Peptides studied for growth hormone and muscle

Raising the body's own growth hormone and IGF-1, muscle and lean mass. 12 peptides, each with what researchers tested, its proof grade and its dose range.

"Studied for" means what researchers tested. It does not mean it works, or that it is safe or right for anyone. Check the proof grade: many of these were only tested in animals.

CJC-1295CJC-1295 with DACHuman trialsGrowth hormone and muscleRaising growth hormone and IGF-1 for days at a time. Tested in healthy adults.Common use: 100 mcg to 2 mg per doseGHRP-2Pralmorelin, KP-102, GPA-748Human trialsGrowth hormone and muscleRaising growth hormone, often used as a test of the pituitary. Human studies.Common use: 100 mcg to 300 mcg per doseGHRP-6Growth hormone releasing peptide 6, SK&F 110679Small human studiesGrowth hormone and muscleRaising growth hormone. Human studies looked at how it works in the brain and how fast it clears.Common use: 100 mcg to 300 mcg per doseHexarelinExamorelin, EP-23905Small human studiesGrowth hormone and muscleHeart, blood vessels and energyRaising growth hormone, in young and older adults. Human studies.Common use: 100 mcg to 200 mcg per doseIGF-1mecasermin, Increlex, rhIGF-I, insulin-like growth factor 1Human trialsGrowth hormone and muscleWeight and blood sugarGrowth and blood sugar. An approved drug for children who lack IGF-1. Human trials also tested it in diabetes.Common use: See schedule per doseIGF-1 DESdes(1-3)IGF-I, des-IGF-I, truncated IGF-IAnimal studies onlyGrowth hormone and muscleA shorter, faster-acting IGF-1. Rat studies on growth, weight gain and the gut lining.Common use: 30 mcg to 100 mcg per doseIGF-1 LR3LR3IGF-I, Long R3 IGF-I, long[Arg3] IGF-IAnimal studies onlyGrowth hormone and muscleA longer-lasting IGF-1. Rat studies on growth and weight gain.Common use: 20 mcg to 80 mcg per doseIpamorelinNNC 26-0161Small human studiesGrowth hormone and muscleRaising growth hormone. Human studies showed a clean GH rise with no cortisol rise. Also tested for gut recovery after surgery.Common use: 200 mcg to 300 mcg per doseMGFmechano growth factor, IGF-1Ec, MGF C24E, MGF C25E, PEG-MGFAnimal studies onlyGrowth hormone and muscleHealing and recoveryMuscle and tendon repair. Animal studies on cartilage, tendons and bruised muscle.Common use: 200 mcg to 400 mcg per doseSermorelinGRF 1-29Small human studiesGrowth hormone and muscleRaising growth hormone in older adults and in children who grow slowly. Raised night-time GH in human studies.Common use: 200 mcg to 500 mcg per doseTesamorelinTH9507Human trialsGrowth hormone and muscleWeight and blood sugarBelly fat in people with HIV. An approved drug. It raises growth hormone and IGF-1 and cut deep belly fat in human trials.Common use: 1 mg to 2 mg per dose5-Amino-1MQ5A1MQ, 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium, NNMT inhibitorAnimal studies onlyWeight and blood sugarGrowth hormone and muscleFat loss and aging muscle. In mice it cut body weight and fat, and grew stronger muscle in old mice. Not a peptide.Common use: 50 mg to 100 mg per dose

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