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Ipamorelin

Investigational Peptide

An investigational growth hormone secretagogue with limited human trials; not FDA-approved for any indication.

Limited human evidenceLast reviewed October 27, 2026

Ipamorelin is a synthetic peptide that acts as a growth hormone secretagogue by stimulating the ghrelin receptor, also called GHS-R1a. It was developed to investigate whether growth hormone release could be stimulated selectively through this receptor. Ipamorelin has been explored in endocrine research and in studies of gastrointestinal motility.

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References & Further Reading

  • Randomized clinical trial of ipamorelin for postoperative ileus — PubMed / National Library of Medicinesource
  • FDA bulk-substance safety assessment for ipamorelin acetate — U.S. Food and Drug Administrationsource

This entry was last reviewed on October 27, 2026 and requires clinical review before publication. ABF's medical and legal advisers may revise research findings and regulatory information as evidence changes.