Sermorelin vs Tesamorelin
Side-by-side from the data we track independently: what each compound is, how it's typically dosed, what the community reports, and what it actually costs from live vendor offers. Full evidence lives on each peptide's page.
| Sermorelin | Tesamorelin | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Synthetic analog of the first 29 amino acids of endogenous GHRH. Formerly FDA-approved for GH deficiency in children. Stimulates natural pulsatile GH production from the anterior pituitary. Popular in anti-aging clinics. | Synthetic analog of human growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). FDA-approved as Egrifta for HIV-associated lipodystrophy (visceral fat accumulation). Increases endogenous GH and IGF-1 levels while preserving natural pulsatile patterns. |
| Category | gh_axis | weight_loss |
| Typical dose | — | — |
| Half-life | ~0.2h | ~0.43h |
| Community reports | 97 firsthand reports (82.5% positive). Most reported: Sleep quality & recovery (42), Body Composition & Sleep Quality (28), Muscle growth & fat loss (26). | 135 firsthand reports (83.7% positive). Most reported: Visceral fat reduction (55), Sleep & recovery (41), Body composition / lean mass (36). |
| Live pricing | From $0.72/mg across 193 vendors. Compare prices → | From $0.87/mg across 311 vendors. Compare prices → |
Common questions
Which is cheaper per mg, Sermorelin or Tesamorelin?
On live captured offers, Sermorelin is currently cheaper per mg: from $0.72/mg across 193 vendors, versus Tesamorelin from $0.87/mg across 311 vendors (USD-converted; prices change between sweeps).
Community counts reflect substantiated, linkable reports only. Prices are captured from vendor catalogues and change between sweeps. Research use only — nothing here is medical advice.