Capromorelin
Oral non-peptide ghrelin-receptor agonist; FDA-approved as a veterinary appetite stimulant.
Acute growth-hormone pulse within roughly 30 to 60 minutes of dosing; body-composition effects build over weeks.
Store the lyophilized powder refrigerated (2 to 8 C), or frozen for long-term storage, protected from light. After reconstitution with bacteriostatic water, keep refrigerated and use within about 4 weeks.
Clinical Evidence
What the literature says
Scientific Overview
Capromorelin is a small-molecule ghrelin agonist (GHSR1a) approved by the FDA for appetite stimulation in dogs (Entyce, 2016) and cats (Elura, 2020). Human Phase 2 trials in elderly sarcopenia showed modest gains in tandem-walk and lean mass before development was halted.
Citations (3)
- Capromorelin: a ghrelin receptor agonist and novel therapy for stimulation of appetite in dogsPubMed
- Capromorelin, a ghrelin receptor agonist, increases feed intake and body weight gain in broiler chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus)PubMed
- Insights on discovery, efficacy, safety and clinical applications of ghrelin receptor agonist capromorelin in veterinary medicineReview
Research Guide
How users approach this compound
The following reflects patterns observed in research literature and community protocols. This is not medical advice and does not constitute a clinical recommendation.
Research Protocols
Common DosagesVeterinary
“Human research dosing not established”
Dosages listed are common research protocols found in peer-reviewed literature and clinical trials. Individual results and requirements may vary significantly in a research context.
Key Research Benefits
- Stimulates appetite
- Raises GH/IGF-1
- Oral bioavailability
Potential Side Effects
Labs to monitor
Educational context only, not a testing mandate. Any bloodwork decisions belong with your clinician.
- IGF-1: Primary downstream marker of growth-hormone-axis activity.
- Fasting glucose / HbA1c: GH-axis stimulation can reduce insulin sensitivity over time.
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