Tesamorelin is a growth hormone releasing Hormone (GHRH) analog that has been shown to increase growth hormone (GH) and Insulin Like Growth Factor (IGF-1) levels. Tesamorelin is a small molecule consisting of a 44 amino acid sequence of human GHRH that stimulates the brain to produce growth hormone. Research has shown that this hormone helped to reduce the amount of fat in the belly of some HIV-positive people. Tesamorelin does not affect the fatty layer just under the skin (subcutaneous fat) in the face or other parts of the body.

Benefits of Increased Growth Hormone Levels

The increased volume of human growth hormone (hGH) produced by the pituitary gland causes an increase in the production of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) by the liver and results in several health benefits such as:

• Decreased body fat

• Increased muscle mass

• Increased strength

• Improved energy & strength

• Improved quality of sleep


• Helps combat insomnia

• Increases physical and mental performance
• Enhances calcium retention Bone density Improves

• Improves immune function

• Improves fat burning

• Improves skin elasticity

• Aids in connective tissue repair post injury

Tesamorelin is FDA approved in the form EGRIFTA for HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Tesamorelin is not FDA approved for use for any other conditions, but substantial information is available on its role in clinical observational trials.