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Hexarelin

Animal / preclinicalWADA prohibited
Growth-hormone secretagoguesGH secretagogue (claimed)

Community-reported ranges are anecdotal and not clinically validated. Evidence grade shown reflects the strength of available human data. Not a prescription. Legal status varies by country and changes over time; verify locally.

Overview

A potent growth-hormone-releasing peptide (GHRP). Popular for physique goals; human efficacy for those claims is unproven and tolerance can develop.

Mechanism

Ghrelin-receptor agonist stimulating pituitary GH release; may raise cortisol/prolactin.

Evidence

Animal / preclinicalWhat does this mean?

Thin for physique claims; some cardiac research interest. Desensitisation is a known issue.

Community-reported information

Community reports vary. Anecdotal and unvalidated; general information only.

General information only, not tailored to you and not a recommendation. Some regions withhold this entirely.

Half-life

~1 hour.

Storage

Refrigerate lyophilised and reconstituted.

Commonly reported side effects

  • Water retention
  • Raised cortisol/prolactin
  • Head-rush

Legal status by region

  • USNot FDA-approved for human use.
  • AUPrescription-only; import controlled.

Legal status changes over time; verify locally before relying on this.