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GHRP-6

GHRP with strong appetite stimulation — niche tool for hard-gainers.

Evidence
emerging
Legal status
research only
Half-life
~15-60 minutes
Routes
subq
What it is

GHRP-6 was the first widely used GHRP. Its defining feature is significant ghrelin-mediated hunger, which makes it useful for athletes struggling to eat in a bulking phase but a non-starter for fat-loss goals.

Mechanism

Ghrelin receptor agonist that triggers GH release and pronounced hunger.

Outcomes it's matched to
Safety

Marked hunger, mild water retention, occasional joint discomfort.

  • Active malignancy
  • Goals involving caloric restriction
Legal context

Research use only. WADA-prohibited.

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