Controlled human pharmacology study· 2005
Growth hormone releasing peptide-2, like ghrelin, increases food intake in healthy men
Laferrère B, Abraham C, Russell CD, Bowers CY
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
- PubMed
- 15699539
- Evidence level
- low
- Verification
- verified
Summary
A small controlled study examined acute food intake and hormone responses after subcutaneous GHRP-2 in healthy lean men.
Limitations
Only seven participants, acute administration and surrogate outcomes prevent conclusions about long-term benefits or safety.