Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin is a prescription-only synthetic growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog used to reduce excess abdominal (visceral) fat in people with HIV-associated lipodystrophy.

Key Uses and Benefits

• Visceral Fat Reduction: Its primary FDA-approved use is for treating lipodystrophy (uneven fat distribution) in adults with HIV.

• Metabolic Health: It specifically targets deep belly fat surrounding organs—the type most linked to heart disease—rather than just fat under the skin.

• Muscle Preservation: Unlike many weight-loss drugs that can cause muscle loss, helps preserve lean muscle mass and may improve muscle density while fat is being burned.

• Cognitive Support: Emerging clinical research suggests potential benefits for cognitive function in older adults with mild impairment. 

• For research use only. Not for human consumption.