CJC-1295
Recovery, sleep, body composition
Learn moreTesamorelin
FDA-Approved Ingredient
Commonly chosen for: Deep belly fat
What it is
Tesamorelin has one unusual and very useful trait: it targets visceral fat specifically — the deep belly fat packed around your organs, not the fat you can pinch. It is FDA-approved for reducing that fat in HIV-related lipodystrophy, and has also been studied for liver fat and memory. Any use outside that approved indication is off-label and directed by your prescriber.
How it works
Tesamorelin is a GHRH analogue: it signals your pituitary to release your own growth hormone.
What sets it apart is where the effect lands. It is associated specifically with visceral fat — the deep fat packed around your organs, not the fat you can pinch.
It is FDA-approved for reducing that fat in HIV-related lipodystrophy, and has also been studied for liver fat and memory. Any other use is off-label and directed by your prescriber.
Who it's typically for
- People whose concern is deep abdominal fat rather than overall weight.
- People who prefer a secretagogue over hormone replacement.
- People whose provider has recommended it after review.
What to know before starting
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Common side effects
Injection-site reactions, joint aches, swelling, muscle pain and tingling in the hands are reported. Blood sugar can rise, so monitoring matters if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic.
Who should avoid it
Not appropriate with active cancer, in pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a disrupted pituitary axis. Discuss diabetes and any pituitary history with your provider.
Consult requirement
No scheduled video visit required — reviewed and prescribed by a licensed provider. Add a consult if you have a chronic condition or take other medication.
This page is educational and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Where you see the FDA-Approved Ingredient mark, the active ingredient is FDA-approved in at least one prescription medication. Products without it are prescribed based on your provider's clinical judgment and current research. Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved products in either case.
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