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Growth Hormone Peptides (CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin and Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin)

Advanced GH Stimulation — Two Protocols, One Goal: Optimized Body Composition and Recovery

$395  · Comprehensive lab panel & initial appointment From $249 / month  · CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin $249/mo · Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin $299/mo. Includes medication, visits, and labs

Who It's For

GH peptide therapy may be appropriate if you are looking for more advanced metabolic and body composition support than Sermorelin alone, want targeted visceral fat reduction with the strongest clinical evidence base, or are focused on performance recovery, sleep optimization, and lean body composition.

How It Works

Comprehensive lab panel & initial appointment$395
CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin$249 / month
Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin$299 / month
Monthly program includes medication, provider visits, and labs.

CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin

A combination of a GHRH analog and a GHRP that creates a strong, clean GH pulse. Best suited for patients focused on recovery, body composition, and sleep quality.

  • Elevated GH release with minimal side effects
  • Supports lean mass and fat metabolism
  • Improved sleep architecture

Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin

The most potent non-exogenous GH support available, with the strongest clinical evidence base for reducing visceral adipose tissue (belly fat). Best suited for patients with significant metabolic goals.

  • FDA-approved GHRH analog backbone (Tesamorelin)
  • Meaningful visceral fat reduction over 6 months
  • Metabolic and body composition improvements

What to Expect

Both protocols are administered as small subcutaneous injections at bedtime, 2+ hours after the last meal. Sleep improvements are often the first change noticed. Meaningful body composition changes typically develop over 3–6 months of consistent use.

Results

Patients on GH peptide protocols commonly report:

Safety & Side Effects

GH peptides are generally well tolerated. Common considerations include injection site reactions, mild water retention, and occasional joint achiness. Blood glucose is monitored in diabetics and pre-diabetics. Not appropriate for active malignancy or pregnancy.

Frequently Asked Questions

CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin is a great starting point for most patients. Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin is preferred when visceral fat reduction is a primary goal. Your provider will recommend based on your labs and goals.
Both stimulate your pituitary naturally. GH peptide protocols tend to produce stronger GH pulses and are better suited for more significant body composition goals. Tesamorelin has specific FDA-approved evidence for visceral fat reduction.
Minimum 3–6 months to assess meaningful response. Most patients continue long-term for sustained benefit.

Side Effects

  • Injection site reactions: Mild redness/swelling — rotate sites
  • Skin flushing: Post injection, may last up to an hour
  • Water retention: Mild, early in treatment; resolves
  • Carpal tunnel symptoms: Wrist pain or finger numbness — contact us promptly
  • Blood glucose changes: Monitored closely in pre-diabetics/diabetics

Not appropriate for: active malignancy · pregnancy/breastfeeding

Timeline

TimeframeWhat to Expect
Weeks 1–3Improved sleep quality
Weeks 4–8Energy and recovery improve
Months 2–4Body composition changes begin
Months 4–6Skin quality and vitality peak
OngoingMinimum 3–6 month commitment

Storage & Supplies

  • Refrigerate; do not freeze; protect from light
  • Use within 90 days of opening
  • Supplies: insulin syringes, alcohol swabs, sharps container

Administration

Inject subcutaneously at bedtime, 2+ hours after last meal. Food raises insulin, which blunts the GH response. Missed dose: skip and resume next night.

→ Full Injection Instructions

Lab Monitoring

TimepointTests
BaselineComprehensive lab panel
6–8 weeksResponse and adjustment
Every 3–6 mo.Follow-up labs to optimize
⚠ Call Us: Hand/wrist tingling or numbness (carpal tunnel — call promptly) · Significant joint pain · Injection site infection · Unusual blood sugar changes

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