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📈 GHRH Analog (Short-Acting)

CJC-1295 without DAC (5 mg Vial) Dosage Protocol

CJC-1295 without DAC (also called Modified GRF 1-29) is a 30-amino-acid synthetic GHRH analog with a half-life of ~30 minutes. It produces a discrete GH pulse rather than sustained elevation.

⚡ Quickstart Highlights

Vial contents
5 mg CJC-1295 NO DAC
Final volume
3 mL
Concentration
1.67 mg/mL
One U-100 unit
16.67 mcg in 0.01 mL

Dosing & Reconstitution Guide

Educational guide for reconstitution and daily dosing

Standard / Gradual Approach (3 mL = ~1.67 mg/mL)

WeekDaily Dose (mcg)Units (per injection) (mL)
Weeks 1–2100 mcg6 units (0.06 mL)
Weeks 3–4150 mcg9 units (0.09 mL)
Weeks 5–6200 mcg12 units (0.12 mL)
Weeks 7–12250–300 mcg15–18 units (0.15–0.18 mL)

Frequency: Inject once daily subcutaneously, typically at bedtime to align with natural nocturnal GH pulsatility. For ≤10‑unit (≤0.10 mL) administrations (Weeks 1–4), consider 30‑ or 50‑unit insulin syringes for improved readability.

Reconstitution Steps

  1. Draw 3.0 mL bacteriostatic water with a sterile syringe.
  2. Inject slowly down the vial wall; avoid foaming.
  3. Gently swirl/roll until dissolved (do not shake).
  4. Label and refrigerate at 2–8 °C (35.6–46.4 °F), protected from light.

Important: This guide is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. For research use only. Not for human consumption.

Supplies Needed

Plan based on an 8–12 week daily protocol with gradual titration.

ItemQuantity
Peptide Vials (CJC-1295 NO DAC, 5 mg each)8 weeks ≈ 2 vials
12 weeks ≈ 3 vials
16 weeks ≈ 4 vials
Insulin Syringes (U‑100)Per week: 7 syringes (1/day)
8 weeks: 56 syringes
12 weeks: 84 syringes
16 weeks: 112 syringes
Bacteriostatic Water (10 mL bottles)8 weeks (2 vials): 6 mL → 1 × 10 mL bottle
12 weeks (3 vials): 9 mL → 1 × 10 mL bottle
16 weeks (4 vials): 12 mL → 2 × 10 mL bottles
Alcohol SwabsPer week: 14 swabs (2/day)
8 weeks: 112 swabs → recommend 2 × 100‑count boxes
12 weeks: 168 swabs → recommend 2 × 100‑count boxes
16 weeks: 224 swabs → recommend 3 × 100‑count boxes

Storage Instructions

StateTemperatureDuration
Lyophilized−20°C (−4°F)Up to 24 months, dry & dark
Reconstituted2–8°C (35–46°F)Up to 28 days, protect from light

Important Notes

⚠ Research Use Only: CJC-1295 without DAC is investigational.

How This Works

CJC-1295 without DAC contains the same four stabilizing amino acid substitutions as the DAC version (D-Ala2, Gln8, Ala15, Leu27) but lacks the albumin-binding linker. The result is a stable, short-acting GHRH analog producing a discrete GH pulse over ~30 minutes.

Common practice combines CJC-1295 with ipamorelin (a GHRP) — the GHRH stimulates GH release while the GHRP synergistically amplifies it, mimicking the body’s natural feedback patterns.

Potential Benefits & Side Effects

Potential Benefits

Side Effect Profile

Lifestyle Factors

Injection Technique

References

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Sackmann-Sala L et al. 'Short and long-term effects of GHRH agonists' — Endocrinol Metab Clin, 2017