Welcome back to the Peptides for Women podcast, my little 80s babes!
Today we’re digging into two of the most fascinating (and fun to say!) peptides: Tesamorelin and Ipamorelin.
Both of these peptides help your body make more growth hormone, which naturally declines in your 30s, 40s, and 50s. And since growth hormone is the secret sauce for lean muscle, fat loss, skin, sleep, and recovery, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
In this episode, I break down:
- Why tesamorelin is especially powerful for midlife belly fat and body composition
- The “thermostat vs. tap” analogy to help you understand their unique roles
- How ipamorelin supports deep sleep, recovery, and mood—without messing with other hormones
- What the research really says about fat loss, muscle, and brain health
- How these peptides can be used together for even better results
- The importance of healthy foundations (protein, lifting, sleep, sun, steps) before adding peptides
📘 Resources Mentioned:
1. Effect of tesamorelin on visceral fat and liver fat in HIV-infected patients with abdominal fat accumulation: a randomized clinical trial
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25038357/
2. Effects of Tesamorelin on Neurocognitive Impairment in Persons With HIV and Abdominal Obesity
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39813152/
3. Tesamorelin Modestly Reduces Liver Fat
https://www.jwatch.org/na35376/2014/08/08/tesamorelin-modestly-reduces-liver-fat
4. Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogue
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9849822/
5. The GH secretagogues ipamorelin and GH-releasing peptide-6 increase bone mineral content in adult female rats
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10828840/
6. The role of peptides in bone healing and regeneration: a systematic review
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4940902/
‼️Disclaimer‼️
The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or replace the care of a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult your doctor or licensed provider before making changes to your health, nutrition, exercise, medication, or supplement routine.
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