New GHRP‑6 Trial Claims Appetite Boost Helps Elderly Muscle Maintenance – Too Good to Be True?

Posted by chemist_daily in Research & News - 2 points, 0 comments.

net/publication/ghrp6_elderly_muscle) that says a low‑dose regimen (150 µg three times daily for 12 weeks) modestly increased lean mass in adults over 70, apparently by syncing hunger spikes with protein meals. For me, the hype feels a bit overblown. 8 kg and most of that was water retention, not muscle.

The paper emphasizes “significant GH surge” but doesn’t address the cortisol rise they also observed, which can blunt muscle gains. I’m curious: do any of you think the appetite effect alone just masks a net zero benefit, or could a tighter protein timing protocol actually make the GH burst worthwhile for older folks?

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