The Peptide Reference
The Peptide Reference
References
Best for/Growth-hormone support

Growth-hormone support

Secretagogues, GHRH analogues and muscle-growth research.

Ranking reflects how much cited material this reference holds for the goal — how many indications are recorded and how strong the reported effects were. It is a measure of documentation, not a safety or efficacy endorsement, and a compound can rank highly on preclinical work alone.
1
CJC/IPA Protocol
Peptide combination (GHRH analog + GHS)

Enhanced Protein Synthesis · Lean Mass Preservation · Improved Recovery

3 indications · 4 refs
2
MK-677
Non-peptide ghrelin receptor agonist

IGF-1 Enhancement · GH Restoration · Sleep Enhancement

3 indications · 7 refs
3
CJC-1295 with DAC
GHRH analog with DAC

IGF-1 Optimization · Sustained GH Elevation · Convenience Protocol

3 indications · 4 refs
4
HGH
Single-chain polypeptide with two disulfide bridges

Adult GH Deficiency · HIV-Associated Wasting · Pediatric GH Deficiency

3 indications · 4 refs
5
CJC-1295 (without DAC)
GHRH analog

Natural GH Pulse Restoration · IGF-1 Enhancement · Pituitary Support

3 indications · 5 refs
6
Ipamorelin
Growth hormone secretagogue

IGF-1 Enhancement · Anti-Aging Benefits · Natural GH Stimulation

3 indications · 5 refs
7
Sermorelin
GHRH analog

IGF-1 Mediated Growth · Athletic Recovery · Lean Body Mass Enhancement

3 indications · 5 refs
8
ACE-031
Soluble activin receptor type IIB-Fc fusion protein

Muscle Hypertrophy · Muscle Wasting / Cachexia · Muscular Dystrophy

3 indications · 4 refs
9
IGF-1 DES
Truncated IGF-1 analog

Localized Hypertrophy · Hyperplasia · Recovery

3 indications · 4 refs
10
IGF-1 LR3
Synthetic IGF-1 analog

Hyperplasia · Anti-Catabolic · Hypertrophy

3 indications · 4 refs
11
MOTS-c
Mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP)

Muscle Homeostasis · Recovery Support · Running Performance

3 indications · 5 refs
12
GHRP-2
Synthetic hexapeptide

GH Deficiency Assessment · Natural GH Stimulation · IGF-1 Elevation

3 indications · 0 refs
13
Hexarelin
Synthetic hexapeptide

Synergy with GHRH · IGF-1 Elevation · GH Secretion

3 indications · 0 refs
14
SLU-PP-332
Synthetic ERR agonist

Endurance Improvements · Muscle Fiber Remodeling

2 indications · 4 refs
15
Erythropoietin (EPO)
Glycoprotein hormone

Endurance Enhancement · Altitude Acclimatization

2 indications · 0 refs
16
GHRP-6
Synthetic hexapeptide

GH Secretion · IGF-1 Elevation

2 indications · 0 refs
17
AICAR
Nucleoside analog

Endurance Enhancement · Mitochondrial Biogenesis

2 indications · 0 refs
18
L-Carnitine
Quaternary ammonium compound

Exercise Recovery · Endurance Support

2 indications · 0 refs