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Growth Hormone AxisResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Ibutamoren (MK-677)Oral ghrelin agonist for GH and IGF-1

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Research Only · Not FDA-Approved. Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness. True Heal Wellness does not offer, sell, or administer Ibutamoren (MK-677); this page is provided strictly as an educational reference.
Mechanism
Non-peptide GHS-R1a agonist that increases endogenous GH and IGF-1 secretion.
Researched For
GH/IGF-1 physiology · Sarcopenia · Sleep and appetite
The essentials

At a Glance

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Compound type

Non-peptide small molecule

Researched for

GH/IGF-1 physiology, sarcopenia and sleep and appetite.

Evidence level

B — Human randomized-trial evidence

U.S. FDA status

Not FDA-approved.

Routes studied

Oral.

Doses studied

Research write-ups describe 10–25 mg orally once daily, and published clinical-study doses vary. There is no approved protocol and this is not a True Heal Wellness recommendation.

Safety notes

Can increase appetite, edema, fasting glucose and insulin resistance.

Anti-doping (WADA)

Prohibited as a GH secretagogue in sport.

Availability at True Heal

True Heal Wellness does not offer, sell or administer Ibutamoren (MK-677). This page exists as an educational reference only.

Last reviewed

2026-08-11

Regulatory status

Not FDA-approved.

Ibutamoren is a non-peptide investigational compound, not an approved medicine.

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What Ibutamoren (MK-677) is

Orally active ghrelin-receptor agonist investigated for raising GH/IGF-1, appetite, sleep and body composition. It is also referred to as MK-677 and Ibutamoren mesylate.

How it works

Non-peptide GHS-R1a agonist that increases endogenous GH and IGF-1 secretion.

What the evidence shows

Multiple human studies demonstrate endocrine effects; it remains unapproved in the U.S.

Evidence level: B — Human randomized-trial evidence.

Routes studied: Oral.

Doses studied: Research write-ups describe 10–25 mg orally once daily, and published clinical-study doses vary. There is no approved protocol and this is not a True Heal Wellness recommendation.

What this page does not claim

Ibutamoren is a non-peptide investigational compound, not an approved medicine.

Safety considerations

Can increase appetite, edema, fasting glucose and insulin resistance.

  • Cautions and contraindications: Diabetes/glucose intolerance, active malignancy or GH-sensitive conditions require review.
  • Possible interactions: Glucose-lowering drugs, other GH-axis agents.

Sport and anti-doping

Prohibited as a GH secretagogue in sport.

Availability at True Heal Wellness

True Heal Wellness does not offer, sell or administer Ibutamoren (MK-677). This page exists as an educational reference only.

Straight answers

Frequently asked

What is Ibutamoren (MK-677)?

Orally active ghrelin-receptor agonist investigated for raising GH/IGF-1, appetite, sleep and body composition.

Is Ibutamoren (MK-677) FDA-approved?

Not FDA-approved. Ibutamoren is a non-peptide investigational compound, not an approved medicine.

What is Ibutamoren (MK-677) researched for?

GH/IGF-1 physiology, sarcopenia and sleep and appetite.

What does the evidence on Ibutamoren (MK-677) show?

Multiple human studies demonstrate endocrine effects; it remains unapproved in the U.S. Evidence level: B — Human randomized-trial evidence.

What are the safety considerations with Ibutamoren (MK-677)?

Can increase appetite, edema, fasting glucose and insulin resistance. Cautions: Diabetes/glucose intolerance, active malignancy or GH-sensitive conditions require review.

Does True Heal Wellness offer Ibutamoren (MK-677)?

True Heal Wellness does not offer, sell or administer Ibutamoren (MK-677). This page exists as an educational reference only.

The evidence

References

  1. PepEd Hub — Ibutamoren (MK-677) compound profile. pepedhub.com
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