
Hexarelin Acetate
One of the most potent GHRPs, studied for maximal GH release and cardiac protection — but with notable cortisol and prolactin elevation.
Half-Life
~70 minutes
Molecular Weight
887.05 g/mol
Hexarelin is a synthetic hexapeptide GHRP (growth hormone-releasing peptide) and one of the most potent GH secretagogues developed. It produces GH pulses larger than those from GHRP-2 or Ipamorelin, but at the cost of meaningfully elevating cortisol and prolactin — limiting its suitability for long-term protocols. What distinguishes hexarelin from other GHRPs is its direct cardiac activity: hexarelin binds CD36 receptors on cardiomyocytes independently of GH secretion, demonstrating cardioprotective effects in animal models of ischemia. This dual GH-secretagogue and cardioprotective activity makes it an interesting research subject beyond body composition applications.
Also Known As
Amino Acid Sequence
His-D-2-MeTrp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2
Reconstitution
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