
Sermorelin
Also known as GRF 1-29, Geref (former brand)
Price range: €48 through €92
Discussed for: Natural-style GH boost for anti-aging.
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- Hydrophobic
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- Glycine / proline
Editorial 1 to 10 estimates from published research, not measured values. How to read these
01 / Identity
What it is
Sermorelin is a synthetic GHRH fragment (29 aa). Main reported uses: natural-style GH boost for anti-aging. Current status: was FDA-approved (withdrawn commercially 2008); available via compounding.
- Molecule type
- Synthetic GHRH fragment (29 aa)
- How it is taken
- Injection (SC)
- Other names
- GRF 1-29, Geref (former brand)
Route only. This library does not publish doses or protocols.
02 / Mechanism
How it is thought to work
GHRH analog that stimulates the pituitary's own GH release
03 / Potential benefits
What people use it for
Natural-style GH boost for anti-aging
Moderate human evidence
Some human trials exist, but they are smaller, shorter or mixed.
Listed uses are what people use it for, not proven outcomes.
04 / Known risks
Side effects and risks
Injection-site pain, flushing, headache
Risk level 3 of 10
Lower risk score: reported side effects are mostly mild. Low risk is not no risk, especially for unregulated products.
Unknown long-term effects count as a risk, not as a clean record.
05 / Regulatory
Regulatory status
- Status
- Prescription in some countries
- Details
- Was FDA-approved (withdrawn commercially 2008); available via compounding
- Sport (WADA)
- Yes: S2 (peptide hormones / GH factors)
Status reflects information up to mid-2026 and changes over time. Check current sources.
06 / Evidence quality
How good is the evidence?
07 / Notes and sources
Notes and sources
- Growth-factor peptides carry a theoretical risk of feeding existing cancers.
- Anyone using compounds like this regularly should have medical supervision and bloodwork (for example IGF-1, glucose and HbA1c, hormones, lipids).
- Source: Peptide Reference Table, an editorial review of published research up to mid-2026. Scores are 1 to 10 editorial estimates, not measured values. Regulatory and WADA status change over time.
Educational information only. Not medical advice. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before using any compound.
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