Research2 weeks ago 4 min read
Hexarelin's cardiac effects: a closer look
Animal studies show direct cardiac actions independent of GH release.
by Editorial team
What hexarelin does
Hexarelin is a growth hormone secretagogue with reported direct cardiac binding.
Animal studies suggest some of its effects may be independent of growth hormone release.
Cardiac findings
In rodent models, hexarelin improved markers of cardiac function after ischemic injury.
The effects appear mediated by a receptor distinct from the GH secretagogue receptor.
Clinical relevance
Human cardiac data remains limited.
The peptide is not approved for any cardiac indication.