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CJC-1295

CJC

Keeps your growth hormone elevated longer throughout the day

GH SecretagoguesPeptideRoute · SubQReviewed Apr 2026
01 — OVERVIEW
SYSTEMSHow CJC-1295 affects you

Prolonged GH and IGF-1 elevation.

A long-acting GHRH analog. The DAC (drug-affinity complex) version binds serum albumin to extend half-life to about a week, producing a steady GH elevation.

IGF-1
+1.5–3×
Half-life
~8 d
DAC
  • DAC variant gives week-long GH/IGF-1 elevation.
  • Non-DAC (mod GRF 1-29) acts as a shorter GHRH pulse.
  • Sustained exposure can blunt natural pulsatility if mismanaged.

If Ipamorelin is like pressing a button to release growth hormone, CJC-1295 is like holding that button down. It keeps the growth hormone signal going for hours instead of minutes. This means your body produces more growth hormone over a longer period — better sleep, better recovery, better skin. Most people use the 'no-DAC' version for more precise dosing.

02 — PHARMACOKINETICS

How long it stays, how it leaves.

Half-life
8 h
Default concentration
2000 mcg
Common vial sizes
2000 / 5000 mcg

Fixed dosing — not weight-adjusted. The calculator handles reconstitution math for common vial sizes so you inject the right volume every time.

03 — DOSING PROTOCOL

Three tiers, three goals.

beginner8-12 weeks cycle
Dose
100100 mcg
Frequency
Once daily before bed
Cycle
8-12 weeks

No-DAC / Mod GRF 1-29 version

intermediate12 weeks cycle
Dose
100200 mcg
Frequency
Twice daily
Cycle
12 weeks
advanced12-16 weeks cycle
Dose
200300 mcg
Frequency
2-3 times daily
Cycle
12-16 weeks
04 — SIDE EFFECTS

What people actually report.

  • Warm/flushed feeling after injection
  • Water retention
  • Headache
  • Increased hunger
05 — WARNINGS

Before you start.

  • This app uses the No-DAC / Mod GRF 1-29 version — dosed daily
  • The DAC version is a completely different protocol — dosed ONCE WEEKLY, not daily. Confirm which version you have before dosing or you will seriously overdose.
  • Best results when paired with Ipamorelin
06 — STACKING & INTERACTIONS

Combinations worth knowing.

GH Optimization Stack

The gold standard combo. CJC-1295 extends the growth hormone signal while Ipamorelin adds clean bursts. Most popular GH stack.

07 — CITATIONS & Q&A

Research behind the claims.

Teichman SL, Neale A, Lawrence B, et al. · Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2006
Single injection of CJC-1295 in healthy adults raised GH levels 2–10× above baseline and elevated IGF-1 for up to 6 days.

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