CELLETIQ - TESAMORLINE
5MG- 10MG-20MG
$59.00
esamorelin is a synthetic peptide medication that mimics your body's natural growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). Instead of being growth hormone itself, it stimulates the pituitary gland to release more of your own growth hormone, which in turn increases levels of IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1).
What is it approved for?
In the United States, tesamorelin (brand name Egrifta WR) is FDA-approved only for:
Reducing excess visceral (deep abdominal) fat in adults with HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
It is not approved for:
General weight loss
Obesity treatment
Anti-aging
Bodybuilding or athletic performance enhancement
How does it work?
Tesamorelin follows this pathway:
Stimulates GHRH receptors in the pituitary gland.
Increases natural pulses of growth hormone (GH).
Raises IGF-1 levels.
Promotes breakdown of visceral fat, the fat surrounding internal organs.
Unlike injected human growth hormone, tesamorelin works by encouraging your body to produce its own GH.
Potential benefits
For its approved use, studies have shown it can:
Reduce visceral abdominal fat
Improve body composition
Sometimes improve certain metabolic markers, though long-term cardiovascular benefits have not been established.
Researchers are also studying tesamorelin for conditions such as:
Fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH)
Cognitive impairment
Age-related metabolic changes
However, these uses remain investigational and are not FDA-approved.
Common side effects
Reported side effects include:
Joint pain
Swelling (fluid retention)
Muscle aches
Injection-site reactions
Increased blood sugar or reduced insulin sensitivity
Carpal tunnel syndrome in some people
Who should not use it?
Tesamorelin is contraindicated in people with:
Active cancer
Pregnancy
Certain disorders affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary axis
Serious allergy to the medication or its ingredients
Why is it popular in fitness and longevity circles?
Although not approved for these purposes, tesamorelin is discussed because it may:
Increase natural GH secretion
Reduce visceral rather than subcutaneous fat
Potentially improve recovery or body composition