GHRP-2 Increases Food Intake in Healthy Men — Confirming the Appetite Side Effect in Humans
Intravenous GHRP-2 significantly increased food intake and hunger ratings in healthy men alongside GH release, directly confirming the orexigenic effect of GH secretagogues in humans — not just animals.
Quick Facts
What This Study Found
IV GHRP-2 increased food intake by ~35% and hunger VAS scores in healthy men in a controlled study, directly confirming the appetite-stimulating effect of GH secretagogues in humans alongside potent GH/cortisol release.
Key Numbers
How They Did This
clinical-trial study on ghrp, hormone-optimization.
Why This Research Matters
Relevant for ghrp, hormone-optimization.
The Bigger Picture
Advances peptide research with clinical implications.
What This Study Doesn't Tell Us
See abstract.
Questions This Raises
- ?Further research needed.
- ?Clinical translation to evaluate.
Trust & Context
- Key Stat:
- Key finding IV GHRP-2 increased food intake by ~35% and hunger VAS scores in healthy men in a controlled study, directly confirming the appetite-stimulating effec
- Evidence Grade:
- moderate evidence.
- Study Age:
- Published in 2005.
- Original Title:
- Growth hormone releasing peptide-2 (GHRP-2), like ghrelin, increases food intake in healthy men.
- Published In:
- The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 90(2), 611-4 (2005)
- Authors:
- Laferrère, Blandine(2), Abraham, Cynthia, Russell, Colleen D, Bowers, Cyril Y
- Database ID:
- RPEP-01060
Evidence Hierarchy
Frequently Asked Questions
What was studied?
GHRP-2 Increases Food Intake in Healthy Men — Confirming the Appetite Side Effect in Humans
What was found?
Intravenous GHRP-2 significantly increased food intake and hunger ratings in healthy men alongside GH release, directly confirming the orexigenic effect of GH secretagogues in humans — not just animals.
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Cite This Study
https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/RPEP-01060APA
Laferrère, Blandine; Abraham, Cynthia; Russell, Colleen D; Bowers, Cyril Y. (2005). Growth hormone releasing peptide-2 (GHRP-2), like ghrelin, increases food intake in healthy men.. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 90(2), 611-4.
MLA
Laferrère, Blandine, et al. "Growth hormone releasing peptide-2 (GHRP-2), like ghrelin, increases food intake in healthy men.." The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2005.
RethinkPeptides
RethinkPeptides Research Database. "Growth hormone releasing peptide-2 (GHRP-2), like ghrelin, i..." RPEP-01060. Retrieved from https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/laferrere-2005-growth-hormone-releasing-peptide2
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