Sermorelin Peptide Therapy
What is Sermorelin?
- Is a synthetic hormone peptide composed of 29 amino acids
- Is similar in structure to growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH)
- Was approved by the FDA to treat children but many functional medicine doctors are using it to optimize growth hormone levels of adult patients
- Is best prescribed to be taken at least 30 minutes before or after consuming food.
- Is normally prescribed at night to maximize the body’s natural cycle of growth hormone and stimulate the pituitary gland during REM sleep
What Forms of Sermorelin Are Available?
Sermorelin is available in subcutaneous injections.
How Does Sermorelin Work?
Why Would I want to Use Sermorelin?
Based on the literature, Sermorelin has been shown to:
- Increased bone density
- Strengthen cardiovascular system
- Increase muscle mass
- Improve ability to burn fat
- Increase sex drive
- Improve recovery and repair from injuries
- Regenerate nerve tissue
- Strengthen the immune system
- Enhance energy levels
- Improve cognition and memory
What Are the Benefits of Sermorelin?
Benefits for patients on Sermorelin:
- Increase muscle mass
- Increase sex drive
- Strengthen cardiovascular system
- Increased bone density
- Improve cognition & memory
What You Need to Know
Sermorelin should not be used while pregnant or breastfeeding. Always tell your physician about all medications and supplements, especially corticosteroids and thyroid medications, that you are taking. Common side effects of Sermorelin include reactions at the injection site, such as pain, redness or swelling; and less than 1% of patients report dizziness, flushing, headache or hyperactivity.