BlendsGrowth

CJC-1295 NO DAC 5mg + Ipamorelin 5mg

Peptide blend · GHRH analogue + GHS · Synthetic

FDA · CATEGORY 2 (2023) — BOTH COMPONENTS

Half-life

~2 hours

Short

minsdays

Route

SubQ injection

Evidence

Preclinical only

Risk

Standard

Dave AspreyBiohacker · Podcaster · Bulletproof Founder

CJC-1295 is one of the most effective tools I've found for optimising growth hormone without suppressing your own axis.

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Reference only — not an endorsement.

Overview

Known for

The gold standard GH secretagogue stack. Combines GHRH (CJC) with GHRP (Ipa) for synergistic GH release. Pulsatile, physiological GH elevation. Supports muscle growth, fat loss, sleep, recovery, skin quality.

Mechanism

Gold standard secretagogue stack — GHRH (CJC) tells pituitary to release GH + GHSP (Ipa) amplifies the signal. Synergistic pulsatile GH release.

Key facts

Format

Lyophilized powder

Mechanism targets

Classification

Secondary

Supply & nature

SecretagogueSecretagogue

FDA category

Category 2 (2023) — both components

Evidence & standing

Evidence base

Preclinical only

Risk level

Standard

Best studies

5 references

Based on individual studies for each component (see CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin entries)
No published studies on the specific combination
Widely used in clinical practice (compounding pharmacies)
NOT FDA APPROVED as combination
FDA restricted compounding (2023)

Dosage & protocol

Typical dose

100mcg

Cycle

Daily (night)

Onset

10 days first effects

Full effect

70 days

Half-life

~30min / ~2h

CJC: ~30 min | Ipa: ~2hrs | Combined effective window: 2-3hrs

Protocol

4 units per dose (100mcg/100mcg per dose with 2ml BAC water). 2-3x daily fasted. Before bed is priority.

Time to effects

EARLY: 1-2 weeks

FULL: 8-12 weeks

Week 1-2: Improved deep sleep is usually the FIRST noticeable effect (especially bedtime dose). Vivid dreams. Better morning energy.

Week 2-4: Faster recovery from training. Skin starts looking 'fuller'. Subtle fat loss beginning.

Week 4-8: Noticeable body composition shift — less abdominal fat, better muscle tone. Skin quality improving. Injuries healing faster.

Week 8-12: Full cumulative effect. Significant improvement in body composition, sleep, skin, recovery, and energy.

Minimum commitment: 8 weeks. Optimal: 12-16 weeks for full assessment. Many run indefinitely for anti-aging.

Recommended vial

5mg+5mg (only size)

At 8-12 units/day (2ml BAC water) = 17-25 days ✓. Perfect shelf life fit.

Reference figures only

Dosing reflects published laboratory protocols and is not guidance for use in any living subject.

Safety

Reversibility

Fully Reversible

Side effects

Flushing, mild headache, transient hunger — generally very well tolerated

Interactions

Same as individual components

Do not combine

Handle with research caution

Do NOT combine with exogenous HGH
Do NOT combine with CJC-1295 DAC
Avoid adding another GHRP on top (Ipamorelin is already in the blend)

Storage & handling

Lyophilised

12–24 months

2–8°C

Reconstituted

4–6 weeks

2–8°C