Not approved (research only)Ghrelin-receptor agonist peptideGrowth hormone research
Hexarelin
Hexarelin is a synthetic growth hormone-releasing hexapeptide studied in humans in the 1990s; it is not approved.
What is Hexarelin?
Hexarelin is a synthetic growth hormone-releasing hexapeptide studied in humans in the 1990s; it is not approved. Hexarelin is not approved by the FDA for any use; products sold under this name are labeled for research use only, not for human consumption.
Key takeaways
- Hexarelin is not approved by the FDA for any use; products sold under this name are labeled for research use only, not for human consumption.
- PubMed indexes 291 papers on Hexarelin (58 tagged as clinical trials) as of October 19, 2026.
- 20 vendors in our directory listed Hexarelin in their public catalog on October 19, 2026.
Structure
Regulatory & access status
Hexarelin is not approved by the FDA for any use; products sold under this name are labeled for research use only, not for human consumption.
Sellers that market unapproved peptides for human use can receive FDA warning letters; our vendor directory links any letter we found on fda.gov.
How much research exists on Hexarelin?
PubMed indexes 291 papers mentioning Hexarelin in the title or abstract, 16 of them from the last five years and 58 tagged as clinical trials (search run October 19, 2026; repeat the search).
Most relevant recent papers
- We are ageing. — Biomed Res Int, 2014 · review
- The cardiovascular action of hexarelin. — J Geriatr Cardiol, 2014 · review
- Hexarelin alleviates apoptosis on ischemic acute kidney injury via MDM2/p53 pathway. — Eur J Med Res, 2023
- Growth hormone-releasing peptides. — Eur J Endocrinol, 1997 · review
- Hexarelin attenuates abdominal aortic aneurysm formation by inhibiting SMC phenotype switch and inflammasome activation. — Microvasc Res, 2022
- The CD36-PPARγ Pathway in Metabolic Disorders. — Int J Mol Sci, 2018 · review
What the evidence does not show
- Paper counts measure research attention, not whether Hexarelin works or is safe.
- No FDA review of any "research use only" product's identity, purity, sterility or dose.
Research suppliers that list Hexarelin
20 vendors in our directory listed a product matching Hexarelin in their public catalog on October 19, 2026. Listed alphabetically; a listing is not an endorsement. Research use only.
- Atomik Labz
- BioGenix Peptides
- Biotech Peptides
- Bulk Peptide Supply
- Core Peptides
- Dynamic Peptide
- Eros Peptides
- Evolve BioPep
- Extreme Peptides
- Liberty Peptides
- Modern Aminos
- NuScience Peptides
- Paramount Peptides
- Peptide Worldwide
- Pharma Grade Peptides
- Pinnacle Peptide Labs
- ProtideHealth
- San Diego Peptides
- Science.bio
- Swiss Chems
Prices per mg, where we could verify them, are on our price comparison.
Hexarelin reconstitution math
Lab arithmetic only, not dosing guidance: use the peptide calculator to turn a vial size and diluent volume into a concentration.
Hexarelin FAQ
Is Hexarelin FDA-approved?
Hexarelin is not approved by the FDA for any use; products sold under this name are labeled for research use only, not for human consumption.
Is Hexarelin safe?
Safety data come from the published studies listed on this page; read them in full. Products sold as "research use only" have no FDA review of their purity, sterility or dose.
How much research is there on Hexarelin?
PubMed indexes 291 papers on Hexarelin (58 tagged as clinical trials) as of October 19, 2026.
Who sells Hexarelin?
Atomik Labz, BioGenix Peptides, Biotech Peptides, Bulk Peptide Supply, Core Peptides, Dynamic Peptide and 14 more listed it on their public catalogs when we checked; a listing is not an endorsement.
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