Administration of lower dose of Tesa if stacked with GHS (Ipamorelin)?

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Regarding the dosage of Tesamorelin, the standard reference for its efficacy is the Phase III clinical trials published by Falutz et al. (2010) in the New England Journal of Medicine, which concluded that the 2mg daily dose is the threshold required for statistically significant reductions in visceral fat. However, these findings are based solely on the administration of Tesamorelin as a monotherapy. Since GHRH compounds are inherently limited by somatostatin activity, and because GHS compounds like Ipamorelin are known to significantly inhibit somatostatin, could the same statistically significant effects of a 2mg dose from tesa be achieved with only 0.5mg or 1mg if stacked with a "decent" enough dose from Ipamorelin? I primarily ask this question because much of the anecdotal evidence from users stacking 2mg of Tesamorelin with 300mcg (or other significant doses) of Ipamorelin describes the experience as 'overwhelming' in terms of side effects and intensity. From this anecdotal "suggestion", I would assume that Ipamorelin likely upregulates the body's response to Tesamorelin, potentially allowing for a lower, more efficient dose to achieve the same elevated growth hormone levels.
 
Yes, the combination of both is assumed to be more cost effective than tesa alone.

Some general info from AI (Gemini):
FeatureTesamorelin AloneTesa + Ipamorelin Stack
Typical Dose1.4 mg – 2 mg1 mg Tesa + 150 mcg Ipa
Water Retention RiskLow-ModerateModerate-High
Schedule5 days on / 2 days offStrict 5 days on / 2 days off
Best ForVisceral fat loss / Minimal sidesMax fat loss / Muscle fullness

FeatureTesamorelin AloneTesamorelin + Ipamorelin
Primary GoalTargeted belly fat reductionMax GH pulse / Muscle building
HungerNo effect on appetitePossible slight increase
PotencyHigh (for fat loss)Very High (synergistic)
FDA StatusFDA Approved (for lipodystrophy)Not FDA Approved
Water RetentionModerate riskHigher risk

Though many people on tesa alone will complain of carpal tunnel, that is mostly dose-dependent. Tesa at 1 mg may be more like placebo vs. 2 mg for carpal tunnel symptoms.

As with HGH, the water retention may be managed by 5 days on, 2 days off, along with staying hydrated and taking more taurine, potassium, and magnesium (to reduce the sodium-based water pressure pushing on the nerves):

Take 5g of taurine a day when using GH, to prevent/lessen [carpal tunnel syndrome].
 
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I keep my hospira back water in the fridge after it's open though. Unopened I keep it in room controlled room temperature. I'm also aware that in the summer some people turn up the air a little to about 80 -81 just to keep energy cost low at home but I think that's a little warm so I moved my supply into my office. Lol
 
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