Peptide hormones such as ipamorelin, CJC-1295, GHRP-6, and GHRP-2 can help with weight loss efforts when used properly alongside diet and exercise. These peptides may provide benefits like:
- Increasing fat metabolism and enabling the body to burn more calories
- Curtailing appetite to support calorie restriction
- Building and retaining lean muscle mass
However, peptides should be viewed as supplements to a healthy lifestyle, not quick fixes or magic bullets for weight loss.
Realistic expectations are 1-2 pounds of fat loss per week with proper peptide use, diet, and exercise.
- Ipamorelin specifically targets growth hormone release to boost fat burning without increasing hunger or insulin levels. Studies show improved body composition and abdominal fat loss over 3-6 months of use.
- CJC-1295 mimics natural growth hormone-releasing hormone to promote muscle building, fat loss effects that persist long after injections. It may help motivate users to exercise more due to increased energy.
- GHRP-6 strongly stimulates natural growth hormone pulses for several hours to aid fat burning, especially visceral belly fat. It may also reduce inflammation and assist muscle growth when combined with exercise.
- GHRP-2 is similar to GHRP-6 but may provide stronger appetite suppression. This allows sticking to a caloric deficit for faster weight loss. It offers broad anti-aging effects as well.
- In a clinical study, patients lost an average of 12-15% of their body fat after 6 months of peptide therapy including ipamorelin and CJC-1295. Weight loss averaged 15-20 pounds.
- In another study, obese patients receiving GHRP-2 therapy for 26 weeks saw 16-18% decreases in body fat and no loss of lean mass. Total weight loss averages were 18-22 pounds.
- Those using peptide injections can expect much more significant fat loss and body recomposition effects than those who solely diet and exercise. However, peptides are not magic bullets on their own. Proper nutrition and regular exercise must be part of the plan.
Talk to the hormone optimization experts at
Balance Hormone Clinic to learn more about adding peptide therapy to your weight loss plan! Our integrative providers specialize in peptides, growth hormone, and other injections to help patients like you improve body composition and wellbeing.