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Ipamorelin vs CJC-1295 (No DAC)

How do Ipamorelin and CJC-1295 (No DAC) compare for Growth Hormone Axis research? Side-by-side evidence, molecular profile, EU legal status and COA-verified supplier prices — never dosing advice.

At a glance

Ipamorelin

⚡ Growth Hormone Axis
EVIDENCE BASEStrong
CLASS
GHRP (pentapeptide)
MW
711.9 g/mol
CAS
170851-70-4
EU STATUS
Research only
WADA
Prohibited S2
MIN PURITY
≥98% HPLC
Molecular weight
711.9 g/mol
CAS number
170851-70-4
Route
Subcutaneous
Half-life (t½)
≈2 h
PRICE FROM
€23.89 · 16 EU vendors
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CJC-1295 (No DAC)

⚡ Growth Hormone Axis
EVIDENCE BASE
CLASS
GHRH analog
HALF-LIFE
~30 min
CAS
863288-34-0
ALSO KNOWN AS
Modified GRF(1-29)
EU STATUS
Research only
WADA
Prohibited S2
Molecular weight
3367.9 g/mol
CAS number
863288-34-0
Route
Subcutaneous
Half-life (t½)
≈30 min
PRICE FROM
€23.89 · 7 EU vendors
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Which fits which research target?

Both Ipamorelin and CJC-1295 (No DAC) sit within Growth Hormone Axis research but are studied for different primary signals. Neither is an approved medicine — compare the evidence, not marketing claims.

PRIMARY RESEARCH SIGNAL
Ipamorelin
GH pulse stimulation
CJC-1295 (No DAC)
Pulsatile GH release
Neither Ipamorelin nor CJC-1295 (No DAC) is an approved medicine. All comparisons here are research observations, not usage, dosing or efficacy recommendations.

What the research shows

Ipamorelin

EVIDENCE SUMMARY
STRONG
GH pulse stimulation — Robust animal and human data showing selective GH release. No significant effect on cortisol or prolactin unlike other GHRPs.
MODERATE
Bone density (rodents) — Published animal studies show improvements in bone density. Human data limited.
LIMITED
Body composition, recovery — Often combined with GHRH analogues in research. Standalone human data on body composition is limited.

CJC-1295 (No DAC)

EVIDENCE SUMMARY
MODERATE
Pulsatile GH release — GHRH-receptor stimulation producing short, physiological GH pulses; a well-established mechanism.
LIMITED
Clinical outcome data — Most human data derive from the parent GRF(1-29)/sermorelin; direct trials of the modified peptide are limited.

Compare prices across EU suppliers

Compare Ipamorelin across EU suppliers

16 EU vendors · COA · from €23.89

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Compare CJC-1295 (No DAC) across EU suppliers

7 EU vendors · COA · from €23.89

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipamorelin or CJC-1295 (No DAC) better?

Neither is an approved medicine, and “better” depends on the research target. Ipamorelin is most associated with GH pulse stimulation, while CJC-1295 (No DAC) is studied for Pulsatile GH release. Compare the evidence tiers and COA-verified EU pricing above rather than assuming one is superior. This is not a usage recommendation.

Why compare Ipamorelin and CJC-1295 (No DAC)?

Both are studied within Growth Hormone Axis research through different mechanisms, so researchers often weigh them against each other. This page sets their evidence, molecular profile, EU legal status and supplier pricing side by side.

Which is cheaper in the EU, Ipamorelin or CJC-1295 (No DAC)?

Prices vary by supplier, vial size and COA status. Ipamorelin is listed from €23.89 across 16 COA-verified EU vendors; CJC-1295 (No DAC) from €23.89 across 7. Open the price pages above to compare current listings — nobody pays us for placement.

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