Peptide therapy Growth hormone

GHRP-2 / GHRP-6 / Hexarelin

What it is and what people take it for, in plain language.

Updated October 2026Further reading

What is GHRP-2 / GHRP-6 / Hexarelin?

Older growth-hormone-releasing peptides that act on the ghrelin receptor.

What do people take GHRP-2 / GHRP-6 / Hexarelin for?

Growth hormone, muscle, appetite.

Should I talk to a physician about GHRP-2 / GHRP-6 / Hexarelin?

If you are considering it, or already using it, a physician can look at your history, your labs and your goals, and at what else might explain what you are hoping to change. At Aether Medicine in King of Prussia, near Philadelphia, or by video for patients in Pennsylvania.

Or call 484-806-1101

Further reading

  1. Arvat E, et al. Effects of GHRP-2 and hexarelin, two synthetic GH-releasing peptides, on GH, prolactin, ACTH and cortisol levels in man. Comparison with the effects of GHRH, TRH and hCRH. Peptides. 1997. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9285939/
  2. Laferrère B, et al. Growth hormone releasing peptide-2 (GHRP-2), like ghrelin, increases food intake in healthy men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15699539/
  3. Fukuda I, et al. Adult growth hormone deficiency: current concepts. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2014. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25070016/

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