Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin Information

Tesamorelin is a growth-hormone-releasing analog that can increase IGF-1 levels in both men and women by an average of 181 micrograms/liter. This growth hormone can bind and stimulate the GHRH receptors that have a similar potency with GHRH. This growth hormone also hosts many benefits which include:

  • Nootropic effects
  • Reducing triglycerides

Tesamorelin has shown to decrease carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT), visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and c-reactive protein (CRP.) Although, this growth hormone has not been linked to significantly affect other pituitary hormones and other respective mechanisms of the body. Besides, Tesamorelin can also improve cognitive function for people with old age, and patients who suffer increase risk in Alzheimer’s disease due to mild cognitive impairment.

Here is a list of benefits brought about by taking Tesamorelin:

  • Increased production of HGH (human growth hormone)
  • Increases IGF-1 or the Insulin Growth Factor-1 without needing to alter glucose parameters
  • Reduced triglycerides
  • Reduced Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT)
  • Reduced Carotid Intima-Media Size (cIMT)
  • Improved cognition in adults who are over the age of 60

Here are some side effects you may experience when taking Tesamorelin. Also, make sure you inform your doctors or health care professionals right away by any chance you are experiencing such:

  • Allergic reaction:
  • Skin rashes
  • Itching
  • Hives
  • Swelling of face, tongue, or lips
  • Chest pain or chest tightness
  • Increased hunger or thirst
  • Increased urination
  • Feeling weak and tired
  • Palpitations

Here are some other side effects of taking this medicine (which do not really require medical attention.) Although, make sure to inform your healthcare providers if you think these are being bothersome:

  • Depressed mood
  • Muscle pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Pain
  • Redness or irritation of the site that was injected
  • Tingling or numbness of hands and feet
  • Swelling of ankles, feet, or hands

Before taking this medicine, your healthcare provider must know if you have any of the following conditions:

  • Cancer
  • Head injury
  • Recently concluded or ongoing head radiation therapy
  • Problems in the pituitary gland (including tumors)
  • Diabetes
  • Recent surgery
  • Unusual allergic reaction to tesamorelin, mannitol, medicines, food, hair dye, or
    preservatives
  • Currently breast-feeding