Sermorelin
Also: GRF 1-29
The original clinical GHRH analog — gentle, well-tolerated GH support.
Evidence
established
Legal status
rx only
Half-life
~10-20 minutes
Routes
subq
What it is
Sermorelin is a 29-amino-acid fragment of native GHRH. It is FDA-approved for the diagnosis and treatment of GH deficiency in children and is widely used off-label in anti-aging clinics.
Mechanism
Truncated GHRH analog that stimulates pituitary GH release.
Outcomes it's matched to
- STRENGTH65%
- STRENGTH60%
- STRENGTH60%
Safety
Excellent safety profile across decades of clinical use.
- Active malignancy
- Pregnancy
Legal context
Prescription compound in the US; previously withdrawn but still available via compounding pharmacies.