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GHRP-2

Also known as Pralmorelin · GH-releasing peptide 2

GH secretagogue studied in human stimulation tests with documented endocrine spillover effects.

Tier Bhigh riskintermediateWADA S2
Tier B
Evidence
Protocol
high
Risk
intrav.
Route

WADA S2

This substance falls under WADA S2 (Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances and Mimetics). If you are subject to anti-doping rules, this category of substances is prohibited at all times.

GH Axis

This substance modulates the growth hormone axis. GH-axis stimulation carries risks including glucose intolerance, fluid retention, and theoretical concerns about sustained IGF-1 elevation.

Evidence visual

GHRP-2 evidence and risk matrix

intermediate researcher fit

Evidence

Tier B

Risk

high

Regulatory

not approved

WADA

S2

FDA

unknown

Route

intravenous

Higher-confidence evidence profile, but regulatory and sourcing checks still matter.

Overview

GHRP-2 (pralmorelin) is a GH secretagogue that stimulates GH release. Human studies report IV doses in the 1-2 µg/kg range comparing GH/PRL/ACTH/cortisol responses in young and elderly cohorts. Also used in diagnostic GH stimulation testing in some regions. Endocrine spillover to ACTH/cortisol/prolactin is a meaningful risk.

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Research Details

Mechanism of Action

GH secretagogue stimulating GH release; endocrine spillover to ACTH/cortisol/prolactin studied.

Administration Routes

intravenous, subcutaneous

Study Dose Range

Human: IV 1-2 µg/kg in stimulation test protocols.

Expected Effects

GH-axis stimulation; diagnostic use in some clinical settings.

Dosing Timeline

Acute hormone response within minutes to hours in stimulation tests.

Contraindications

No formal label (not approved for consumer use).

Adverse Effects

Endocrine spillover (ACTH, cortisol, prolactin); glucose metabolism concerns.

Interaction Notes

Endocrine spillover risks; avoid 'safe GH boost' framing.

Cost at a glance

No reliable cycle cost estimate yet. We need cleaner listing price and pack-size data before showing a trustworthy number.

Known Interactions

Caution

CJC-1295

Additive GH-axis stimulation plausible (mechanistic); conservative gating.

Caution

Sermorelin

GHRH analog + GHS-R agonist: additive GH release plausible.

Caution

Ipamorelin

Multiple GHS/GHS-R stimulation; limited stacking safety evidence.

Caution

GHRP-6

Multiple GHS/GHS-R stimulation; higher uncertainty.

Caution

MK-677

Multiple ghrelin-receptor secretagogues in one stack increase endocrine noise and monitoring needs.

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Information provided for educational and research reference only. Not medical advice. Not for diagnosing, treating, curing, or preventing disease. Products referenced are labeled Research Use Only (RUO) by vendors; not for human or veterinary use.

Sources and review notes

  1. Certain Bulk Drug Substances for Use in Compounding that May Present Significant Safety Risks - U.S. Food and Drug Administration - accessed 2026-05-15

    Used for FDA compounding-risk context and peptide safety flags.

  2. The Prohibited List - World Anti-Doping Agency - accessed 2026-05-15

    Used for athlete-facing WADA risk and peptide-class restrictions.

  3. Peptide therapeutics: current status and future directions - PubMed / Nature Reviews Drug Discovery - accessed 2026-05-15

    Used for broad peptide-therapeutics background and evidence framing.

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