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Hormone Optimisation Stack

Hormone Healthbeginner 3–6 months$250–$380 AUD / month

For those new to GH optimisation who want to improve body composition, sleep quality, and general hormonal balance. Start with Sermorelin if you are completely new to peptide therapy — then upgrade to Ipamorelin/CJC-1295 once baseline blood work confirms response.

What's in this stack

1

Sermorelin

200–300 mcg · Once nightly

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Timing: Before bed, fasted

Beginner starting point. Get baseline IGF-1 blood test before starting and retest at 6 weeks.

2

Ipamorelin + CJC-1295

100–200 mcg of each · Once nightly

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Timing: 30 minutes before bed, fasted

Add after 4–6 weeks on Sermorelin if blood work supports it. Phase Sermorelin out over 2–4 weeks.

Step-by-step guide

1

Sermorelin — 200–300 mcg Once nightly

Before bed, fasted

Beginner starting point. Get baseline IGF-1 blood test before starting and retest at 6 weeks.

2

Ipamorelin + CJC-1295 — 100–200 mcg of each Once nightly

30 minutes before bed, fasted

Add after 4–6 weeks on Sermorelin if blood work supports it. Phase Sermorelin out over 2–4 weeks.

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Your protocol timeline

See your titration schedule, expected results, and blood work dates mapped to real calendar dates.

Start
Dose change
Expected result
Blood work
Milestone
0

Protocol starts

16 Apr 2026

Begin GH secretagogue protocol. Start zinc, magnesium, and D3 supplements. Baseline hormone panel essential.

Week 0 · Start
2

Sleep quality improves

30 Apr 2026

GH pulse optimisation begins to improve deep sleep phases. This is a leading indicator of hormonal response.

Week 2 · Milestone
4

Energy baseline

14 May 2026

Energy, recovery, and mood typically show early signs of improvement by week 4.

Week 4 · Expected result
8

Hormone panel retest

11 June 2026

Retest testosterone, free T, SHBG, IGF-1, and thyroid markers. Adjust protocol based on response.

Week 8 · Blood work
12

Cycle review

9 July 2026

Assess progress with your practitioner. Discuss continuation, cycling, or protocol adjustments.

Week 12 · Milestone
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Timelines are general estimates. Your prescribing practitioner will personalise your schedule.

Supplements for this protocol

Core supplements that directly support your Hormone Optimisation Stack.

CoreStrong

Magnesium Glycinate

The most bioavailable form of magnesium — essential for sleep quality, muscle recovery, and hormone production.

300–400mg elemental magnesiumView
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Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)

Anti-inflammatory foundation — reduces exercise-induced inflammation, supports cardiovascular health, and enhances GH receptor sensitivity.

2–3g combined EPA+DHA dailyView
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Vitamin D3 + K2

The foundational hormone stack — critical for testosterone production, immune function, bone density, and GH receptor sensitivity.

2,000–5,000 IU Vitamin D3 + 100–200mcg Vitamin K2 (MK-7 form)View
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Zinc Bisglycinate

A foundational mineral for testosterone synthesis, immune function, and protein metabolism.

15–30mg elemental zinc dailyView

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Telehealth Clinic
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Australia's most thorough longevity and peptide clinic — blood panel first, protocol second.

$199–$599 AUD / month Australia-wide
AHPRA-registered clinicians
Comprehensive blood panel included in membership
Ongoing biomarker tracking every 6 months
Higher price point than GLP-1 only clinics
Requires full health assessment before any prescription
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Telehealth Clinic
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Australia's dedicated peptide concierge — BPC-157, Ipamorelin, GHK-Cu, and longevity protocols under doctor supervision.

$199–$599 AUD / month Australia-wide
Specialist peptide clinic — full compounding pharmacy network for all Schedule 4 compounds
Wide protocol range: recovery, longevity, cognitive, and hormone health
Doctor-designed personalised protocols with ongoing monitoring
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