GHRP-2 and food intake: a study in healthy men
Evidence level: Human intervention study: seven healthy men · Publication year: 2005
This overview discusses one original scientific publication on GHRP-2. The source is indexed in PubMed, the literature database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
What was studied?
In a small-scale experiment, GHRP-2 was compared with saline. After the study intervention, food intake during a freely chosen meal was measured.
What did the researchers find?
Participants ate more after GHRP-2 than after the control condition. The researchers linked this to research on ghrelin-like effects on eating behavior.
What are the limitations?
An acute meal measurement in seven men says little about long-term weight, body composition, or safety. Increased appetite is not automatically a desirable clinical effect.
Significance for research
This study highlights an endpoint other than growth hormone release and prevents a one-sided presentation of secretagogues.
Official source
Original publication via PubMed — PMID 15699539
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