Growth hormone peptides
Peptides that ask your pituitary to release its own growth hormone, plus growth hormone itself.
Ipamorelin is a growth hormone secretagogue, specifically a ghrelin-receptor agonist (a GHRP). In plain terms: instead of injecting growth hormone, it signals your pituitary to release a clean pulse of your own, without much effect on hunger or stress hormones.
CJC-1295 with DAC is a long-acting GHRH analog, a copy of the hormone that tells your body to make growth hormone, with a molecular anchor ('DAC') that keeps it working for days. In plain terms: it raises your own growth hormone steadily from a single weekly or twice-weekly shot.
CJC-1295 without DAC (also called Mod GRF 1-29) is the short-acting version of the same GHRH analog. In plain terms: it gives a quick pulse of growth hormone closer to your body's natural rhythm, then clears fast, so it is usually paired with ipamorelin.
Sermorelin is a GHRH analog, a shortened copy of the natural hormone that prompts growth hormone release. In plain terms: it encourages your body to make more of its own growth hormone, a gentler approach than injecting the hormone directly.
Tesamorelin is a stabilized GHRH analog. In plain terms: it tells your body to make more growth hormone, and it is specifically proven to shrink deep belly fat. It is FDA-approved for HIV-related belly fat.
GHRP-2 is a growth hormone releasing peptide (a ghrelin-receptor agonist). In plain terms: it signals a strong pulse of your own growth hormone, a bigger boost than ipamorelin, though it also nudges appetite and stress hormones up a bit.
Hexarelin is a potent growth hormone releasing peptide. In plain terms: it strongly signals growth hormone release and has even shown heart-protective effects, but the body adapts to it quickly, so it stops working well with continued use.
MK-677 (ibutamoren) is a ghrelin-receptor agonist and, unlike the injectable peptides here, a small molecule that works as a daily pill. In plain terms: it keeps your own growth hormone and IGF-1 raised around the clock for sleep, appetite, muscle, and skin, without needles.
HGH (somatropin) is lab-made human growth hormone itself, injected directly rather than coaxed out of your body. In plain terms: it is the most powerful option for muscle, fat loss, and recovery, but also the priciest and the most likely to cause side effects if misused. It is prescription-only.