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Ovagen vs Ipamorelin

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Anti-Aging & Longevity
Ovagen
Growth Hormone Peptides
Ipamorelin
Summary
Ovagen is a tripeptide bioregulator (Glu-Asp-Leu) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, primarily targeting liver tissue. It supports hepatocyte function, liver cell regeneration, and protection against hepatic aging and disease. Ovagen is used in protocols for chronic liver disease, hepatoprotection, and metabolic liver conditions including fatty liver disease.
Ipamorelin is a selective GHRP (growth hormone releasing peptide) and one of the cleanest GH secretagogues available. It selectively stimulates GH release without significantly raising cortisol, prolactin, or appetite — making it ideal for long-term use and anti-aging protocols.
Half-Life
Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
2 hours
Admin Route
SubQ, Oral
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
10 mg per day
100–300 mcg
Frequency
Daily for 10–30 days
Once to twice daily
Key Benefits
  • Hepatoprotective effects against toxic, viral, and metabolic liver damage
  • Promotes hepatocyte regeneration and liver tissue repair
  • May reduce liver fibrosis progression
  • Supports liver metabolic function and detoxification capacity
  • Anti-aging effects on hepatic tissue
  • Useful in NAFLD/MASH supportive protocols
  • Compatible with NAD+, glutathione, and BPC-157 in liver health stacks
  • Increases lean muscle mass
  • Enhances fat loss
  • Improves recovery time
  • Strengthens bones and joints
  • Better sleep quality and REM sleep
  • Enhanced skin elasticity
  • Minimal impact on hunger or cortisol
  • No cortisol or prolactin spike
  • Clean GH release suitable for long-term protocols
Side Effects
  • Generally well tolerated
  • Mild injection site reactions
  • No clinically significant hepatotoxicity reported
  • Injection site irritation
  • Temporary water retention (mild)
  • Possible hunger increase (milder than GHRP-6)
  • Numbness or tingling in extremities (rare)
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