Like some of its injectable secretagouge counterparts, GHRP2 and GHRP6, ibutamoren also causes an increase in the hormone that stimulates hunger, ghrelin. Although ibutamoren can cause an increase in hunger, typically the anabolic effect will utilize additional calories for muscle instead of fat deposits. This hunger side effect tends to lessen when ibutamoren is taken at bedtime or with a large meal. Ikon Health Recommends following a protocol where Ibutamoren is used in conjunction with either intermittent fasting or using Ibutamoren with one of the larger meals toward the end of the day.

Ibutamoren can also help people who have difficulty sleeping. It has been shown to increase the amount of time spent in stage 4 deep sleep by 50%, as well as REM sleep by 20%. The more time spent in the deep sleep the more recovery and repair the body can accomplish. Many scientists believe REM sleep plays an important role in cognitive functioning and our overall mental health and wellbeing, hence more time spent in the REM cycle can also be beneficial.

Other health benefits of increasing growth hormone include: increased bone density, improved completion, increased energy, lower cholesterol, increased strength, increased lean muscle and decreased body fat.

Ibutamoren can be used in conjunction with other injectable secretagogues such as Cjc-1295/ Ipamorelin, or sermorelin for an even greater effect.