Growth hormone is essential to the human body, and it’s no surprise that the medical industry has been looking for ways to boost levels of this vital hormone with various products. Over the years, there have been many products that claim to be effective at boosting growth hormone levels; however, most of these are ineffective at best, and dangerous at worst.
What is it?
Tesamorelin is an injectable drug that can help increase your natural production of growth hormone, although it isn’t approved for human use by any major international regulatory body. Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2 (GHRP-2) and GHRP-6 are both manmade versions of naturally occurring hormones in our bodies called Ghrelin, and are responsible for releasing more Growth Hormone when we sleep. Tesamorelin is a synthetic version of GHRP-2. It is known as an activator peptide and has been found in numerous studies to stimulate several important functions inside our bodies including increased cellular turnover, improved recovery after injury or surgery, accelerated healing and fat loss along with enhanced athletic performance.
How does it work?
This peptide is injected once a day just under your skin. It acts on your pituitary gland, prompting it to produce more human growth hormone (HGH). HGH is an essential chemical messenger, which has many roles in our bodies. Although it’s known as the fitness hormone, HGH affects nearly every part of your body—it boosts immune function, increases muscle mass and lowers fat storage in both adults and children. Aside from boosting muscle and helping you maintain a healthy weight, HGH also reduces fatigue and depression by encouraging better sleep patterns. In fact, one study found that people who took tesamorelin had less than half as many restless nights per month than those who didn’t take it. The benefits aren’t limited to physical health either; tesamorelin can help increase memory recall and improve mental focus. As such, it may be particularly useful for students or professionals with high workloads who are struggling with poor concentration or low energy levels.
What are its benefits?
Tesamorelin is an injectable peptide, which mimics GH-releasing peptide (GHRP). It has been shown to restore GH secretion and increase IGF-1 production. These two factors lead to increased lean muscle mass, reduced body fat and accelerated fat loss. In clinical trials with patients who suffer from GH deficiency, tesamorelin had also demonstrated improvements in skin elasticity, bone density and quality of life.
What are its side effects?
Tesamorelin is a relatively new drug approved by the FDA in 2012. While it’s still unknown how effective tesamorelin is at increasing HGH, early research shows positive results. The most common side effects associated with tesamorelin are headaches and joint pain, which may improve over time.
Content Writer: John Annunziata / The Remedy Health + Wellness
