Hexarelin vs Ipamorelin
Hexarelin: Growth-hormone-releasing peptide. Ipamorelin: Selective growth-hormone secretagogue. Per milligram, Ipamorelin is cheaper right now (USD 1.60 vs USD 0.500 at the cheapest tested vendor). Prices per mg compare cost, not effect: the amounts used in studies differ between compounds.
Hexarelin
A potent six-amino-acid secretagogue; also studied for protective effects on the heart. The response fades with continuous use.
- What it is
- Growth-hormone-releasing peptide
- Category
- Growth hormone
- Status
- Not approved. Research use only.
- Cheapest
- USD 1.60 per mg (BeiBangAn)
- Median price
- USD 6.00 per mg
- Vendors
- 27 independently tested, 5 with a lab report
- Research
- Grade B: Some human evidence (8 papers)
- Studied as
- studied in people
- Reported side effects
- Acute rise in ACTH, cortisol and prolactin after IV dosing
Ipamorelin
A five-amino-acid ghrelin-receptor agonist that triggers a growth-hormone pulse with little effect on cortisol or prolactin in studies.
- What it is
- Selective growth-hormone secretagogue
- Category
- Growth hormone
- Status
- Not approved. Research use only; prohibited in sport.
- Cheapest
- USD 0.500 per mg (Nantong Guangyuan Chemical GYC)
- Median price
- USD 4.05 per mg
- Vendors
- 78 independently tested, 20 with a lab report
- Research
- Grade B: Some human evidence (8 papers)
- Studied as
- studied in people
Cheapest tested vendors for Hexarelin and Ipamorelin
Lowest price per milligram at up to three independently tested vendors each. Rankings are by price only; open a vendor to see its lab results.
| Peptide | Vendor | Per mg |
|---|---|---|
| Hexarelin | BeiBangAn | USD 1.60 |
| LN Peptides | USD 1.60 | |
| Huatai Peptide | USD 1.76 | |
| Ipamorelin | Nantong Guangyuan Chemical GYC | USD 0.500 |
| Mix Peptides | USD 0.700 | |
| BFF Chem | USD 0.750 |
Questions people ask
What is the difference between Hexarelin and Ipamorelin?
Hexarelin: Growth-hormone-releasing peptide. Ipamorelin: Selective growth-hormone secretagogue. Per milligram, Ipamorelin is cheaper right now (USD 1.60 vs USD 0.500 at the cheapest tested vendor). Prices per mg compare cost, not effect: the amounts used in studies differ between compounds.
Which is cheaper, Hexarelin or Ipamorelin?
Ipamorelin is cheaper per mg: USD 1.60 for Hexarelin vs USD 0.500 for Ipamorelin at the cheapest independently tested vendor. The median listing is USD 6.00 per mg for Hexarelin and USD 4.05 per mg for Ipamorelin.
Which is easier to find from a tested vendor, Hexarelin or Ipamorelin?
Ipamorelin is sold by more independently tested vendors: 27 list Hexarelin (5 publish a lab report for it) and 78 list Ipamorelin (20 with a lab report).
Which has more published research, Hexarelin or Ipamorelin?
Hexarelin is graded B (some human evidence) from 8 papers and Ipamorelin is graded B (some human evidence) from 8 papers. Grades count studies of the exact compound only; they describe how much evidence exists, not which one is better.
Are Hexarelin and Ipamorelin FDA approved?
Hexarelin: Not approved. Research use only. Ipamorelin: Not approved. Research use only; prohibited in sport.