What Is Ipamorelin?
In the world of anti-aging research, a handful of peptides have become superstars. Ipamorelin is one of those peptides. This short peptide is just five amino acids in length, but is one of the most selective growth hormone secretagogue receptor agonists known. This means that ipamorelin research has been shown to help build lean body mass and fight obesity without having unwanted effects on other aspects of the body like hair growth or decreased sexual function[1].
Ipamorelin is a peptide, which means it is made of the same amino acid building blocks found in all proteins. Ipamorelin falls into the subcategory of anti-aging peptides as well as into the subcategory of fat-burning peptides. In animal studies, it has been shown to effectively fight the signs of aging while benefiting muscle growth, bone health, and GI system function.
Because of its relative lack of secondary effects, ipamorelin is often referred to as the gentle growth hormone releasing peptide. This is because, when compared to other peptides like Sermorelin or GHRP-6, Ipamorelin tends to only affect the growth hormone axis. This makes it particularly useful in research exploring the isolated effects of growth hormone secretagogue agonists.
