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Hexarelin
Most potent GH secretagogue. Stronger pulse than Ipamorelin but with cortisol and prolactin bumps. Short cycles only.
GH-axis
Evidence: Limited
Half-life
~70 minutes
Route
Subcutaneous
Cycle
4 weeks max
Schedule
1-2x daily
In plain English
Hexarelin is the most potent GH secretagogue, more aggressive than Ipamorelin. Comes with stronger side effects (cortisol bump, prolactin) and faster receptor desensitization. Short cycles only, not a daily-driver.
Status & legality
Natty?
Not natty
FDA
Not approved
Not FDA approved.
Compounding
Not classified
Not formally categorized in the FDA bulks lists.
WADA
Banned (S2)
Prescribed
Not prescribed in conventional medicine.
Who it's for
- →Experienced users wanting maximum GH-pulse strength briefly
- →Recovery focused short cycles
What to expect
- Week 1
Strong GH pulse felt as deep sleep. Some flushing.
- Week 4
Cycle endpoint. Stop and switch back to Ipamorelin/CJC for maintenance.
- Week 8
Off-cycle. Receptors recovering before next short cycle.
Dosing protocol
100-200 mcg sub-q, 1-2x daily, for max 4 weeks.
Stacks well with
CJC-1295 (no-DAC) for amplified pulse
Switch to Ipamorelin for the next cycle to avoid desensitization
Side effects
01Cortisol bump
02Prolactin bump
03Head-rush / flushing
04Receptor desensitization with chronic use
When NOT to use
- ⚠Active malignancy
- ⚠Pregnancy / nursing
Bloodwork to monitor
- • IGF-1 baseline + week 4
- • Cortisol AM if running >2 weeks
- • Prolactin
Common mistakes
- • Running longer than 4 weeks (rapid receptor desensitization)
- • Treating it like a daily-driver
- • Skipping the prolactin/cortisol bloodwork
Educational only. User-specific dosing is between you and a qualified provider.
Frequently asked
What is Hexarelin?+
Hexarelin is the most potent GH secretagogue, more aggressive than Ipamorelin. Comes with stronger side effects (cortisol bump, prolactin) and faster receptor desensitization. Short cycles only, not a daily-driver.
Is Hexarelin FDA approved?+
Not FDA approved.
Is Hexarelin banned by WADA?+
Hexarelin is on the WADA prohibited list under Banned (S2).
Are you still natty after taking Hexarelin?+
No. Hexarelin is a performance-enhancing peptide and would disqualify a strict natty claim.
Do doctors prescribe Hexarelin?+
Not prescribed in conventional medicine.
What's the typical dose of Hexarelin?+
100-200 mcg sub-q, 1-2x daily, for max 4 weeks.
What are the side effects of Hexarelin?+
Common side effects include: Cortisol bump; Prolactin bump; Head-rush / flushing; Receptor desensitization with chronic use. Less common effects and full safety details are on the entry page.
How long until Hexarelin starts working?+
Strong GH pulse felt as deep sleep. Some flushing.