Sermorelin vs. HGH

HGH is the hormone itself, injected. Sermorelin is a releasing hormone that prompts your pituitary to make and release growth hormone in its natural nightly pulses. That keeps the body's own feedback loop in charge, which is why providers prefer it for support rather than replacement.

What People Notice

Deeper sleep first, usually within two weeks. Then, over two to three months, better recovery, a slow improvement in body composition and skin, and for some people, mood and energy. Changes are gradual. Anyone promising dramatic results in a month is not describing sermorelin.

Labs and Safety

IGF-1 before starting and every few months after. A metabolic panel. Sermorelin is not prescribed for anyone with active cancer or a history of certain tumors, and it is adjusted or stopped if IGF-1 climbs too high. Flushing, tingling and water retention early on are common and usually pass.

Cost and Start

Sermorelin is $229 a month. Tesamorelin is $229. CJC-1295/ipamorelin and tesamorelin/ipamorelin stacks are $299. The provider consultation is $50. That price includes the peptide from an FDA-registered US 503A compounding pharmacy, supplies, overnight refrigerated shipping, the intake review and follow-ups.

Every program at Zen IV Spa is prescribed and overseen by our medical director, a licensed physician, after a consultation and baseline labs. A nurse comes to your home in New York or New Jersey for your first dose if you want one, and refills ship to your door.

Common Questions

Sermorelin or CJC-1295/ipamorelin?+

CJC-1295/ipamorelin is a stronger, longer-acting combination. Sermorelin is gentler. The provider chooses from your IGF-1 and your goals.

Is it FDA-approved?+

Sermorelin was previously FDA-approved for a pediatric use and is now compounded. It is not FDA-approved for adult wellness use.

When do I take it?+

At bedtime, on an empty stomach.

How long do people stay on it?+

Three to six months, then a break and reassessment.

All treatments are medical services. Every guest is screened, and every treatment is provided only under the clearance, prescription or standing protocol of a licensed medical provider. Compounded peptides are not FDA-approved unless stated. Nothing on this page is a diagnosis or a promise of results.