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Ghrelin
Growth Hormone SecretagoguesNatural hunger hormone that stimulates GH release, being studied for cachexia and appetite disorders.
Key Benefits
- ✓Stimulates appetite
- ✓Increases GH release
- ✓Potential for cachexia treatment
- ✓Improves food intake
- ✓May help wasting syndromes
Dosing Information
Dosage Range
Research stage
Frequency
Under investigation
Typical Duration
Investigational
Detailed Protocol
Investigational for most uses. In research studies, administered via intravenous or subcutaneous injection. Natural hormone that GHRPs mimic.
About Ghrelin
Ghrelin is a 28-amino acid peptide hormone produced primarily by the stomach. It stimulates appetite and growth hormone release. The natural hormone and analogs being studied for cachexia, anorexia, and growth hormone deficiency.
Research Notes
Natural hormone discovered in 1999. Therapeutic use being studied for cachexia and eating disorders. GHRPs are synthetic mimics of ghrelin.
Potential Side Effects
- •Generally well tolerated
- •Increased hunger (desired effect)
Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any peptide therapy.