1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,500 Hexarelin is a synthetic growth-hormone-releasing peptide. 2 00:00:03,500 --> 00:00:10,583 Human experiments ask how hormone levels respond, which is a different question from whether a person 3 00:00:10,583 --> 00:00:14,083 becomes healthier or stronger. 4 00:00:14,083 --> 00:00:19,167 A double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that Hexarelin stimulated growth-hormone release in 5 00:00:19,167 --> 00:00:24,625 healthy volunteers. The researchers measured an endocrine response, not lasting muscle gains. 6 00:00:24,625 --> 00:00:29,708 Other human research also examined effects on prolactin, ACTH and cortisol. 7 00:00:29,708 --> 00:00:35,583 This reminds us that hormonal interventions can involve more than one signalling system. 8 00:00:35,583 --> 00:00:40,250 Short-term hormone measurements do not settle long-term benefit or safety. 9 00:00:40,250 --> 00:00:46,500 Claims about recovery, body composition or anti-aging need trials designed to measure those outcomes 10 00:00:46,500 --> 00:00:50,000 directly.