Peptide Therapy
Advanced Regenerative Medicine
SERMORELIN
· GHRH (1-29): Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone.
· Stimulates the anterior pituitary to release endogenous growth hormone.
· Increased hepatic production of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)
· Enhanced protein synthesis,
· Increased lipolysis
· Improved nitrogen retention
· Support of tissue repair and collagen synthesis
EFFECTS
· Improved lean body mass
· Reduction in fat mass
· Improved muscle preservation during weight loss
· Improved exercise recovery
· Enhanced connective tissue repair
· May support wound healing
· Improved sleep
· Increased energy and exercise tolerance
· May support collagen production improving skin thickness and elasticity
SIDE EFFECTS
Common: Injection site pain, headache, facial flushing, dizziness, nausea, fatigue
Uncommon: Fluid retention, arthralgia, increased appetite, tingling sensations
Serious Potential Risk: Excessive IFG-1, Worsening insulin resistance, carpal tunnel, worsening OSA, theoretical concern regarding stimulation of active malignancy through increased GH/IGF-1 signaling
Contraindications: Active malignancy, hypersensitivity, pregnancy, breastfeeding, significant pituitary disease, severe/untreated OSA
DOSING
Injection: 100-300 mcg SubQ at night two hours after last meal. 5-7 nights/week
Oral: 250-500 mcg at nights two hours after last meal. 5-7 nights/week
EVIDENCE
· Thorner et al. 1995, Khorram et al. 1997, Parkash & Goa 1999