I'm not the first.
In fact there's 2-3 threads here comparing HGH with Peps. There's also a poll here & many was saying producing your natural HGH from peps is better.
I've have 8 years experience with HGH. I used to be a compete in bodybuilding shows.
Personally, i think its an individual thing. I got a few friends who like HGH. I feel that peptides gave me 4-5iu of HGH a day. If u need more >8iu (like the pros) i would suggess u do GHRP/CJC 15mins later pin 2iu HGH each time.
That would give u >10iu HGH a day. The body sees it as one huge HGH pulse.
I've used Jintropin & Hygene. Which is really good. Don't buy those generic wants.
There are so many advantages to increasing your own natural production over relying on exogenous sources, and I dont think people fully appreciate that. They focus on the immediate, rather than a more holistic view.
Just as an example, I was on test for several months, at a fair dosage, for medical reasons. When I switched over to hCG by itself, I felt far better. Sure, my numbers dropped some, I lost some size, and even bought myself some additional E2 issues, but overall, I felt way better. To boot, I haven't impaired my fertility.
This is a crude comparison, but a worthwhile one. I can't speak to hGH. My rat's not on them. But he loves the peps from A/O, and is experiencing great results that he will eventually log, as he suffers from some unique issues that should be illuminating for many.
My perception is that people are expecting results on peps like those achieved on massive doses of hGH and other anabolics. Given that you are relying on your body's own production -- and you are fighting against a highly evolved system that contains many governors -- don't count on getting comparable anabolic results. And those pursuing function over form may be much more pleased in the long run. (Not a bash on the BBs and power guys, but this is their life, like a job, and most of them are making the choice deliberately to compromise health, at least in the short run, to get huge and strong beyond the capacities of man, or at least far beyond their own genetic capacity.)
Food for thought.
Good luck and health --- and size, strength and vascularity until your hearts are content.