Ipamorelin vs MK-2866 for weight loss
Short answer: For weight loss, users rate them about the same: 93% report improvement with Ipamorelin (43 reports) and 89% with MK-2866 (80 reports).
Ipamorelin has 0 meta-analyses and 2 randomized trials on PubMed; MK-2866 has 0 and 0.
Based on 378 reports about Ipamorelin and 612 about MK-2866. Not medical advice.
| Ipamorelin Peptide | MK-2866 SARM | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 18 | 33 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 63% | 39% |
| Reports | 378 | 612 |
| Research | CResearch: Limited | DResearch: None |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 0 / 2 | 0 / 0 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 93% (43) | 89% (80) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 25% (12) | 62% (8) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 100% (5) | 71% (7) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 88% (17) | 54% (37) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 77% (65) | 20% (20) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | — | 33% (9) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 100% (8) | 63% (49) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 82% (33) | 88% (192) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 88% (43) | 97% (60) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 100% (13) | 70% (27) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 33% (3) | — |
| Libido % reporting improvement | — | 31% (45) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 72% (18) | 4% (82) |
| Blood sugar % reporting improvement | 0% (3) | — |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | — | 0% (8) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 91% (11) | 33% (6) |
| Common side effects | insomnia, flushing, water retention, fatigue | suppression, fatigue, insomnia, headache |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | Not listed |
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What a user said
“CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, rHGH all help. Helped me recover from Phenibut overuse and dependence, and heavy stimulants.”
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What a user said
“I've taken LDG-4033 and Ostarine from Ceretropic and noticed slight psychoactive effects from both, immediately (within 30 minutes after dosing).”
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