Sermorelin vs NAD+
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Growth Hormone PeptidesAnti-Aging & Longevity
SermorelinAnti-Aging & Longevity
NAD+- Summary
- Sermorelin is a bioidentical synthetic peptide comprising the first 29 amino acids of naturally occurring GHRH. It is FDA-approved for diagnostic use and widely prescribed off-label for anti-aging, stimulating growth hormone production in a natural pulsatile pattern that mimics the body's own rhythm.
- NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in all living cells that declines dramatically with age. It is critical for energy metabolism, DNA repair, and sirtuin activation. IV and subcutaneous NAD+ supplementation is used in anti-aging protocols and addiction recovery programs.
- Half-Life
- 10–20 minutes
- Varies by route; IV provides direct cellular delivery
- Admin Route
- SubQ
- IV, SubQ, Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 200–500 mcg
- 500–1000 mg
- Frequency
- 5–7 days per week
- Daily for 4–10 days (loading), then monthly maintenance
- Key Benefits
- Increases energy and vitality
- Improves body composition (more muscle, less fat)
- Enhances skin thickness and elasticity
- Strengthens immune system
- Improves sleep quality and REM sleep
- Supports bone density
- Enhances mental clarity and focus
- Safer than exogenous HGH — respects natural feedback loops
- FDA-approved for GH diagnostic use
- Restored cellular energy production (ATP)
- Sirtuin activation for longevity and metabolic regulation
- Enhanced DNA repair capacity
- Improved mitochondrial function and biogenesis
- Cognitive clarity and mental energy
- Reduced inflammation
- Addiction withdrawal support (opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines)
- Improved sleep quality
- Enhanced athletic endurance
- Side Effects
- Injection site irritation
- Flushing
- Headache
- Dizziness
- +2 more
- Flushing and warmth during IV infusion
- Nausea during rapid IV administration
- Chest tightness (from rapid infusion — slow the rate)
- Injection site irritation (subcutaneous)
- +1 more
- Stacks With
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