Healing Category
GHRP-2
THE GH RELEASER
Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2
GHRP-2 mimics ghrelin, your hunger hormone, to stimulate growth hormone release from the pituitary. It produces a strong GH pulse that promotes muscle growth, fat burning, and recovery. Unlike some GHRPs, it also increases appetite, which can be beneficial for hard gainers or problematic for those trying to lose weight.
GHRP-2 Evidence Snapshot
How these guides are reviewed- Regulatory status
- Not FDA approved · research use only
- Dosing guidance
- Reviewed by our clinical team
- Linked evidence
- 3 research sources
- Content updated
- Aug 28, 2026
Dose and schedule recommendations shown below come from The Peptide App Clinical Team. Research links are provided so readers can inspect the supporting evidence directly. Review the sources.
Quick Answers About GHRP-2
Is GHRP-2 FDA approved?
No. This profile records GHRP-2 as not FDA approved and for research use only.
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Review the regulatory and source details on this page for the current context.
What dose does The Peptide App Clinical Team recommend for GHRP-2?
Dose: 100-300 mcg 2-3 times daily.
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Schedule: eod. Cycle: 8-12 weeks on, 4 weeks off. This is clinical-team guidance for reference and does not replace individualized instructions from a licensed clinician.
What research supports this GHRP-2 guide?
This guide links to 3 curated or current research sources.
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Inspect the research section and the citations beneath the research answers for their supporting sources.
Review the GHRP-2 research sourcesWhat are the side effects of GHRP-2?
Reported side effects of GHRP-2 include Increased appetite, Water retention, Injection site reactions, and Potential cortisol/prolactin elevation.
More context
They are reported or occasional reactions, not a prediction of what any one person will experience.
Is GHRP-2 safe?
GHRP-2 has an editorial safety grade of B (Good Safety).
More context
Generally well-tolerated. May increase cortisol and prolactin with prolonged use. Safety depends on dose, sourcing, health history and medical supervision, so this page does not call it safe for personal use.
How does GHRP 2 act in the body to stimulate growth hormone?
GHRP 2, also called GHRP2, acts through the GH secretagogue receptor (GHSR) in the hypothalamus, where ghrelin is a natural ligand. The source states that GHRP2 stimulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis through this receptor. Because it acts as a powerful stimulus for GH secretion, the cut-off peak GH level used in the GHRP2 loading test is higher than in other GH tests.
Studied Effects & Mechanisms
Ghrelin Receptor
Activates ghrelin receptors to trigger GH release
GH Pulse
Produces strong growth hormone pulses from pituitary
Appetite Increase
Stimulates hunger through hypothalamic pathways
Growth-hormone peptide research
GHRP-2 belongs to a family of small synthetic growth-hormone-releasing peptides. In a 1993 account, Cyril Bowers discussed GHRP-2 alongside GHRP-1 and GHRP-6 as members of this research series. The family was investigated separately from growth-hormone-releasing hormone, so the similar names describe different peptide research lineages.
[Cyril Bowers on GHRP structure and kinetics, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8374685/)
Who is this for
Bodybuilders seeking GH boost · Those wanting muscle growth and recovery · Hard gainers needing appetite stimulation · Athletes recovering from injury
GHRP-2 price snapshot
In-stock prices from 41 vendors, checked Oct 15, 2026.
- Vendors
- 41
- Listings
- 60
- Observed range
- $14–$74
Market evidence
GHRP-2 product testing and COAs
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GHRP-2 research
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