Peptides
CJC-1295
In plain language
A lab-made peptide marketed for anti-aging and muscle growth by raising growth hormone.
Hard safety warning
Not a real, regulated product — do not buy this online.
Is it an approved medication?
No — not an approved medication
NO - not an approved medication anywhere, and not a legal supplement either
How strong is the evidence?
Some human data exists but only on hormone blood levels, not on real-world benefits
The main thing to know
No known safe human dose exists. This is an unregulated research chemical, not a real product.
Mechanism
Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog; stimulates pulsatile GH and downstream IGF-1 secretion from the pituitary.
Potential benefits
- Dose-dependent elevation of GH and IGF-1 in healthy adults (pharmacology only; no established functional/body-composition outcome trials)
Regulatory status
Not FDA/EMA approved; sold as a research chemical; prohibited in sport (WADA)