belly fat. Also studied for brain health and liver fat. The gold standard.

Is Tesamorelin FDA-approved?

Yes, for one use: reducing belly fat in people with HIV-related fat buildup. Every other use is off-label.

How is Tesamorelin usually taken?

The commonly reported pattern is under the skin at night, daily, for 3 to 6 months in trials. 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 Tesamorelin?

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. FDA-approved for belly fat in one group. The expensive one.

Is Tesamorelin banned in drug-tested sport?

Yes. Tesamorelin 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 Tesamorelin stay in the body?

The half-life, the time for half a dose to leave the body, is about ~35 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.