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Tesamorelin vs GHRP-2

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

Growth Hormone PeptidesFat Loss & Metabolic
Tesamorelin
Growth Hormone Peptides
GHRP-2
Summary
Tesamorelin is an FDA-approved synthetic GHRH analog specifically indicated for reduction of excess abdominal (visceral) fat in HIV patients with lipodystrophy. It is the only GHRH peptide with FDA approval for a fat-reduction indication and is studied off-label for metabolic syndrome and cognitive function.
GHRP-2 is a potent synthetic hexapeptide that stimulates growth hormone release by activating ghrelin receptors in the pituitary and hypothalamus. It produces one of the strongest GH pulses among GHRPs, though unlike Ipamorelin it does cause modest increases in cortisol and prolactin.
Half-Life
~26 minutes
15–60 minutes
Admin Route
SubQ
SubQ, Intranasal
Research
Typical Dose
2 mg
100–300 mcg
Frequency
Once daily
2–3 times daily
Key Benefits
  • FDA-approved for visceral fat reduction in HIV lipodystrophy
  • Significant reduction in trunk/visceral fat (average 15–20% in trials)
  • Improved triglyceride and lipid profiles
  • Potential cognitive benefits and memory improvement
  • Preserves lean mass while reducing fat
  • Natural pulsatile GH stimulation
  • Strong GH pulse stimulation
  • Increased IGF-1 levels
  • Enhanced muscle growth and recovery
  • Improved fat metabolism
  • Better sleep quality
  • Increased bone density
  • Enhanced appetite (less pronounced than GHRP-6)
  • Anti-aging effects via GH axis optimization
Side Effects
  • Injection site reactions (redness, irritation)
  • Arthralgia and joint pain
  • Peripheral edema
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • +2 more
  • Increased appetite
  • Water retention
  • Elevated cortisol (modest)
  • Elevated prolactin (modest)
  • +2 more
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