Ipamorelin
- Active Substance: Ipamorelin
- Concentration: 5 mg per vial
- Pack Size: Lyophilized injectable vial
- Manufacturer: Dragon Pharma
- Brand Name: Ipamorelin
- Molecular Formula: C38H49N9O5
- Molecular Weight: 711.85 g/mol
- Synonyms: IPAM, Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-5, GHRP-5
Ipamorelin 5 mg by Dragon Pharma is a synthetic pentapeptide designed to selectively stimulate growth hormone release with minimal off-target effects. As a newer generation GHRP (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide), Ipamorelin is favored in scientific research for its clean endocrine profile, lack of impact on prolactin and cortisol, and potential in tissue recovery and anti-aging models.
Mechanism of Action
Ipamorelin acts directly on the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a), triggering the release of endogenous growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary. Unlike earlier GHRPs such as GHRP-6 or GHRP-2, Ipamorelin does not significantly affect cortisol or prolactin levels. This specificity allows for a more focused GH pulse without disrupting other hormonal pathways.
The peptide is especially attractive in regenerative and aging research due to its potential to enhance protein synthesis, promote muscle repair, support fat metabolism, and restore circadian GH rhythms. Its stable release profile and low desensitization rate make it suitable for longer-term research protocols involving recovery, anti-aging, or anabolic pathways.
Key Features & Benefits
- GH Release Without Cortisol Spike: Promotes selective growth hormone stimulation with minimal side effects.
- Supports Muscle Preservation: Investigated for its ability to maintain lean tissue during catabolic conditions.
- Clean Endocrine Profile: No significant effect on prolactin, making it suitable for hormone-sensitive models.
- Anti-Aging Applications: Studied for enhancing sleep quality, tissue regeneration, and skin elasticity.
- High Purity Peptide: Manufactured by Dragon Pharma under stringent lab-grade quality standards.
Legal Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Ipamorelin 5 mg is strictly for research and laboratory use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. Handle using proper safety and compliance procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ipamorelin is studied for its role in growth hormone release, muscle repair, and anti-aging without raising cortisol or prolactin levels.
Unlike GHRP-2 or GHRP-6, Ipamorelin has a cleaner side effect profile, making it preferred in long-term endocrine and recovery studies.
While not directly anabolic, it enhances anabolic pathways by stimulating GH, which indirectly supports muscle growth and repair mechanisms.
Store lyophilized powder at -20°C. Once reconstituted, keep refrigerated at 2–8°C and use within 30 days if handled aseptically.
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