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It also tells the pituitary to release GH, but through a separate receptor (the ghrelin receptor)
Its stable in gastric juice, which degrades most other protein molecules for digestion and absorption, so its commonly used in the treatment of a variety of gastrointestinal illnesses, including ulcers and Crohns disease