GHRP-6 calculator
A ghrelin-mimetic growth hormone secretagogue notable for strongly stimulating appetite. Not approved; prohibited in sport.
Also known as: Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6
FDA status — not an approved drug Not FDA-approved for any use. GHRP-6 is a research peptide and is prohibited in sport by WADA.
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What GHRP-6 is
GHRP-6 is a synthetic growth-hormone secretagogue in the ghrelin-mimetic class, distinguished by how strongly it stimulates appetite. It reliably raises growth hormone but is less selective than newer agents. It is unapproved and prohibited in sport.
Research depth: 2/5 Early human and preclinical studies confirm GH release and strong appetite stimulation; not approved. Human trials: Early pharmacology studies. This measures how much has been studied — counting animal and laboratory work — not whether it works for you.
How GHRP-6 works
It mimics ghrelin at the GHSR-1a receptor, triggering growth-hormone release and strongly activating ghrelin's hunger-signaling pathway. The pronounced appetite increase distinguishes it from ipamorelin and makes it a choice for those specifically trying to eat more, at the cost of less selectivity.
GHRP-6 side effects
Commonly reported
- Marked increase in hunger
- Injection-site reactions
- Water retention
- Elevated cortisol and prolactin
- Flushing
Serious — seek medical care
- Raises cortisol and prolactin, unlike selective secretagogues
- Sustained GH elevation raises insulin-resistance concern
- Prohibited in sport by WADA
This list is not exhaustive. Report anything unexpected to the clinician who prescribed it. If you have severe abdominal pain, trouble breathing, or signs of an allergic reaction, seek care the same day. See also our guide to peptide side effects by class.
A worked example
A 5 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water gives 2.5 mg/mL. A 200 mcg dose is then 0.08 mL — about 8 units on a 100-unit insulin syringe, giving roughly 25 doses per vial before accounting for residual volume left in the vial and syringe.
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Commonly cited dose range
Figures circulating for GHRP-6 run from 100 mcg to 300 mcg. Community protocols describe doses in the low hundreds of micrograms. Figures shown are reference points. There is no established or approved dose.
Read this as reference information, not instruction. These numbers describe what is commonly discussed, not what is right for any individual. Dose, frequency, and whether to use GHRP-6 at all are decisions for a licensed clinician who knows your history.
Common questions
How is GHRP-6 different from GHRP-2 and ipamorelin?
All are ghrelin-mimetic secretagogues. GHRP-6 is the strongest appetite stimulant of the three, which some use when trying to gain weight, but it is also less selective. Ipamorelin is the cleanest of the class.
Is GHRP-6 approved?
No. GHRP-6 is a research peptide with no approved human use, and it is prohibited in sport by WADA.