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Tesamorelin
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Peptide
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone Analog
TesamorelinOverview
Summary
The visceral-fat peptide — FDA-approved for HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
Category
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone Analog
Mechanism
A stabilized GHRH analog. Selectively reduces visceral adipose tissue in studied populations.
Effects
Top outcomes
- Fat loss92
- Cognition60
- Lean muscle55
Evidence
Established
Practical
Half-life
~26 min (peptide), but downstream GH effect lasts hours
Administration
subq
Risk
Legal status
rx only
Safety
Generally well tolerated; injection-site reactions most common.
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