Hexarelin

Hexarelin (hex) is a peptide gh secretagogue, structurally similar to ghrp-6, in the factor family which stimulates the release of growth hormone (gh). It can be used medically to treat gh deficiency. Hexarelin is becoming a popular choice as a performance enhancement drug. Due to hexarelin's ability to increase secretion of natural hormone, most of its effects are similar to those of synthetic gh, although to a slightly lesser extent. Effects of its use include: increase in strength, growth of new muscle fibers, increase in the size of already existing muscle fibers, neural protection, joint rejuvenation, protection and healing. Also, the gh receptors in adipose (fat) tissue allow for potential fat reduction with hexarelin use. The increase of circulating gh through hexarelin use causes levels of insulin-like growth factor (igf-1) to rise in the liver. Igf-1 is the prime cause of muscle growth in response to gh stimulation.