Researchers considering working with sermorelin may have some questions about what it is and what its effects are.
Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions that we get from researchers looking to order sermorelin online:
Is sermorelin approved by the FDA?
Currently, no. The FDA did approve sermorelin acetate for the first time in 1997 under the brand name GEREF [10]. It was indicated for the treatment of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in children with growth failure. But as of 2008, the FDA discontinued its approval for GEREF “for reasons other than safety or effectiveness” [10]. In other words, sermorelin’s safety profile and effectiveness as a drug had nothing to do with the determination.
Who makes sermorelin?
There are several different companies around the world producing sermorelin. Our preferred vendor, works with manufacturers in the USA.
How do researchers administer sermorelin?
Sermorelin comes in powdered form, in a vacuum-sealed vial. It must be reconstituted with bacteriostatic water. Sermorelin is administered via subcutaneous or intramuscular injection using an insulin syringe and needle.
How is sermorelin stored?
Once reconstituted with water, sermorelin should be stored in a refrigerator at 36-46 Fahrenheit (2-8 Celsius). It should not be frozen. Try to ensure that sermorelin is kept away from heat, light, and moisture. Keep it in a place that is inaccessible to children and pets.
Is sermorelin the same as HGH?
No. HGH, or somatotropin, is actual human growth hormone. Somatropin research is tightly regulated in the US and most countries and can cause long-term side effects [6]. In extreme cases, somatotropin abuse can cause a condition called acromegaly, which causes the hands, feet and face to enlarge [11]. Taking HGH directly can destabilize the body’s GH levels and cause the pituitary gland to stop producing HGH naturally.
Sermorelin is an analogue of GHRH. Its job is to stimulate the pituitary gland to increase the production of endogenous HGH. The result is a more stable and controlled increase in HGH. Sermorelin is also chemically very different from GH. It contains the first 29 amino acids of human GHRH whereas GH is a much bigger molecule, made up of 191 amino acids.