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.

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