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GHRP-2 vs Hexarelin

How do GHRP-2 and Hexarelin compare for Growth Hormone Axis research? Side-by-side evidence, molecular profile, EU legal status and COA-verified supplier prices — never dosing advice.

At a glance

GHRP-2

⚡ Growth Hormone Axis
EVIDENCE BASE
SEQUENCE
D-Ala-D-βNal-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH₂
MW
817.9 g/mol
CAS
158861-67-7
EU STATUS
Research only
WADA
Prohibited S2
MIN PURITY
≥98% HPLC
Molecular weight
817.9 g/mol
CAS number
158861-67-7
Route
Subcutaneous
Half-life (t½)
≈20–30 min
PRICE FROM
€24.96 · 4 EU vendors
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Hexarelin

⚡ Growth Hormone Axis
EVIDENCE BASE
SEQUENCE
His-D-2MeTrp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH₂
MW
887.1 g/mol
CAS
140703-51-1
EU STATUS
Research only
WADA
Prohibited S2
MIN PURITY
≥98% HPLC
Molecular weight
887.1 g/mol
CAS number
140703-51-1
PRICE FROM
€59 · 1 EU vendors
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Which fits which research target?

Both GHRP-2 and Hexarelin sit within Growth Hormone Axis research but are studied for different primary signals. Neither is an approved medicine — compare the evidence, not marketing claims.

Neither GHRP-2 nor Hexarelin is an approved medicine. All comparisons here are research observations, not usage, dosing or efficacy recommendations.

What the research shows

GHRP-2

EVIDENCE SUMMARY
STRONG
GH secretion — Reliable, reproducible GH release in human studies; used diagnostically as a GH-stimulation test.
MODERATE (ANIMAL)
Anabolic & recovery models — Animal studies in cachexia, post-surgical recovery and GH-deficiency models show anabolic and protective effects.
LIMITED
Selectivity — Also raises appetite (ghrelin pathway) and modestly cortisol and prolactin — less selective than ipamorelin.

Hexarelin

Human studies confirm potent GH release with desensitisation upon repeated dosing — a characteristic that limits sustained use research. Cardiac research: in rat ischaemia-reperfusion models, hexarelin reduced infarct size and improved contractile function via a GH-independent mechanism (CD36 receptor). The cardioprotective profile is a distinct research angle compared to other GHRPs.

Compare prices across EU suppliers

Compare GHRP-2 across EU suppliers

4 EU vendors · COA · from €24.96

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Compare Hexarelin across EU suppliers

1 EU vendors · COA · from €59

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Frequently asked questions

Is GHRP-2 or Hexarelin better?

Neither is an approved medicine, and “better” depends on the research target. GHRP-2 is most associated with GH secretion, while Hexarelin is studied for Growth Hormone Axis. Compare the evidence tiers and COA-verified EU pricing above rather than assuming one is superior. This is not a usage recommendation.

Why compare GHRP-2 and Hexarelin?

Both are studied within Growth Hormone Axis research through different mechanisms, so researchers often weigh them against each other. This page sets their evidence, molecular profile, EU legal status and supplier pricing side by side.

Which is cheaper in the EU, GHRP-2 or Hexarelin?

Prices vary by supplier, vial size and COA status. GHRP-2 is listed from €24.96 across 4 COA-verified EU vendors; Hexarelin from €59 across 1. Open the price pages above to compare current listings — nobody pays us for placement.

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