Peptides
Tesamorelin
Unlock your own growth hormone. Target deep fat.
Tesamorelin is a peptide, a small chain of amino acids, built to act like GHRH: the natural signal your brain sends when it wants growth hormone released. Instead of adding growth hormone from outside, tesamorelin asks your pituitary gland to release more of its own.
That matters because of what happens next. The rise in growth hormone lifts IGF-1, a growth signal your body makes, and IGF-1 goes to work on visceral fat, the deep fat packed around your organs. This is different from the fat you can pinch. It sits close to the machinery that runs your metabolism, which is why targeting it supports metabolic health from the inside out.
People choose tesamorelin when they want to work on stubborn deep abdominal fat, support lean body composition, or back their growth hormone axis with a mechanism that keeps the body’s own rhythm in charge. No outside growth hormone. Your system does the work, and tesamorelin turns up the signal.
Why people choose it
- Targets visceral fat, the deep fat stored around your organs
- Raises your body's own growth hormone and IGF-1 levels
- Supports lean body composition
- Supports targeted metabolic health
How it works
Tesamorelin binds to receptors on the pituitary gland, the small gland that controls growth hormone, and triggers a natural pulse of the growth hormone you already make. That pulse raises IGF-1, a growth signal your body produces, which drives fat breakdown most in visceral fat, the deep fat around your organs. The whole process runs on your body's own hormone system, with no outside growth hormone added.
Who it's for
Tesamorelin fits people who want to target deep abdominal fat, improve body composition, or support their growth hormone axis, and who prefer a mechanism that works through the body's own system rather than adding growth hormone from outside. A licensed provider reviews your health history to confirm it is a fit for you.
FAQ
Do I need a prescription for tesamorelin?
Yes. Tesamorelin is prescription-only. A licensed provider reviews your health history and goals, then decides whether it is a safe, sensible fit for you.
Will I need lab work?
Sometimes. Your provider may order labs when they are needed to guide safe treatment, and will tell you exactly what is required before you start.
Is tesamorelin the same as taking growth hormone?
No. Growth hormone therapy adds the hormone from outside. Tesamorelin prompts your pituitary gland to release more of your own, so your body stays in charge of the rhythm.
How do I get my medication?
Once your provider approves treatment, your medication ships directly to your door.
Is this a subscription?
No. There is no subscription and no membership fee. You get care when you need it, on your terms.
Ready to get started?
Prescription medication. A licensed IAM provider determines if it's right for you.