What Tesamorelin Is
Tesamorelin is a GHRH analog with specific data on abdominal fat; an FDA-approved version exists for one HIV-related use. It is taken as a nightly subcutaneous injection; needs IGF-1 labs, and most people notice it in 2 to 3 months.
What CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin Is
CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin is CJC-1295 raises the baseline, ipamorelin triggers a clean pulse: sleep, recovery and body composition. It is taken as a nightly subcutaneous injection, five days on, two off, and most people notice it in sleep in 2 weeks; composition in 2 to 3 months.
Side by Side
| Tesamorelin | CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | visceral (belly) fat and recovery | the standard growth-hormone stack |
| How it is taken | nightly subcutaneous injection; needs IGF-1 labs | nightly subcutaneous injection, five days on, two off |
| Time to notice | 2 to 3 months | sleep in 2 weeks; composition in 2 to 3 months |
| Price at Zen IV Spa | $229/mo | $299/mo |
| Common side effects | injection-site redness, joint aches, water retention | flushing, tingling, water retention early |
| FDA status | brand version FDA-approved for one use; compounded for wellness is not | not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription |
Pick Tesamorelin If
Your main concern is stubborn abdominal fat specifically. It is the right call when the goal is visceral (belly) fat and recovery and you want the simpler, more targeted option.
Pick CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin If
Your main concern is sleep, recovery and lean mass as one program. It is the right call when the goal is the standard growth-hormone stack.
Can You Combine Them?
Not both GHRH analogs together. Tesamorelin pairs with ipamorelin instead (the Tesamorelin/Ipamorelin stack) when you want tesamorelin plus a secretagogue.
How to Get Either One in New York or New Jersey
Every program at Zen IV Spa is prescribed and overseen by our medical director, a licensed physician, after a video consultation and baseline labs drawn at your home. Refills ship overnight anywhere in New York or New Jersey, and a nurse can come to your door for the first dose.
Single peptides are $229 a month (glutathione $199), stacks $299, semaglutide $199, tirzepatide $299. A 2-month supply is 10% off and 3 months is 15% off. The $50 consultation is one-time.
Common Questions
Which is better, Tesamorelin or CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin?+
Neither is better in general. Tesamorelin for visceral (belly) fat and recovery; CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin for the standard growth-hormone stack. The provider chooses from your labs and goals.
Which costs more?+
Tesamorelin is $229/mo; CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin is $299/mo at Zen IV Spa, shipping and follow-ups included.
Are they FDA-approved?+
Tesamorelin: brand version FDA-approved for one use; compounded for wellness is not. CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. We say so plainly on every page.
Can I switch from one to the other?+
Yes. Programs run month to month with no contract; the provider adjusts at any check-in.
How do I start?+
Book a $50 video consultation at Zen IV Spa; a nurse draws baseline labs at your home.
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.