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Ibutamoren

Peptides

Ibutamoren

Daily oral

Oral growth hormone secretagogue

An orally active compound that stimulates growth hormone and IGF-1 through the ghrelin receptor, with no injection required.

From $149/mo

Prescription treatment. Prescribed only when clinically appropriate, after review by a licensed provider.

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What to expect

Why patients choose ibutamoren

Taken orally, no injections

Raises growth hormone and IGF-1 levels

Supports appetite where weight gain is the goal

Long duration allows once-daily dosing

How it works

The mechanism

Ibutamoren mimics ghrelin at its receptor, triggering growth hormone release from the pituitary. Because it is orally bioavailable it avoids the injection requirement of most secretagogues.

Individual results vary.

Dosing

How it is taken

Taken once daily, commonly at night, in defined cycles set by your provider.

Safety information

What you should know before starting

Possible side effects

  • Marked increase in appetite
  • Water retention
  • Lethargy in some patients
  • Elevated blood glucose and reduced insulin sensitivity

Not suitable for

  • Diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance
  • Active malignancy
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Congestive heart failure

Prescription treatment. Prescribed only when clinically appropriate, after review by a licensed provider. This is not a complete list of risks. Your provider will review your full medical history before prescribing.

Questions

Frequently asked

Almost certainly, because it acts on the ghrelin pathway. That is useful if you are trying to gain, and a genuine problem if you are trying to lose. Tell your provider your goal.

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A licensed provider reviews your intake and prescribes ibutamoren only when clinically appropriate. Individual results vary.

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Prescription treatment. Prescribed only when clinically appropriate, after review by a licensed provider.