Growth hormone releasing peptide-2 (GHRP-2), like ghrelin, increases food intake in healthy men

Authors: Laferrère B, Abraham C, Russell CD, Bowers CY

Journal
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
Year
2005
Citations
420
Type
Research Article
Subject
Human
Condition
Growth Hormone Deficiency
TL;DR

Study showing GHRP-2, like ghrelin, increases food intake in healthy men, demonstrating orexigenic effects through growth hormone secretagogue receptor activation.

View Paper DOI: 10.1210/jc.2004-1719

Abstract

Study investigating GHRP-2: Growth hormone releasing peptide-2 (GHRP-2), like ghrelin, increases food intake in healthy men.

Key Findings

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Study Design

Research study