Ovagen vs Hexarelin
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
- Summary
- Ovagen is a tripeptide bioregulator (Glu-Asp-Leu) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, primarily targeting liver tissue. It supports hepatocyte function, liver cell regeneration, and protection against hepatic aging and disease. Ovagen is used in protocols for chronic liver disease, hepatoprotection, and metabolic liver conditions including fatty liver disease.
- Hexarelin is a potent synthetic GHRP and the strongest GH secretagogue in its class per unit dose. It also exhibits unique cardioprotective properties through direct binding to cardiac CD36 receptors, independent of GH release. Its potency is balanced by a tendency to desensitize GH release with prolonged use, making cycling important.
- Half-Life
- Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
- ~70 minutes
- Admin Route
- SubQ, Oral
- SubQ
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 10 mg per day
- 100–200 mcg
- Frequency
- Daily for 10–30 days
- 2–3 times daily
- Key Benefits
- Hepatoprotective effects against toxic, viral, and metabolic liver damage
- Promotes hepatocyte regeneration and liver tissue repair
- May reduce liver fibrosis progression
- Supports liver metabolic function and detoxification capacity
- Anti-aging effects on hepatic tissue
- Useful in NAFLD/MASH supportive protocols
- Compatible with NAD+, glutathione, and BPC-157 in liver health stacks
- Strongest GH pulse per mcg among GHRPs
- Unique direct cardioprotective effects via CD36
- Increased IGF-1 and muscle anabolism
- Accelerated recovery from training
- Bone density support
- Anti-aging via GH axis
- Potential cardiac rehabilitation benefits
- Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- Mild injection site reactions
- No clinically significant hepatotoxicity reported
- Water retention
- Elevated cortisol
- Elevated prolactin (more pronounced than other GHRPs)
- Receptor desensitization with continuous use
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- Stacks With
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