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GHRP-2 vs GHRP-6
An educational, source-based comparison of GHRP-2 and GHRP-6 — how each peptide works, what it's researched for, and what to know before going deeper.
A synthetic hexapeptide that activates the ghrelin/GHS-R1a receptor, stimulating endogenous GH release. Compared to Ipamorelin, GHRP-2 produces a stronger GH pulse but also modestly elevates cortisol, prolactin, and appetite.
- GH release in adult GH deficiency
- Appetite stimulation in cachexia models
- Diagnostic GH stimulation testing
- • Not FDA-approved.
- • Less receptor-selective than Ipamorelin; expect appetite and cortisol effects.
- • Prohibited by WADA.
A hexapeptide ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) agonist that stimulates pituitary GH release and increases appetite via central ghrelin pathways. One of the earliest GH-releasing peptides studied.
- Endogenous GH pulse stimulation
- Appetite stimulation in cachexia models
- Cardioprotective signaling (preclinical)
- • Increases appetite and may elevate cortisol/prolactin more than newer secretagogues.
- • Not FDA-approved; banned by WADA.
GHRP-2 vs GHRP-6 — Key differences
- Class: GHRP-2 is classified as Growth Hormone Axis, while GHRP-6 is Growth Hormone Axis.
- Primary research focus: GHRP-2 — gh release in adult gh deficiency; GHRP-6 — endogenous gh pulse stimulation.
- Tag: Growth hormone vs Growth hormone · Appetite.