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Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin

Injected under the skin · 5 days a week

Growth hormoneRecovery & sleep

Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin

Tesamorelin and ipamorelin together: two complementary signals that encourage your own growth hormone for sleep, recovery, and abdominal fat reduction.

  • Two pathways to your own growth hormone in one injection
  • Tesamorelin is studied specifically for visceral fat
  • Nightly subcutaneous injection, dosed by your physician
  • Monthly$329/mo
  • Every 3 months$777 billed up front$259/mo
  • Every 6 monthsBest value$1,374 billed up front$229/mo
  • Free, discreet shipping
  • Licensed U.S. pharmacy
  • Board-certified physicians

Disclaimer: Prescription products require an online evaluation with a licensed medical professional who will determine if a prescription is appropriate. Products are compounded by a licensed pharmacy. The FDA has not reviewed or approved compounded products for any use for safety, efficacy, or quality. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved brand-name products.

How
Injected under the skin
How often
5 days a week
Each shipment
1 vial
Strength
3 mg / 2 mg/mL

What is Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin?

(a GHRH analog with a selective secretagogue)

Tesamorelin is a growth hormone-releasing hormone that raises your own growth hormone pulses; it has the strongest evidence of any GH peptide for reducing deep abdominal (visceral) fat. Ipamorelin works through a second receptor to release growth hormone selectively, without raising cortisol or prolactin. Together they amplify your natural growth-hormone rhythm.

What's in it

  • TesamorelinPrompts growth hormone; studied for belly fat
  • IpamorelinGrowth hormone pulse, short acting

Randomized

human trials for tesamorelin and visceral fat reduction

Tesamorelin reduced visceral fat and liver fat in controlled trials. Ipamorelin evidence is from pharmacology studies. The combination is prescribed off-label at your physician's discretion.

Is it right for you?

  • Who it's for

    Adults who want tesamorelin's effect on abdominal fat with a second growth hormone signal.

  • What sets it apart

    Adds ipamorelin, which triggers growth hormone through a different receptor, to tesamorelin. The blend itself is not studied.

  • Worth knowing before you start

    Swollen hands, joint aches or tingling mean the dose is too much for you. Tell your physician.

What to expect

  • Slower feedback

    early-stage therapies take time and close monitoring

  • Individual response

    outcomes vary widely because evidence is limited

  • Physician partnership

    your role is to communicate closely at every check-in

  • Informed choice

    you understand the evidence gap before starting

How research peptides work

  1. Day 1

    A US-licensed physician reviews your goal, health history and reasons to try this early-stage peptide. You discuss the evidence and the unknowns together.

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  2. Week 1

    A small subcutaneous injection, usually in the abdomen or near the site you're treating. Most people find the routine comfortable within days.

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  3. Week 2–4

    Signaling and recovery processes begin. Many report improved energy or easier movement, depending on the peptide.

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  4. Month 2+

    Your physician checks in, adjusts dose if needed, and follows relevant labs (IGF-1, immune markers, etc.). Tell them everything you notice.

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Individual results vary. Benefits reflect what Zepym Health members commonly report to their physician at check-ins; they are not the results of a clinical trial.

How you use it

This is the starting dose the pharmacy prints on the label. Your physician sets yours and adjusts it with you.

How
Injected under the skin
Dose
20 units (0.6 mg)
How often
5 days a week
When
At bedtime
Each shipment
1 vial
Pharmacy label
Inject 20 units (0.6 mg) subcutaneously at bedtime 5 days per week for 4 weeks. Discard any remaining medication.

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The science of research peptides

In randomized trials in adults with HIV, tesamorelin reduced visceral abdominal fat by about 15% over six months and lowered liver fat, working through the body's own GH release.

Ipamorelin adds selective GH release. Your physician monitors IGF-1, lipids and how you feel at check-ins, adjusting dose as needed.

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Important safety information and common side effects

Research peptides are prescribed off-label and carry more uncertainty than established therapies. Common, mild effects include redness, itching or a bump at the injection site, headache, or flushing in the first days. Because these peptides support cell growth or immune signaling, they are not prescribed with an active cancer, a cancer under evaluation, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Some (IGF-1) require careful glucose monitoring. Tell your physician about every medication you take, every supplement, and your complete health history, including any autoimmune conditions. Stop and seek care for hives, swelling of the face or lips, or trouble breathing.

Every plan includes

  • Personalized, physician-guided plan
  • Monthly, 3-month and 6-month plans
  • Dispensed by a US-licensed compounding pharmacy
  • Unlimited protocol adjustments and messaging
  • Ongoing support and check-ins
  • Pause or cancel anytime
  • Reviewed by our in-house physicians
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How it works

  1. 1.Connect with a physician

    Answer a few questions online and a US-licensed physician reviews your health, history and goals to make sure treatment is right for you. 100% online. No in-person visit required.

  2. 2.Get your discreet shipment

    If approved, your treatment is compounded by a US-licensed, LegitScript-certified pharmacy, inspected for quality, and shipped discreetly to your door.

  3. 3.Receive continuous support

    Start with one goal, then keep building over time. Unlimited physician messaging, easy refills and dose adjustments, all from the Zepym Health app.

Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin educational content reviewed by our physician

Scott Nass, MDDoctor of Medicine, board-certified in Family Medicine

Charles R. Drew University and David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin?

Injected under the skin, 5 days a week, at bedtime. The starting prescription is 20 units (0.6 mg) each time. Your physician sets your own dose and it is printed on your label.

What exactly is in it?

Tesamorelin, Ipamorelin.

How much arrives in each shipment?

1 vial at the starting strength, shipped to your door from a licensed US pharmacy.

Why combine tesamorelin with ipamorelin?

Tesamorelin has strong evidence for visceral fat; ipamorelin adds a second GH pathway. Together they are chosen when abdominal fat, sleep and recovery are the goals. If weight loss alone is the goal, your physician may recommend a GLP-1 instead.

Why are these off-label?

Off-label means not FDA-approved for these specific uses, but prescribed by physicians based on preclinical evidence and clinical experience. It is common in medical practice; your physician explains the evidence and the gaps.

How often do I take it?

Usually a small subcutaneous injection once daily or a few times a week, depending on the peptide. Your physician sets the schedule and adjusts it as needed. The kit includes everything.

What is the evidence really like?

Honest answer: early. Preclinical and animal data are promising; human data are limited or absent. Your physician explains this plainly and monitors you closely. If you prefer established therapies, tell them.

Research peptides require partnership.

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The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Prescription products require an online evaluation with a licensed medical professional who will determine if a prescription is appropriate. Individual results vary.

Sources

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    Mechanisms of IGF-1-Mediated Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy and Atrophy.

    Cells, 2020
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    Unique features of human cathelicidin LL-37.

    Biofactors, 2015
  3. 3

    Regeneration or Risk? A Narrative Review of BPC-157 for Musculoskeletal Healing.

    Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med, 2025
  4. 4

    Metabolic effects of a growth hormone-releasing factor (tesamorelin) in patients with HIV.

    N Engl J Med, 2007
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    Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogue.

    Eur J Endocrinol, 1998
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    Thymosin alpha 1: A comprehensive review of the literature.

    World J Virol, 2020

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