Sermorelin vs Tesamorelin
Sermorelin: GHRH analog (GHRH 1-29). Tesamorelin: GHRH analog. Per milligram, Tesamorelin is cheaper right now ($1.05 vs $1.05 at the cheapest tested vendor). Tesamorelin has stronger published evidence (grade A vs B). Prices per mg compare cost, not effect: the amounts used in studies differ between compounds.
Sermorelin
The first 29 amino acids of growth-hormone-releasing hormone; stimulates the pituitary to release growth hormone.
- What it is
- GHRH analog (GHRH 1-29)
- Category
- Growth hormone
- Status
- Was FDA-approved (Geref) for growth-hormone deficiency in children; the brand was discontinued. Available through compounding.
- Cheapest
- $1.05 per mg (Andy Peps Studio)
- Median price
- $4.24 per mg
- Vendors
- 75 independently tested, 15 with a lab report
- Research
- Grade B: Some human evidence (8 papers)
- Studied as
- studied in people
- Reported side effects
- Anti-GHRH antibody formation; Transient facial flushing; Injection-site pain or irritation; Transient hyperlipidemia (with a related GHRH(1-29) analog)
Tesamorelin
A stabilized growth-hormone-releasing hormone that raises the body's own growth hormone and reduces visceral belly fat.
- What it is
- GHRH analog
- Category
- Growth hormone
- Status
- FDA-approved as Egrifta for abdominal fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
- Cheapest
- $1.05 per mg (Andy Peps Studio)
- Median price
- $4.77 per mg
- Vendors
- 99 independently tested, 43 with a lab report
- Research
- Grade A: Strong human evidence (8 papers)
- Studied as
- an approved drug
- Reported side effects
- Injection-site reactions (e.g., erythema); Arthralgia (joint pain); Myalgia (muscle pain); Paresthesia
Questions people ask
What is the difference between Sermorelin and Tesamorelin?
Sermorelin: GHRH analog (GHRH 1-29). Tesamorelin: GHRH analog. Per milligram, Tesamorelin is cheaper right now ($1.05 vs $1.05 at the cheapest tested vendor). Tesamorelin has stronger published evidence (grade A vs B). Prices per mg compare cost, not effect: the amounts used in studies differ between compounds.
Which is cheaper, Sermorelin or Tesamorelin?
Tesamorelin is cheaper per mg: $1.05 for Sermorelin vs $1.05 for Tesamorelin at the cheapest independently tested vendor.