Hexarelin
Animal / preclinicalWADA prohibitedCommunity-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
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.
Citations
- Hexarelin researchPubMed
- WADA Prohibited ListWADA