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What is Sermorelin?

Approved drugGH Secretagogues research · Last reviewed September 28, 2026

Sermorelin is a synthetic copy of the first 29 amino acids of human growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH 1-29).

How does Sermorelin work?

It activates the pituitary’s GHRH receptor to release growth hormone in natural pulses.

What are researchers studying?

Where does the evidence stand?

Approved drug

Was FDA-approved (Geref) for children with growth-hormone deficiency; the branded product was discontinued in 2008 for commercial reasons.

Quick facts

Research area
GH Secretagogues
Third-party lab results
3 published COAs →
Tested vendors tracking it
2 vendors →

Recent peer-reviewed research

The most relevant Sermorelin studies from the last three years, via PubMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

  1. Therapeutic Peptides in Orthopaedics: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions
    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2026 Jan 1 · PubMed ↗
  2. A new era of doping? Use of peptide and peptide-analog drugs in recreational and professional sport and bodybuilding: a critical review
    The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness · 2026 Jul · PubMed ↗
  3. Safety and Efficacy of Approved and Unapproved Peptide Therapies for Musculoskeletal Injuries and Athletic Performance
    Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026 Aug · PubMed ↗
  4. Analysis of growth hormone releasing hormone and its analogs in urine using nano liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole/orbitrap mass spectrometry
    Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis · 2026 Jan 15 · PubMed ↗
  5. Cationic exchange SPE combined with triple quadrupole UHPLC-MS/MS for detection of GHRHs in urine samples
    Analytical biochemistry · 2023 Dec 1 · PubMed ↗

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This guide summarizes published research for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not describe how to use Sermorelin. Citations link to PubMed and are listed for reference — we haven't reviewed or endorsed their findings. Products referenced on The Peptide Audit are sold by third parties for laboratory research use only and are not for human consumption.