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title: "Does tesamorelin help build muscle? Evidence"
description: "Does tesamorelin help build muscle? It is FDA approved to reduce visceral fat in HIV lipodystrophy, not to build muscle. Evidence is limited."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Does tesamorelin help build muscle? Evidence

> Does tesamorelin help build muscle? It is FDA approved to reduce visceral fat in HIV lipodystrophy, not to build muscle. Evidence is limited.

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