Source comparison
Ipamorelin versus GHRP-6
GHRP-6 is an older growth hormone secretagogue with a very different side effect profile. The most notorious difference is hunger. GHRP-6 causes intense, sometimes overwhelming hunger that makes it difficult to maintain any caloric restriction. Users describe
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- GHRP-6 is an older growth hormone secretagogue with a very different side effect profile. The most notorious difference is hunger. GHRP-6 causes intense, sometimes overwhelming hunger that makes it difficult to maintain any caloric restriction. Users describe hunger that feels almost painful, not just increased appetite but genuine distress if food is not available.
- GHRP-6 also raises cortisol and prolactin levels significantly. This means you are dealing with stress hormone elevation alongside growth hormone elevation. The benefits become partially offset by the detriments. Fat may be harder to lose when cortisol is elevated. Sleep may be disrupted. Mood may be affected.
- Ipamorelin provides similar growth hormone release without these issues. Research directly comparing the two peptides confirms that ipamorelin does not elevate cortisol or prolactin above baseline levels that occur with natural GHRH stimulation. The hunger effect is dramatically reduced or absent.