Ipamorelin Calculator
Calculate reconstitution and dosing for Ipamorelin with standard GH optimization protocols.
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What is it? Ipamorelin is a peptide that tells your pituitary gland to release growth hormone. It's one of the gentlest GH-releasing peptides with minimal side effects.
How it works: It mimics ghrelin (the hunger hormone) but without causing hunger or cortisol spikes. Each injection triggers a "pulse" of natural growth hormone.
Key point: Take on an empty stomach (no food 30 min before/after). Most people inject 2-3 times per day.
Ipamorelin Quick Reference
Standard Dose
100-300 mcg
per injection
Frequency
2-3x daily
AM + PM (+ pre-workout)
Timing
Fasted
30 min before/after food
Calculate Your Dose
Enter your vial info and desired dose
Check your vial label
ml of water added
Per injection, 2-3x daily
Your Results
Draw Per Injection
8
units on syringe
Concentration
2500
mcg per ml
Injections Per Vial
25
at this dose
What 8 units looks like:
Using a 100-unit insulin syringe
When to Inject (Timing Is Important!)
Morning (Best)
Inject immediately upon waking, before eating. Wait 30 minutes before breakfast. This amplifies your natural morning GH pulse.
Pre-Workout (Optional)
30-60 minutes before training on an empty stomach. Good for those doing 3x daily dosing. Skip if you eat pre-workout.
Before Bed (Most Important)
Inject 30+ minutes after your last meal, right before sleep. This maximizes the deep sleep GH pulse - your biggest GH release of the day.
Why fasting matters: Eating (especially carbs and fats) blunts GH release. For maximum effect, avoid food 30 minutes before and after your injection.
Stacking with CJC-1295
Ipamorelin is often combined with CJC-1295 (no DAC) for enhanced effects. Here's why:
Ipamorelin alone
Triggers GH release from pituitary. Creates a sharp but short GH pulse.
Ipamorelin + CJC-1295
CJC-1295 amplifies and extends the GH pulse. Think of it as making the wave bigger and longer.
Typical stack: 100mcg Ipamorelin + 100mcg CJC-1295 (no DAC), 2-3x daily. They can be mixed in the same syringe.
Use the CJC-1295 CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
Ipamorelin works best on an empty stomach. The best times are:
- First thing in the morning before breakfast
- Before bed, at least 30 minutes after your last meal
- Optionally pre-workout (if training fasted)
Avoid eating for 30 minutes after injection to maximize GH release.
Yes! This is one of the most popular peptide stacks. Ipamorelin triggers GH release while CJC-1295 (no DAC) amplifies and extends it. They work synergistically - the combination is more effective than either alone. You can mix them in the same syringe. Typical doses: 100-200mcg of each, 2-3x daily.
Most protocols call for 2-3 injections per day:
- 2x daily: Morning + before bed (most common)
- 3x daily: Morning + pre-workout + before bed
Each injection triggers a separate GH pulse. More frequent injections = more GH pulses throughout the day.
Unlike GHRP-6 and GHRP-2, Ipamorelin causes minimal to no hunger increase. That's one of its main advantages. It's selective for GH release without significantly affecting other hormones like ghrelin, cortisol, or prolactin. This makes it one of the "cleanest" GH-releasing peptides.
Results timeline varies by goal:
- Better sleep: Often within the first week
- Recovery: 2-4 weeks
- Body composition: 8-12 weeks for noticeable changes
- Skin/hair improvements: 3-6 months
GH-related changes are gradual. Most protocols run 3-6 months.