hGH vs Peptides
| hGH (Somatropin) | hGH Stimulating Peptides (eg. Sermorelin, GHRP-6 & GHRP-2) | |
| Effects on hGH Levels | Promotes unnatural hGH levels | Promotes natural release of hGH |
| Can suppress natural hGH production | Promotes natural hGH production | |
| Effect on Pituitary Gland |
Can negatively impact pituitary function | Supports healthy pituitary function |
| hGH levels drop when therapy is stopped | Promote hGH production for a period after therapy is stopped | |
| Benefits |
All the benefits of healthy hGH levels | The same benefits as hGH, without the risk |
| Safety | High risk of overdose | Very low (to no) risk of overdose |
| Risk of Tachyphylaxis | No risk of Tachyphylaxis | |
| Associated with a range of side-effects | Minimal side-effects, less severe | |
| Accessibility | Controlled substance, hard to access legally | Readily available through legal means |
