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Peptide ComparisonGhrelin vs Sermorelin
Both are GH / IGF Axis peptides.
Ghrelin
acyl ghrelin
Half-life: ~24 min (initial), ~146 min (terminal)
3 providers listed
Sermorelin
GHRH 1-29
Half-life: 10–20 minutes
449 providers listed
Ghrelin carries stronger published evidence (RCT, 5 key studies) than Sermorelin (RCT, 3); both are research compounds.
Ghrelin
Half-life
~24 min (initial), ~146 min (terminal)
Sermorelin
Half-life
10–20 minutes
| Your goal | Better option |
|---|---|
| Stronger clinical evidence | Ghrelin |
| Less frequent dosing (longer half-life) | Ghrelin |
| More provider options (3 vs 449) | Sermorelin |
Research summary only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified provider before making any decisions.
Ghrelin
Sermorelin
Ghrelin
A Secondary, Subgroup Analysis of Alcohol Cue-Exposure Craving in Response to Pharmacological Inhibition of t…
Pilot clinical trial of macimorelin to assess safety and efficacy in patients with cancer cachexia
Safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of macimorelin in healthy adults: Results of a s…
Constant intravenous ghrelin infusion in healthy young men: clinical pharmacokinetics and metabolic effects
+1 more
Sermorelin
The GH response to low-dose bolus growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH(1-29)NH2) is attenuated in patients…
The relative roles of continuous growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH(1-29)NH2) and intermittent somatostat…
A new era of doping? Use of peptide and peptide-analog drugs in recreational and professional sport and bodyb…
About Ghrelin
Must be acylated at Ser3 (by GOAT enzyme) for GHSR-1a binding. Receptor activation in the pituitary stimulates GH release; hypothalamic action via NPY/AgRP neurons increases appetite and reduces energy expenditure.
About Sermorelin
Sermorelin is a synthetic analogue of the first 29 amino acids of endogenous growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). It binds to GHRH receptors on pituitary somatotrophs, stimulating pulsatile GH secretion in a physiological pattern that preserves the natural hypothalamic-pituitary feedback axis — contrasting with direct GH administration. Downstream IGF-1 elevation mediates many of its body composition, tissue-repair, and sleep quality effects.
Information below reflects published research data only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified provider before use.
Ghrelin
Under clinical review
Being verified by our medical team before we display contraindications for this peptide.
Sermorelin
Under clinical review
Being verified by our medical team before we display contraindications for this peptide.
Sermorelin clinical protocols measure IGF-1 as the primary marker of GH axis response. Fasting glucose and insulin are standard baseline assessments given GH's effect on insulin sensitivity.
Sermorelin
Ipamorelin
Research suggests Sermorelin and Ipamorelin may produce complementary growth hormone release effects when combined. Sermorelin acts as a GHRH analogue via pituitary receptors, while Ipamorelin acts via ghrelin receptors — dual-pathway stimulation studied in GH optimization research.
Ghrelin
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Sermorelin
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Ghrelin
3 listed
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Providers offeringSermorelin
449 listed
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