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CJC-1295 No DAC: pulsatile GHRH for natural GH peaks.

Modified GRF 1-29. Short-acting GHRH analog designed to stack with Ipamorelin for synergistic GH release.

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100–200 mcg
Daily Dose
8–12 wks on / 4 off
Cycle
SubQ
Route
2–3× daily
Frequency
Overview

What is CJC-1295 No DAC?

Modified GRF 1-29 is produced by substituting four amino acids in native GHRH(1-29) to resist enzymatic degradation while preserving full receptor activity. The result is a peptide with a half-life of approximately 30 minutes — long enough for a meaningful pituitary signal, short enough to produce discrete pulses rather than sustained receptor activation.

The combination of CJC-1295 No DAC + Ipamorelin is among the most studied GH-optimization stacks in peptide research. GHRH analogs prime the pituitary, while GHRPs like Ipamorelin trigger the release — producing a GH pulse roughly 2–10× greater than either compound alone. Timing around fasting states is critical for maximal effect.

GHRH Receptor Activation
Binds pituitary GHRH receptors (GHRHR) to prime GH-producing somatotrophs, directly stimulating GH synthesis and vesicle preparation.
Short Half-Life Advantage
~30-minute active window mimics natural GHRH pulse, avoiding continuous receptor stimulation that leads to desensitization with DAC formulations.
Ipamorelin / GHRP Synergy
GHRH + GHRP combination produces multiplicative GH pulses. GHRH fills the 'gas tank'; the GHRP 'pulls the trigger' — synergy is well-documented.
Downstream IGF-1 Production
GH stimulation leads to hepatic IGF-1 synthesis, driving the anabolic, anti-aging, and recovery effects associated with GH axis optimization.
Dosing Protocol

Dosing Schedule

Parameters documented in published preclinical and clinical research.

Research use only. The following documents parameters from published preclinical and clinical research. Not medical advice. Not for human consumption. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before any use.
PhaseDoseFrequencyDurationNotes
Start100 mcgOnce daily (bedtime)Days 1–7Tolerance assessment. Always inject fasted (2+ hrs from food).
Working dose (solo)100–200 mcgTwice dailyWeeks 2–8AM fasted + 30 min before bed. Effective solo but optimal when stacked.
Stack dose100 mcg standard2–3× dailyWeeks 2–12Inject simultaneously with 200 mcg Ipamorelin. Same syringe or separate — both work.
Off cycle——4 weeksRest before restarting.
Safety Profile

Safety & Side Effects

Generally Well Tolerated
Very well-tolerated in research settings
No significant hormonal disruption beyond GH/IGF-1 axis
Short half-life preserves pulsatile physiology
Synergistic with GHRPs — allows lower individual doses
Potential Concerns
Completely blunted if injected fed / with elevated glucose
WADA S2 prohibited
Water retention and joint aches possible at higher doses
Must be refrigerated after reconstitution
Research use onlyThis page is an educational reference. None of this constitutes medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before any use. All compounds are for research purposes only.
Evidence Base

Academic References

  1. [1]
    Teichman SL, Neale A, Lawrence B, et al. (2006). Prolonged stimulation of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor I secretion by CJC-1295, a long-acting analog of GH-releasing hormone, in healthy adults. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 91(3):799–805. PubMed ↗
  2. [2]
    Ionescu M, Frohman LA. (2006). Pulsatile secretion of growth hormone (GH) persists during continuous stimulation by CJC-1295. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 91(12):4792–4797. PubMed ↗
  3. [3]
    Bowers CY, Sartor AO, Reynolds GA, Badger TM. (1991). On the actions of the growth hormone-releasing hexapeptide, GHRP. Endocrinology. 128(4):2027–2035. PubMed ↗
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