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Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes
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TL;DR
Ipamorelin is a synthetic five-amino-acid peptide that acts at the ghrelin receptor (GHSR-1a). Not FDA-approved; research reference and handling notes.
Facts Index
| Fact ID | Category | Entity | Attribute | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ipamorelin:title | identity | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | title | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:published | identity | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | published | 2026-07-10 | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:author | identity | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | author | Preppin' Peppers Editorial Team | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:topics | identity | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | topics | research, Research-only | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:summary | content | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | summary | Ipamorelin is a synthetic five-amino-acid peptide that acts at the ghrelin receptor (GHSR-1a). Not FDA-approved; research reference and handling notes. | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:section-1 | content | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What it is | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:section-2 | content | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What it is | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:section-3 | content | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Research context and categorization | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:section-4 | content | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Status | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:section-5 | content | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Reconstitution notes (general) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:section-6 | content | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Dilution and handling notes (compound-specific) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:section-7 | content | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Handling and storage | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:section-8 | content | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Related reading | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:section-9 | content | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Tools and supplies | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:section-11 | content | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What the research community gets wrong about Ipamorelin | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:product-gansulin-metal-peptide-pen | products | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | references product | Gansulin Pen ยท Reusable Click-Dial, 3 ml (1-60 Units) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:product-gansulin-3ml-cartridge | products | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | references product | Gansulin-Compatible 3 ml Glass Cartridge for Pens (10-Pack) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:source-pubchem-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov | source | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | NCBI PubChem CID 9831659: Ipamorelin (C38H49N9O5) - pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov | source | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Raun et al., Eur J Endocrinol 1998: Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogue - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-2 | source | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Mayfield et al., Am J Sports Med 2026: Injectable Peptide Therapy: A Primer for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Physicians - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:source-www-uniprot-org | source | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot Q92847: Growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1 (GHSR, Homo sapiens), UniProt release 2026-03 - www.uniprot.org | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:source-clinicaltrials-gov | source | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00672074 (Phase 2, completed, first posted 2008-05-06): Safety and Efficacy of Ipamorelin for Management of Post-Operative Ileus - clinicaltrials.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
| ipamorelin:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-3 | source | Ipamorelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Beck et al., Int J Colorectal Dis 2014: Prospective, randomized, controlled, proof-of-concept study of the Ghrelin mimetic ipamorelin for the management of postoperative ileus in bowel resection patients - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/ipamorelin) (evidence) |
FAQ
- What is the chemical structure and receptor target of Ipamorelin?
- Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide with the sequence Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2. It acts as an agonist at the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR-1a), the same receptor targeted by the natural hormone ghrelin.
- What is the regulatory and sport status of Ipamorelin?
- Ipamorelin is not FDA-approved for any indication and is handled as a research-only compound in the US. It is prohibited by WADA at all times under class S2 (peptide hormones, growth factors, and mimetics).
- How is Ipamorelin concentration calculated after reconstitution?
- Divide the peptide mass in milligrams by the volume of bacteriostatic water added in milliliters. Example: a 5 mg vial dissolved in 2 mL yields 2.5 mg/mL. A peptide calculator can convert target volume to concentration.