GHRP-2

What is GHRP-2 and how does it work?

Growth hormone is a natural peptide hormone from your pituitary gland. In young children, it stimulates growth. In adults, it supports muscle mass, fat metabolism, bone health, and heart health. It typically increases during deep sleep in the middle of the night. Also, its levels decline with age, contributing to age-related body fat gain, loss of lean mass, and slowed metabolism.

Growth hormone also stimulates IGF-1, which manages the effects of growth hormones. Both hormones work together on tissue and bone growth. IGF-1 weakly binds to insulin receptors and may enhance insulin action. In adults, IGF-1 also protects the blood vessels and neurons, making it important for cardiovascular health, and cognitive and mental health.

GHRPs (growth hormone releasing peptides) can boost natural growth hormone production from the anterior pituitary without the side effects of regular growth hormone supplementation. GHRP-2 is the second strongest GHRP. It binds to the growth hormone secretagogue receptor.

Aside from stimulating GH secretion, it stimulates ghrelin (hunger hormone), possibly helping with muscle gains. GHRP-2 also weakly and temporarily increases prolactin, ACTH, and cortisol.

Benefits and uses

  • Promotes muscle growth

  • Helps with mood and stress resilience

  • Slows down aging

  • Improves sleep

  • Promotes a balanced inflammatory response

  • Improves bone density

Stacks well with:

  • GHRH and other GHRPs

  • BPC-157 for anabolic and tissue healing benefits

Ways to take:

Growth hormone secretagogues are best away from food, either before bed or first thing in the morning. They can be administered subcutaneously, orally, or intranasally.

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