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88/100v3.0 six-pillar rubric
Starting at $160/mo. Defy Medical is one of the providers covered in our editorial directory that dispenses or coordinates GHRP-6.
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GHRP-6
GHRP-6 is a synthetic growth hormone-releasing peptide with significant appetite-stimulating effects due to its potent ghrelin-receptor activation. Used to increase GH and food intake.
GHRP-6 at a glance
GHRP-6 is a synthetic growth hormone-releasing peptide with significant appetite-stimulating effects due to its potent ghrelin-receptor activation. Used to increase GH and food intake. Mechanism: GHRP / GH secretagogue. Typical route: Subcutaneous. FDA status: Not FDA-approved. Dispensed by compounding pharmacies; less commonly used in modern protocols than Ipamorelin given the appetite effect.
Drug classGHRP / GH secretagogue
Half-life~30 minutes
RouteSubcutaneous
Common dosing100-200 mcg, 2-3x/day
FDA statusNot approved
Available throughCompounding pharmacies
Mechanism of action
GHRP-6 binds the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) and stimulates pituitary GH release. Compared with GHRP-2, GHRP-6 has a stronger appetite-stimulating effect, which can be desirable for patients trying to gain weight but undesirable for body-composition goals.
Dosing reference
Subcutaneous: 100-200 mcg, two to three times daily. Often combined with CJC-1295 or modified GRF (1-29) for stronger and more sustained GH pulses.
Dosing information is provided for educational reference and is not medical advice. Patients should not initiate or modify any peptide regimen without consulting a licensed clinician. See our medical disclaimer.
FDA status & regulatory framework
Not FDA-approved. Dispensed by compounding pharmacies; less commonly used in modern protocols than Ipamorelin given the appetite effect.
U.S. telehealth providers that work with GHRP-6
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85/100v3.0 six-pillar rubric
Starting at $180/mo. Marek Health is one of the providers covered in our editorial directory that dispenses or coordinates GHRP-6.
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76/100v3.0 six-pillar rubric
Starting at $149/mo. Maximus is one of the providers covered in our editorial directory that dispenses or coordinates GHRP-6.
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80/100v3.0 six-pillar rubric
Starting at $149/mo. Hone Health is one of the providers covered in our editorial directory that dispenses or coordinates GHRP-6.
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Frequently asked questions about GHRP-6
Does GHRP-6 cause hunger?
Yes. GHRP-6 has the strongest appetite-stimulating effect of the common GHRPs. This makes it useful for patients with poor appetite but unsuitable for weight-management goals.
What is the difference between GHRP-6 and Ipamorelin?
Ipamorelin is a 'cleaner' GH stimulator with minimal appetite, prolactin, or cortisol effects. Most modern protocols favor Ipamorelin (often combined with CJC-1295) over GHRP-6.