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Secretin
Performance & EnduranceGastrointestinal hormone used for diagnostic purposes and investigated for autism.
Key Benefits
- ✓Stimulates pancreatic secretion
- ✓Diagnostic use for pancreatic function
- ✓Regulates gastric acid
- ✓Investigated for autism (not proven)
Dosing Information
Dosage Range
0.2 mcg/kg
Frequency
Single dose for testing
Typical Duration
Single administration
Detailed Protocol
Administered intravenously for diagnostic testing of pancreatic function. Single dose given during test. Medical use only.
About Secretin
Secretin is a 27-amino acid peptide hormone produced by the small intestine that regulates gastric acid secretion and pancreatic bicarbonate. Synthetic secretin used diagnostically for pancreatic function testing. Investigated for autism without proven efficacy.
Research Notes
FDA-approved for pancreatic function testing. Studies on autism showed no significant benefits despite initial hopes. Primarily diagnostic use.
Potential Side Effects
- •Generally well tolerated
- •Possible flushing
- •Abdominal cramping
- •Nausea
Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any peptide therapy.