Sermorelin
Stimulating growth hormone release; offered by "anti-aging" and hormone clinics.
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Sermorelin: key facts
- Evidence level FDA-approved
- Approved as a medicineYes: Previously approved for pediatric growth hormone deficiency; the brand is no longer marketed in the US
- Randomized trials on PubMed0
- Papers on PubMed24
- Trials testing it (ClinicalTrials.gov)None found
- In tested sportProhibited
In one sentence: Sermorelin is an approved medicine in some form (previously approved for pediatric growth hormone deficiency; the brand is no longer marketed in the US). Its strongest evidence is FDA approval backed by large trials, with 0 randomized trials on PubMed that mention it.
Once approved, now sold mainly through compounding. Evidence for adult anti-aging use is limited.
Key studies
Reviews Summaries of other studies.
Other notable papers The most relevant other papers on PubMed.
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Clinical trials
That usually means it hasn't been properly tested in people.
Where it fits
Common questions
Is Sermorelin approved?
Previously approved for pediatric growth hormone deficiency; the brand is no longer marketed in the US.
Has Sermorelin been tested in people?
No randomized trials of Sermorelin are listed on PubMed. Once approved, now sold mainly through compounding. Evidence for adult anti-aging use is limited.
Is Sermorelin allowed in sport?
No. It is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
This is a short, data-driven profile. Study and trial lists come from PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov and are refreshed periodically. "What people use it for" describes common claims, not recommendations. Educational only, not medical advice.