Peptide GuideCJC-1295

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CJC-1295

MuscleGHRP

CJC-1295 is a synthetic analogue of growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) investigated for its ability to increase growth hormone and IGF-1 levels in laboratory and clinical research.

What does it do?

Raises GH and IGF-1 for several days after one injection
Supports recovery, skin, sleep, and lean mass with fewer shots
Tends to give a stronger, more sustained IGF-1 increase than no-DAC
Can cause more water retention and blood-sugar effects because levels stay elevated

How does it work?

Same GHRH-style signal, but a DAC tail lets it stick to albumin in the blood
That makes it last days instead of minutes
GH/IGF-1 stay elevated longer and more steadily, with less of a natural pulse pattern
One or two injections a week can keep the signal going

What to expect?

Sleep can feel deeper and mornings a bit easier to wake into
Training recovery gets smoother as the weeks stack
Skin and joints may feel less creaky and a little more resilient
Some people notice a slightly puffy look from water retention
The shift is slow. Better sleep and better bounce back usually show up before the scale does

How it's typically administered

Sub-Q injectionSubcutaneous injectionmost common in research settings

How it's typically dosed

Most common dose1–2 mg/week
FrequencyOnce weekly
Cycle duration8–12 weeks

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