GH release peptides
Plain-English guides to 7 peptides used for gh release in fitness and recovery.
CJC-1295
GH release
A long-acting GHRH analog that extends GH pulses—often stacked with ipamorelin.
On label: CJC-1295
GHRP-2
GH release
A growth-hormone secretagogue peptide from the GHRP family—stronger GH pulse than ipamorelin, with more appetite stimulation.
On label: GHRP-2
GHRP-6
GH release
An older GH secretagogue known for strong GH release—and notable hunger side effects.
On label: Growth hormone releasing peptide 6
Hexarelin
GH release
A potent GHRP-class peptide studied for GH release and, in preclinical work, heart tissue—popular in secretagogue stacks.
On label: Hexarelin
Ipamorelin
GH release
A selective growth-hormone secretagogue peptide—stimulates GH with less appetite spike than older GHRPs.
On label: Ipamorelin
Sermorelin
GH release
A GHRH analog that prompts the pituitary to release growth hormone—often stacked with GHRP peptides in clinic and research conversations.
On label: Sermorelin
Tesamorelin
GH release
An FDA-approved GHRH analog for HIV-associated visceral fat—one of the few legitimate prescription GH-axis peptides in the U.S.
On label: Tesamorelin