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PerformanceMedium Risk

GHRP-6

Also known as: Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6

Half-life:
15-60 minutes

Administration Routes

subcutaneous injectionintranasal
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Mechanism of Action

Ghrelin receptor agonist; stimulates pituitary GH release and increases appetite via hypothalamic ghrelin pathways

A hexapeptide that strongly stimulates growth hormone release while also increasing appetite. Commonly used for muscle gain and recovery.

Primary Research Areas

  • GH release
  • appetite stimulation
  • muscle growth
  • fat loss

Risk Profile

Medium Risk

Moderate risk profile in research contexts. Consult a healthcare professional before use.

Regulatory Status

Research OnlyNot Evaluated by FDA

Hexapeptide GH secretagogue. No FDA approval. Not on FDA Category 1 or Category 2 compounding list. WADA prohibited. Historical Phase 2 trials (Theratechnologies) but abandoned. Research chemical.

Regulatory status reflects publicly available information and may change. This is not legal or medical advice.

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