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Peptide ComparisonCJC-1295 (without DAC) vs GHRP-2
Both are GH / IGF Axis peptides.
CJC-1295 (without DAC)
CJC 1295
Half-life: ~30 minutes
454 providers listed
GHRP-2
Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2
Half-life: 15–60 minutes
42 providers listed
CJC-1295 (without DAC) carries stronger published evidence (RCT, 3 key studies) than GHRP-2 (Cohort study, 2); both are research compounds.
CJC-1295 (without DAC)
Half-life
~30 minutes
GHRP-2
Half-life
15–60 minutes
| Your goal | Better option |
|---|---|
| Stronger clinical evidence | CJC-1295 (without DAC) |
| Lower typical price per mg | GHRP-2 |
| More provider options (454 vs 42) | CJC-1295 (without DAC) |
Research summary only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified provider before making any decisions.
CJC-1295 (without DAC)
GHRP-2
CJC-1295 (without DAC)
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Effects of [norleucine27]growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) (1-29)-NH2 administration on the immune syst…
Injectable Peptides in Sports Medicine: A Structured Narrative Review of Evidence, Safety, and Antidoping Imp…
About CJC-1295 (without DAC)
CJC-1295 without DAC (Mod GRF 1-29) is a short-acting GHRH analog that binds and activates pituitary GHRH receptors to stimulate brief, pulsatile growth hormone release. Lacking the Drug Affinity Complex, it is not albumin-bound and clears within roughly half an hour, producing discrete GH pulses rather than the sustained elevation of the DAC form.
About GHRP-2
Synthetic hexapeptide that stimulates pulsatile growth hormone release from the anterior pituitary by acting on the ghrelin receptor (GHSR-1a). Commonly stacked with GHRH analogs such as CJC-1295 or Sermorelin to amplify GH output synergistically.
Information below reflects published research data only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified provider before use.
CJC-1295 (without DAC)
Class-based (investigational)
Research protocols routinely measure IGF-1 to track GH axis activity before and during use. Fasting glucose and insulin are monitored because GH elevation can reduce insulin sensitivity over time.
global — WADA
This compound falls under WADA Prohibited List category S2 (Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances and Mimetics), prohibited at all times for competing athletes.
sourceGHRP-2
Under clinical review
Being verified by our medical team before we display contraindications for this peptide.
GHRP-2 stimulates GH and cortisol release. Research protocols measure IGF-1 for GH axis response and baseline cortisol given the compound's adrenal stimulation. Glucose markers are standard given GH's effect on insulin sensitivity.
CJC-1295 (without DAC)
Ipamorelin
Research suggests Ipamorelin and CJC-1295 may produce enhanced growth hormone release effects when combined. CJC-1295 provides sustained GHRH receptor stimulation while Ipamorelin provides pulsatile ghrelin receptor stimulation — complementary pathways studied in GH secretion research.
GLP-1 agonists
Research notes metabolic pathway overlap between growth hormone-releasing peptides and GLP-1 agonists. Both compound classes influence metabolic signaling; limited research has studied their combined effects. Consult your prescriber before combining.
GHRP-2
Corticosteroids
Research notes that GHRP-2 stimulates cortisol and ACTH release via the HPA axis. Combined use with corticosteroid medications may affect glucocorticoid regulation. Consult your prescriber before combining.
CJC-1295 (without DAC)
GHRP-2
Where to source these peptides
CJC-1295 (without DAC)
454 listed
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Providers offeringGHRP-2
42 listed
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Data last updated August 26, 2026
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