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GHRP-6

A six-amino-acid peptide studied for hunger and growth-hormone release.

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1 vial · 5mg in each vial

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The research guide

GHRP-6, explained

A six-amino-acid peptide studied for hunger and growth-hormone release.

Small human studiesRead the sources

What it’s used for

Reported topic

Human study context

A human study measured a short-term growth-hormone response after delivery through a vein.

Reported topic

Preclinical context

Heart, wound and scar examples mainly concern animal research.

Research interests
Growth-hormone release · Hormone response · Body composition

Hormone-response studies do not establish fitness outcomes.

What to expect

  1. 15–20 min after a dose

    Hunger kicks in and lasts 1–3 hours

  2. Weeks 1–2

    Sleep changes reported

  3. Weeks 4–12

    Body-composition changes reported

Side effects & safety

Side effects

  • Strong hunger
  • Swelling or water retention (edema)
  • Higher blood sugar from reduced insulin sensitivity
  • Cortisol and prolactin changes; human tests confirm it raises cortisol

Stop and get help if

  • Swelling that doesn't go away, or numbness in the hands
  • Nipple symptoms or joint pain
  • High blood sugar
  • Signs of an allergic reaction
  • Topical use: infection, allergy, or a wound that gets worse or heals more slowly

What regs say

  • The FDA has flagged immune-reaction risks from aggregation and peptide impurities.

Avoid or check first

  • History of cancer or diabetes — review with a doctor first
  • Using insulin — blood sugar may become unstable

In sport

  • The reference reports: banned at all times.

How much people usually take

GH release (standard)

3× daily (morning, midday, bedtime) · injectable

100 mcg

GH release (moderate)

2⁠–⁠3× daily · injectable

200 mcg

GH release (high dose)

3× daily · injectable

300 mcg

Combined with GHRH peptide

2⁠–⁠3× daily · injectable

100 mcg GHRP‑6 + 100 mcg CJC‑1295

How to mix and store it

How many units do I draw?

mL
Draw to6units0.06 mL
U-100 syringe volume reference, 30 units = 0.3 mL051015202530
Resulting concentration≈ 1.666666667 mg/mL
How to mix5 steps
  1. Wipe both tops

    Wash your hands, then swab both rubber vial tops with alcohol. Let them dry.

  2. Draw the water

    Use a new sterile syringe to draw the water volume selected in the calculator.

  3. Run it down the wall

    Introduce the water slowly down the inside glass wall, rather than directly onto the powder.

  4. Swirl, don’t shake

    Gently swirl or roll the vial. Allow time for the powder to dissolve.

  5. Label the vial

    Write the preparation date and the amount and final volume on the vial label.

Injecting under the skinWhere, rotating sites, which syringe

Where

Subcutaneous injections go into the fatty layer beneath the skin. Common sites include the abdomen, outer thigh and upper arm. Keep at least 5 cm from the navel and avoid bruised, irritated or damaged skin.

Rotate sites

Change the spot each time. Clean the skin and let it dry.

Single-use equipment

Use a new sterile needle and syringe each time. Place used needles in a sharps container.

Storage

Storage

Refrigerated at 2–8°C. Reported period: 30 days.

Combining it with others

Don’t combine

  • Ipamorelin

    Both act on a hunger-hormone signal and may add to hunger and swelling.

  • Hexarelin

    Both act on a hunger-hormone signal and may add to hunger and swelling.

  • MK-677

    Both act on a hunger-hormone signal and may add to hunger and swelling.

  • CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin

    The combination already contains both growth-hormone drugs.

Use caution

  • HGH

    More growth-hormone activity may add to swelling and high blood sugar.

  • IGF-1 LR3

    Combined effects on the growth signal IGF-1 may add to low blood sugar and other side effects.

  • Semaglutide

    They have opposing effects on hunger.

  • Tirzepatide

    They have opposing effects on hunger.

  • Retatrutide

    They have opposing effects on hunger.

  • Survodutide

    They have opposing effects on hunger.

  • Mazdutide

    They have opposing effects on hunger.

  • Orforglipron

    They have opposing effects on hunger.

What the research says

Growth-hormone signaling

Rat hormone-gland cell research found that this six-amino-acid peptide releases growth hormone differently from the GHRH signal.

Nutrition and feeding

Rat studies tested how nutritional state changes feeding-related nerve responses to GHRP-6.

How long it stays in your body

Half-life is the time it takes for the amount in the body to fall by half. It does not tell you how long effects last.

Half-life≈ 2.5 hours
Mostly cleared12.5 hoursAbout 97% gone after five half-lives
Source-reported half-lifeSingle into a vein bolus
50%Estimated amount left
2.5 hoursAfter one dose
Illustrative GHRP-6 half-life model: 50% remaining after 2.5 hours. Normalized single exponential decline, not measured individual blood levels.0%50%100%0 h2.5 h5 h7.5 h10 h12.5 h

Drag to see how much is left over time.

What it’s made of

Length6 amino acids
Molecular weightAbout 873.0 Da (average molecular weight)
FormulaC46H56N12O6

Lab results

5mg · 1 linked report

Purity · sample result
99.009% / 99.027% / 99.017%
Amount found · GHRP-6
Sample 1: 5.4 mgSample 2: 5.42 mgSample 3: 5.53 mg

Separate sample results, in report order.

These are submitted-sample results, separate from general research or popularity ratings. Report presentation: Peptify Analytics. Source laboratory: Janoshik Analytical. The connection to the batch you would receive is not confirmed here.

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Product details

Form
Vial
Amount
5mg

Sources & further reading

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Questions

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No. Purity and sterility require different tests. An endotoxin result also does not establish sterility.

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