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Verified Peptide ReviewLast reviewed: 12 April 2026

Compound Profile · GH Secretagogue

GHRP-6

GHRP-6 is a hexapeptide GH secretagogue studied in research for GH stimulation, though appetite elevation is a notable characteristic.

LegalResearch onlyEvidenceEmergingHuman useNot approved
7.0/ 10

Peptide Score

Evidence

6.8

Safety

6.4

Regulatory

6.4

Transparency

7.0

Quick verdict

Older GH secretagogue with pronounced appetite effects. Largely superseded by more selective alternatives.

Reality check

What this isn't

  • Not approved for human use — research-only context
  • No regulator has approved human use
  • Evidence base is early — long-term data limited
  • Side-effect profile not fully characterised
  • Educational only — not medical advice

Deep dive

Full GHRP-6 review

A synthetic hexapeptide ghrelin receptor agonist.

Among the earliest peptide GH secretagogues studied.

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