
Sermorelin belongs to a class of compounds called secretagogues. As a group, secretagogues stimulate the “secretion” of specific hormones. In the case of sermorelin, it is a synthetic duplicate of naturally occurring Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone or GHRH that stimulates your pituitary gland to increase the output of human growth hormone (HGH).
HGH is essential for growth, health, and well-being. However, the pituitary gland’s ability to produce HGH declines as you age. This decrease in pituitary function is often related to the depletion of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormones. Supplemental GHRH in the form of prescription sermorelin therapy has been shown to make up for this loss, increase the production of HGH, and have several “before and after benefits.”
For those that qualify, sermorelin therapy could be a lower-cost alternative to HGH therapy.
A diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency is required to obtain a prescription for sermorelin therapy from your doctor.