🌙 Running GH Peptides or MK-677

For everyone · 9 markers · $132.30 with code CAMERON $147.00

Using ipamorelin, CJC-1295, tesamorelin, sermorelin or MK-677 (ibutamoren).

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All 9 markers load into your cart in one click. No doctor's visit, drawn at any Quest location in the US, results by email in about two weeks. Code CAMERON applies automatically.

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Why this panel

GH secretagogues raise IGF-1 and, in doing so, reliably worsen insulin sensitivity. That tradeoff is the entire safety story of this class, and it's measurable.

💡 What most people missMK-677 in particular causes a well-documented rise in fasting glucose and insulin resistance — in the widely cited year-long trial it raised fasting glucose and reduced insulin sensitivity, and it's the single most important thing to monitor on it. Checking IGF-1 without checking fasting insulin gives you only the upside half of the picture. Second point: IGF-1 is only interpretable against an age-matched range, and pushing it far above the top of that range is where the theoretical cancer-risk concerns sit. More is not better.
⏰ When to get it drawnBaseline first. IGF-1 reflects an integrated average so timing is flexible, but stay consistent. Fast 9–12 hours for glucose and insulin. Recheck at 8–12 weeks.

What's inside

This panel covers 9 markers chosen for this specific situation. The full list, the clinical reasoning behind each marker, draw timing and how to interpret your results are available to Academy members.

🔒 Panel and protocol are inside the Academy

Every marker and why it's here — plus the full evidence-graded GH Peptides & MK-677 protocol: every compound in the class graded honestly, the insulin-sensitivity trade that comes with all of them, the IGF-1 and cancer question answered properly, and why one of the most popular options is water rather than tissue. $10/mo, cancel anytime.

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A few of the markers — free to read

These explainers are free: what each one measures, the optimal range rather than just the lab range, and what actually moves it.

IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1)Growth Hormone, SerumInsulin (Fasting)HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)

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Frequently asked questions

What blood tests are in the Running GH Peptides or MK-677 panel?

9 markers: IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1), Insulin (Fasting), HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c), Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Growth Hormone, Serum, TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone), Free T4 (Free Thyroxine), Lipid Panel, hs-CRP (C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity).

How much does the Running GH Peptides or MK-677 panel cost?

$147.00 before discount, $132.30 with code CAMERON applied automatically. Individual markers add a one-time $10 draw fee. Ordered through Marek Diagnostics and drawn at any Quest Diagnostics location in the US.

Do I need a doctor's order for these tests?

No. These are ordered direct-to-consumer through Marek Diagnostics — you order online, walk into a Quest location, and results are emailed to you in about two weeks. No physician visit or insurance required. Not available in NY, NJ or RI.

When should I get the Running GH Peptides or MK-677 panel drawn?

Baseline first. IGF-1 reflects an integrated average so timing is flexible, but stay consistent. Fast 9–12 hours for glucose and insulin. Recheck at 8–12 weeks.

Important: This page is education only, not medical advice and not a diagnosis. A panel is a starting point for a conversation with a clinician, not a substitute for one. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay — always compare against the range printed on your own report.