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
- STRENGTH68%
- STRENGTH60%
Safety
Marked hunger, mild water retention, occasional joint discomfort.
- Active malignancy
- Goals involving caloric restriction
Legal context
Research use only. WADA-prohibited.