ReviewPMID: 9186261
Growth hormone-releasing peptides.
Eur J Endocrinol, 1997
GHRP-2 was a potent and reliable GH secretagogue useful for diagnostic testing of GH reserve
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GHRP-2
BHuman Studies
80
Good Credibility
Not FDA ApprovedPrescription RequiredWADA Banned
GHRP-2 is a synthetic hexapeptide growth hormone secretagogue. It is one of the most potent GHRPs and has been used in clinical research for GH deficiency diagnosis.
Mechanism of Action
Binds ghrelin/GHS receptors in the pituitary and hypothalamus, stimulating GH release. Also stimulates appetite and increases cortisol and prolactin (less selective than ipamorelin).
Benefits
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GHRP-2 - Dosing in Published Research
Reported routes: Subcutaneous injection, Intravenous
Clinical studies used 1-2 mcg/kg IV or SC. Typically dosed 2-3 times daily in research protocols.
The dosing information above is sourced from published research literature and clinical trials. These are not recommendations. Individual responses vary. Always consult a healthcare provider before considering any peptide-based therapy.
Side Effects
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Research & Evidence
AnimalPMID: 14763922
Effect of GHRH and GHRP-2 treatment in vitro on GH secretion and levels of GH, pituitary transcription factor-1, GHRH-receptor, GH-secretagogue-receptor and somatostatin receptor mRNAs in ovine pituitary cells.
Eur J Endocrinol, 2004
GHRH + GHRP-2 combination produced synergistic GH release exceeding either agent alone
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References
- 1.Growth hormone-releasing peptides.. Eur J Endocrinol, 1997. "GHRP-2 was a potent and reliable GH secretagogue useful for diagnostic testing of GH reserve" [PMID: 9186261]
- 2.Effect of GHRH and GHRP-2 treatment in vitro on GH secretion and levels of GH, pituitary transcription factor-1, GHRH-receptor, GH-secretagogue-receptor and somatostatin receptor mRNAs in ovine pituitary cells.. Eur J Endocrinol, 2004. "GHRH + GHRP-2 combination produced synergistic GH release exceeding either agent alone" [PMID: 14763922]
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