Ibutamoren

Also known as: MK-677, Nutrobal

Moderate evidence
ClassNon-peptide ghrelin receptor agonist
Research statusDiscontinued clinical development
Independent tests1
Studies indexed1
Companies tested 1

Overview

An orally active, non-peptide growth hormone secretagogue. It is not a peptide, but it is sold and discussed alongside them.

Ibutamoren is classified as a non-peptide ghrelin receptor agonist. Its current development status is: discontinued clinical development. Human trial data exists but is limited in size, duration or independence; conclusions should be held loosely.

The Peptide Institute tracks Ibutamoren because it is actively sold through research-compound and telehealth channels. Our interest is narrow and specific: what is actually in the vial, whether the label is accurate, and whether the sellers of it can document what they claim. We take no position on whether anyone should use it.

Independent Testing

Independently tested companies that sell Ibutamoren

Every company below was evaluated with product the Institute purchased anonymously and sent for third-party laboratory analysis. Ranked by Index Score™.

Companies
1
Samples
1
Updated
Jul 27, 2025
  1. 1 Lumen Research Supply Excellent Institute
    Top Rated
    Ibutamoren

    96.9% average purity across 1 sample

    Purity & Testing 99 Transparency 80 Samples 1 89 View company
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Research & Studies

Studies library
  • Ibutamoren: dose-ranging efficacy and safety findings

    Obesity · Randomized controlled trial (Phase 3) · Aug 25, 2020

    Reports findings relevant to the primary claims made for Ibutamoren; sample size limits how far the result generalises.

Independent Testing

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Laboratory verification of Ibutamoren products across the companies we index.

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