Ipamorelin
NNC 26-0161
A short GH pulse. People use it for sleep and recovery, not as a steroid substitute.
A pentapeptide growth-hormone secretagogue that triggers GH release with less cortisol, prolactin, and hunger than older GHRPs. The usual partner to CJC-1295 no DAC.
Usual range
100–300 mcg
Schedule
1–3 pulses daily
Half-life
~2 hours
How it is used
Selective ghrelin-mimetic GHRP with a clean side-effect profile.
Subcutaneous
With CJC-1295 at night, fasted. Optional AM or post-training pulse.
8–12 weeks, often year-round at the low end in longevity protocols.
How to mix this vial
Typical vial 5 mg · 2 mL BAC
5 mg + 2 mL → 2.5 mg/mL. 200 mcg = 8 units.
Fridge after reconstitution, ~30 days.
Side effects
- Mild head rush
- Water retention
- Hunger (less than GHRP-6)
Who should skip this
- Active malignancy
- Pregnancy
Nutrition note
Fasted pulses. Keep daily protein high (2 g/kg) to use the GH/IGF signal.
Stacks
Often paired with
Generally the best-tolerated GHRP in anecdotal use.
Peptipedia is an educational calculator, not medical advice. Many catalog entries are unapproved for human use. Approved molecules have labels that outrank this app. Do not use this to self-prescribe. Consult a licensed clinician. Not for anyone under 18, pregnant, or being treated for cancer.