DIHEXA
Street names: N-hexanoic-Tyr-Ile-(6) aminohexanoic amide, PGL-500
⚡What it does
- Potent HGF/c-Met-pathway activator in animal studies — 'brain repair' nootropic claims
- Marketed for cognition and neuroprotection
⚠Key risks
- c-Met activation is also a tumor-growth pathway — the theoretical cancer concern is serious
- Essentially zero human data
- Microgram-to-milligram dosing confusion = real overdose risk
✚Overdose signs
- Unknown — treat any reaction seriously
- Severe headache, nausea
Category comparison — Peptides & Research Chemicals
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIHEXA | 'Research chemical' — no human approval | c-Met activation is also a tumor-growth pathway — the theoretical cancer concern is serious; Essentially zero human data | ~$40–$100 per vial grey-market |
| BPC-157 | Unscheduled — 'research chemical', not approved for human use anywhere | ZERO human clinical trials — all human use is anecdotal self-experimentation; Unregulated synthesis: purity, sterility, and actual content unverified | ~$20–$60 per 5 mg vial grey-market |
| TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4 fragment) | Unscheduled — 'research chemical'; banned in sport | No approved human use or trials — same self-experimentation class as BPC-157; Growth/repair factor activity raises theoretical cancer concerns | ~$25–$70 per vial grey-market |
| Melanotan II | Unscheduled | Unapproved — regulators (FDA/TGA/MHRA) have issued warnings and seizures; 'Melanotan rage' — documented mood/aggression changes | ~$20–$50 per 10 mg vial grey-market |
| GHRPs & GH Secretagogues | Unscheduled — 'research chemicals' | All are 'research chemical' grade unless pharmacy-sourced: purity unknown; Water retention, carpal-tunnel symptoms, insulin resistance with chronic use | ~$15–$40 per vial grey-market |
| IGF-1 & MGF analogues | Unscheduled — 'research chemicals'; IGF-1 is Rx | Hypoglycemia — IGF-1 pulls blood sugar down hard; dangerous in diabetics; Theoretical but serious cancer concerns — IGF-1 feeds tumor growth | ~$30–$80 per vial grey-market |
RxBrand names on the grey market
These brands are sold as this compound. Same molecule, different label and supply chain — quality varies enormously between them.
?Frequently asked questions
What does DIHEXA look like?
Lyophilized or capped powder, milligram-dosed
What are the signs of a DIHEXA overdose?
Unknown — treat any reaction seriously; Severe headache, nausea Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
c-Met activation is also a tumor-growth pathway — the theoretical cancer concern is serious Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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