What is Ipamorelin?
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide and selective growth hormone secretagogue. It stimulates the pituitary gland to release growth hormone in a pulsatile manner similar to natural GH release. Researchers favor ipamorelin for its selectivity — it does not significantly increase cortisol, prolactin, or ACTH levels, unlike some other GH secretagogues.
Research Dosing Parameters
- Typical dose range: 100–300 mcg per injection
- Common vial size: 2 mg
- Reconstitution: 1–2 mL bacteriostatic water
- Injection frequency: 2–3x daily in research protocols (often combined with CJC-1295)
How to Reconstitute Ipamorelin
- Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water using a sterile syringe
- Inject along the vial wall slowly
- Swirl gently — do not shake
- Store reconstituted vial at 2–8°C
- Use within 30 days
FAQ
Is ipamorelin typically used alone or with CJC-1295? In research, ipamorelin is frequently combined with CJC-1295 (DAC or no-DAC) to prolong the GH release pulse. Use the multi-peptide calculator to combine both.
What time of day is ipamorelin typically administered in research? Research protocols commonly use pre-sleep administration to align with natural GH release rhythms, though morning and post-workout timing is also studied.
How do I calculate ipamorelin units for a 200mcg dose? Enter your vial size, BAC water volume, and 200mcg dose in the calculator above to get your exact syringe units.