CJC-1295

Also known as: CJC-1295 DAC, Modified GRF 1-29

GH/GHRH FDA Approved

Growth hormone-releasing hormone analog

Mechanism of Action

Stimulates growth hormone release from the pituitary. Often combined with a GHRP for synergistic effects.

78
Community Posts
55
Users Discussing
2
Research Articles

Reported Outcomes

Clinical Strength: D

Based on community reports (78 posts). Grade reflects frequency and consistency of positive mentions.

D Body Composition
23 mentions

Changes in muscle vs fat ratio

D Sleep Quality
15 mentions

Effects on sleep quality

D Weight Loss
12 mentions

Reduction in body weight

D Energy Levels
10 mentions

Changes in energy and fatigue levels

D Mental/Mood
8 mentions

Effects on mood and cognitive function

D Appetite Suppression
5 mentions

Reduced hunger and food cravings

D Blood Sugar Control
7 mentions

Improved glycemic control and insulin sensitivity

Side Effects

Based on 40 user reports. Frequency indicates how often each was mentioned.

Common (>5%)

Constipation
Mild 8 reports 14.8%
Nausea
Mild 7 reports 13.0%
Water Retention
Mild 7 reports 13.0%
Fatigue
Mild 6 reports 11.1%
Stinging
Mild 4 reports 7.4%
Food Noise
Mild 3 reports 5.6%
Heartburn
Mild 3 reports 5.6%

Uncommon (1-5%)

Muscle Loss
Mild 2 reports 3.7%
Skin Sensitivity
Mild 2 reports 3.7%
Plateau
Mild 2 reports 3.7%
Appetite Suppression
Mild 2 reports 3.7%
Weight Gain
Mild 2 reports 3.7%
Tiredness
Mild 2 reports 3.7%
Insomnia
Mild 2 reports 3.7%
Itching
Mild 2 reports 3.7%

Dosing

Standard Protocol

Starting Dose
100mcg 1-3x daily (no DAC) or 2mg weekly (with DAC)
Titration
No established protocol
Half-life
~30 min (no DAC) or ~8 days (with DAC)
Administration
Subcutaneous injection

Community Dosing Patterns

Based on 47 mentions

Community-reported patterns, not medical advice.

200mcg daily
2
daily
2
0.2mg daily
1
5x/week
1
100ug 5 days on, 2 days off
1

Pricing

Research-grade reference pricing for 5mg vial. Prices vary by vendor and quantity.

We do not list vendors. Prices are aggregated from community reports and should be treated as rough ranges.

US Research Grade

$35.5

Single small vial from US domestic vendors

US Research Grade (Bulk)

$28.03

Per-dose equivalent when buying larger US vials

China Research Grade

$9.25

Per-vial when buying 10-pack from Chinese vendors

74% savings

Research

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Total Articles
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Key Studies

Probing for peptidic drugs (2-10 kDa) in doping control blood samples Preclinical

Anal Sci Adv (2022)

Qualitative identification of growth hormone-releasing hormones in human plasma by means of immunoaffinity purification and LC-HRMS/MS Preclinical

Anal Bioanal Chem (2016)

Commonly Stacked With

Based on 78 community posts mentioning CJC-1295.

Ipamorelin 52 mentions (66.7%)
Tesamorelin 27 mentions (34.6%)
Retatrutide 11 mentions (14.1%)
TB-500 11 mentions (14.1%)
MOTS-c 11 mentions (14.1%)

Switching Patterns

Based on 6 discussions about switching to or from CJC-1295.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CJC-1295?

Does CJC-1295 increase growth hormone?

Can CJC-1295 and ipamorelin be combined?

What are the side effects of CJC-1295?

What is the recommended dose of CJC-1295?