HGH vs MK-677 for recovery
Short answer: For recovery, more users report improvement with MK-677 — 99% of 81 reports, versus 94% of 72 for HGH.
HGH has 14 meta-analyses and 146 randomized trials on PubMed; MK-677 has 0 and 15.
Based on 381 reports about HGH and 692 about MK-677. Not medical advice.
| HGH Peptide | MK-677 Substance | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 55 | 45 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 65% | 41% |
| Reports | 381 | 692 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | BResearch: Moderate |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 14 / 146 | 0 / 15 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 92% (38) | 63% (43) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | — | 62% (152) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 0% (3) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 88% (8) | 39% (49) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 86% (28) | 78% (123) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 25% (4) | 5% (21) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 100% (5) | 59% (17) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 80% (54) | 88% (68) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 94% (72) | 99% (81) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 71% (17) | 67% (18) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 50% (2) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 100% (4) | 25% (8) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 75% (12) | 41% (34) |
| Blood sugar % reporting improvement | 12% (8) | 5% (44) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 20% (5) | 8% (12) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 96% (28) | 92% (24) |
| Longevity % reporting improvement | 78% (9) | — |
| Common side effects | water retention, carpal tunnel, joint pain, stomach issues | water retention, fatigue, hunger, stomach issues |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | 12.5 mg / before dinner |
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Latest review conclusion
Many critical gaps remain in our knowledge of the pathogenesis, prevention, and management of endometrial trauma and IUAs. PROSPERO (ID: CRD42023366218).
Hum Reprod Update, 2025 ↗What a user said
“one of my original accounts is regarding HGH . Posted it a while back . Helped me a lot.”
MK-677Full MK-677 profile →
What a user said
“From my own experience (also have suffered from poor sleep), i experienced a noticeable increase in sleep quality even with a low dose.”
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