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GHRP-6
Research Use
Also known as Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6
Function
Primary
GH secretagogue · Appetite stimulation
Secondary
Body composition
Mechanism
GHS-R1a agonist — stimulates GH release; pronounced ghrelin-like appetite stimulation; gastroprotective properties.
Evidence
Pre-clinical / Observational
Research
Pre-clinical and observational; limited Phase I
Dosing
Range
100–300 mcg/dose
Frequency
1–3× daily
Route
Subcutaneous
Cycling
8–12 weeks on / 4 weeks off.
Benefits
- ·Appetite support in wasting states
- ·GH release
- ·Gastroprotective in models
Risks
- ·Strong hunger stimulation
- ·Cortisol and prolactin elevation
- ·Desensitization
Contraindications
- ·Active malignancy
- ·Pregnancy
Regulatory
Not FDA-approved; research use
Functional Groups
Cited Works
- Locatelli V, Torsello A. GHRP-6 review. Curr Pharm Des. 2004;10:2255.