PEPTIDE_CODEX

← All peptides

PC-014 · growth-hormone · ghrp-6

GHRP-6

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 6

Also: SKF-110679

human trialanimal study

One of the original growth hormone secretagogues. GHRP-6 stimulates the pituitary to release growth hormone through the ghrelin receptor. It's potent but less selective than newer alternatives like Ipamorelin, notably causing significant hunger spikes due to ghrelin pathway activation.

Agonist of the ghrelin/GHSR receptor. Stimulates GH release from the pituitary, increases appetite via hypothalamic ghrelin signaling, and mildly raises cortisol and prolactin levels. Produces a strong GH pulse when combined with GHRH analogues.

  • Growth hormone release
  • Appetite stimulation
  • Muscle growth
  • Fat loss
  • Recovery
  • · Intense hunger
  • · Water retention
  • · Cortisol increase
  • · Tingling/numbness
  • · Prolactin elevation

Mechanism of Action

Agonist of the ghrelin/GHSR receptor. Stimulates GH release from the pituitary, increases appetite via hypothalamic ghrelin signaling, and mildly raises cortisol and prolactin levels. Produces a strong GH pulse when combined with GHRH analogues.

Common Uses

Growth hormone releaseAppetite stimulationMuscle growthFat lossRecovery

Dosage & Pharmacology

DOSAGE RANGE: 100-300 mcg 2-3x daily (subcutaneous)
HALF-LIFE: ~20-30 minutes
MOL. WEIGHT: 873.01 Da
Dosage information is for research reference only. Not a recommendation.

Known Side Effects

  • Intense hunger
  • Water retention
  • Cortisol increase
  • Tingling/numbness
  • Prolactin elevation

Legal Status

US:Not FDA-approved, research chemical
UK:Not approved
EU:Not approved
AU:Not approved
View all GHRP-6 research on PubMed