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peptide comparison · longevity × growth

NAD+ vs Tesamorelin

Two compounds, mechanism by mechanism. Where they overlap, where they don't, and which vendors stock each.

§ 01

Mechanism

nad-plus

NAD+

Nicotinamide Adenine DinucleotideNAD

Coenzyme central to redox reactions and energy metabolism in every cell. Levels decline with age, which has driven a research interest in NAD+ supplementation as a longevity intervention.

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tesamorelin

Tesamorelin

TH9507Egrifta

Synthetic 44-amino-acid analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). Stimulates pituitary release of endogenous growth hormone in a pulsatile manner.

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§ 02

Key facts

factNAD+Tesamorelin
category
·longevitygrowth·
half-life
·Hours; rapidly converted intracellularly~30 minutes (with sustained pituitary effect)·
research dosing
·Research literature cites 100–500 mg subcutaneous or IV in protocols ranging from single-dose to weekly maintenance.Research literature cites 1–2 mg daily subcutaneous, typically administered before bed.·
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search demand
●70/10065/100○
vendors stocking
·00·
aliases
·Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide · NADTH9507 · Egrifta·
§ 03

Use-case overlap

only nad-plus
  • cellular energy
  • mitochondrial function
  • aging research
both

none

only tesamorelin
  • visceral fat reduction
  • GHRH analog research
  • HIV-associated lipodystrophy (FDA-approved indication)
§ 04

Where to buy

nad-plus
NAD+
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tesamorelin
Tesamorelin
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§ 05

Sources

  1. [01]Therapeutic potential of NAD-boosting molecules — The Lancet Healthy Longevity· NAD+
  2. [02]NAD+ in aging, metabolism, and neurodegeneration — Science· NAD+
  3. [03]Effects of tesamorelin on visceral adipose tissue — JAMA· Tesamorelin
  4. [04]FDA approval label — Egrifta· Tesamorelin
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