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Tesamorelin

Peptides

Tesamorelin

Daily subcutaneous

Targets visceral fat

The growth hormone releasing analogue with the strongest clinical evidence for reducing visceral abdominal fat specifically.

From $279/mo

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

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What to expect

Why patients choose tesamorelin

Clinically studied for visceral fat reduction

Supports growth hormone release through the natural axis

May improve lipid markers

Targets the abdominal fat most linked to metabolic risk

How it works

The mechanism

Tesamorelin is a stabilised analogue of growth hormone releasing hormone. Its effect on visceral adipose tissue, the deep fat surrounding the organs, is the best documented of the secretagogues.

Individual results vary.

Dosing

How it is taken

Administered by daily subcutaneous injection, usually in defined cycles with provider review before renewal.

Safety information

What you should know before starting

Possible side effects

  • Injection site redness or itching
  • Joint aches
  • Swelling in the hands or feet
  • Elevated blood glucose in some patients

Not suitable for

  • Active malignancy
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Disrupted hypothalamic or pituitary function

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

Both act on the same axis, but tesamorelin has specific clinical trial evidence for visceral fat reduction, which is why it is chosen when that is the goal.

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

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