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Peptide Comparison

CJC-1295 (without DAC) vs IGF-1 LR3

Both are GH / IGF Axis peptides.

CJC-1295 (without DAC)

CJC 1295

Fat LossResearch Only

Half-life: ~30 minutes

501 providers listed

Full CJC-1295 (without DAC) profile →
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IGF-1 LR3

IGF1 LR3

PerformanceNot EvaluatedResearch Only

Half-life: 20–30 hours

92 providers listed

Full IGF-1 LR3 profile →
Bottom line

CJC-1295 (without DAC) has published research citations on file; IGF-1 LR3 does not yet — the main evidence gap between them.

Quick Verdict

CJC-1295 (without DAC)

Half-life

~30 minutes

IGF-1 LR3

Half-life

20–30 hours

Which One Should You Choose?
Your goalBetter option
Has published research citationsCJC-1295 (without DAC)
Less frequent dosing (longer half-life)IGF-1 LR3
More provider options (501 vs 92)CJC-1295 (without DAC)

Research summary only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified provider before making any decisions.

Side-by-Side Comparison
CJC-1295 (without DAC)
IGF-1 LR3
Mechanism Family
GH / IGF Axis
GH / IGF Axis
Half-life
~30 minutes
20–30 hours
FDA Status
nomination withdrawn
not evaluated
Admin Routes
subcutaneous
subcutaneous, intramuscular
Availability
Research Only
Research Only
Providers
501 listed
92 listed
Avail. Notes
GHRH analog — the truncated 1-29 form (Mod GRF 1-29), WITHOUT the Drug Affinity Complex (DAC). No FDA approval; not on the FDA 503A bulks list. WADA prohibited (S2) as a growth-hormone-releasing factor. Sold as a research chemical only.
Modified IGF-1 analog (N-terminal extension + Arg3) with extended half-life. Distinct from approved mecasermin (Increlex). Not FDA-approved. WADA prohibited. Research chemical only.
Research Evidence

CJC-1295 (without DAC)

RCT · 3 key studies · most recent 2026

IGF-1 LR3

No citations on file
Research Citations

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.

Research Areas
GH and IGF-1 elevationsustained GHRH receptor agonismbody composition supportrecovery enhancementGH axis restoration

About IGF-1 LR3

Long-acting analog of IGF-1 that binds to IGF-1 receptors, promoting muscle protein synthesis, cellular growth, and recovery. Suppresses myostatin activity and has a significantly extended half-life compared to native IGF-1 due to reduced binding protein affinity.

Research Areas
amplified IGF-1 receptor stimulation vs native IGF-1extended biological half-life (~20–30 hours) via reduced IGFBP bindingin vitro and animal anabolic signaling — no human clinical dataresearch reagent classification — not characterized for human use
Safety Profile

Information below reflects published research data only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified provider before use.

CJC-1295 (without DAC)

Warnings & Cautions
Active malignancy — caution (GH/IGF-1 is mitogenic)Pregnancy — cautionKnown hypersensitivityGlucose intolerance / insulin resistance

Class-based (investigational)

Suggested Monitoring
IGF-1Fasting glucoseHbA1cInsulin

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.

Regulatory Notes

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.

source

IGF-1 LR3

Absolute Contraindications

Under clinical review

Being verified by our medical team before we display contraindications for this peptide.

Used Together?

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.

Price (per mg)

CJC-1295 (without DAC)

$7.80/mg

$6.60 – $10.88 range

63 vendors

IGF-1 LR3

Not enough vendor pricing yet.

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Data last updated October 26, 2026

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