Recovery, Sleep & Performance
Tesamorelin
A growth hormone–releasing peptide that supports natural growth hormone production while specifically targeting visceral (abdominal) fat, body composition, metabolic health, and lean muscle preservation.
Overview
Tesamorelin is a growth hormone–releasing peptide that stimulates your body's natural production of growth hormone. Compared with other growth hormone–support peptides, Tesamorelin has been studied extensively for its effects on visceral (deep abdominal) fat while helping preserve lean muscle mass.
As growth hormone production declines with age, many individuals notice increased abdominal fat, slower recovery, reduced lean muscle, and changes in body composition. Tesamorelin may help support healthier body composition, recovery, and metabolic health when combined with healthy nutrition, regular physical activity, and other lifestyle habits.
At Prime Optimal Health, treatment recommendations are individualized based on your symptoms, health history, laboratory findings when appropriate, and overall wellness goals.
Pricing
Injectable
15 mg vial (approximately 3 weeks): $275
30 mg vial (approximately 6 weeks): $385
Oral Tablet Option
30-day supply: $215
60-day supply: $370
Oral tablet formulations are currently available through a limited number of compounding pharmacies and may not be available in all situations.
Typical Treatment Duration
Most patients remain on therapy for 3–4 months, followed by a 1–2 month break, depending on their goals and response to treatment. Periodic laboratory monitoring may be recommended during longer-term therapy.
Who May Benefit
Tesamorelin may be appropriate for adults seeking support for reducing visceral (abdominal) fat, improving body composition, preserving lean muscle mass, and optimizing metabolic health. It may be especially beneficial for individuals whose primary goal is improving abdominal fat distribution rather than general growth hormone support.
Treatment recommendations are individualized based on your symptoms, health history, laboratory findings when appropriate, and overall wellness goals.
Potential Benefits
Tesamorelin may support reduction of visceral abdominal fat, improved body composition, preservation of lean muscle mass, enhanced recovery, and healthier metabolic function. Benefits typically develop gradually over several months of consistent therapy.
Common Side Effects
Tesamorelin is generally well tolerated. Injectable therapy may cause mild injection site irritation, redness, or tenderness. Some individuals may also experience headache, nausea, joint discomfort, or mild fluid retention. Oral formulations may occasionally cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Most side effects are mild and temporary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Tesamorelin taken?
Tesamorelin is available as both a subcutaneous injectable medication and an oral tablet formulation.
Your provider will recommend the formulation that best aligns with your treatment goals and preferences.
How is Tesamorelin different from Sermorelin or CJC-1295?
While all three therapies support your body's natural growth hormone production, Tesamorelin has been studied more specifically for its effects on visceral (abdominal) fat and body composition. Your provider will help determine which option is best suited to your goals.
Will I need laboratory monitoring?
Depending on your medical history, treatment duration, and goals, periodic laboratory monitoring—including IGF-1 and metabolic markers—may be recommended during longer-term therapy.
How long before I notice results?
Many patients begin noticing gradual improvements in body composition over several weeks, with more meaningful changes often occurring after several months of consistent therapy.
Can Tesamorelin be combined with other therapies?
Yes. Depending on your goals, Tesamorelin may be incorporated into a broader wellness or metabolic optimization program when clinically appropriate.
Before You Submit
Treatment requests are reviewed by a licensed healthcare provider before approval. Depending on your medical history, current treatment plan, and the therapy requested, additional information, laboratory testing, or a consultation may be required before treatment can be prescribed. Existing patients may be able to request certain therapies without an additional consultation when clinically appropriate.