The combo
Why run them together
CJC-1295 (a GHRH) increases how much GH each pulse releases; Ipamorelin (a ghrelin-mimetic secretagogue) triggers the pulse on a separate receptor with minimal hunger or cortisol. Because they act on different receptors, the combined GH release is larger than the sum of either alone.
This is the single most-recommended ‘GH support’ stack in the community, favored over injecting GH directly because it preserves your natural pulsatile rhythm.
Running it together
Community-reported dosing & timing for the pair (Reddit & forums) — logged for education, not a recommendation to use:
| Component | Community protocol |
|---|---|
| CJC-1295 (no-DAC) | 100 mcg per dose — the ‘saturation’ dose, no benefit going higher |
| Ipamorelin | 100–150 mcg per dose |
| Together | Dose the two at the same time, subQ |
| Timing | Fasted, before bed (rides the natural nocturnal GH pulse); optional AM/post-workout dose |
| Cycle | 8–12 week blocks; keep a 2–3 h food gap around the shot |
The synergy
- GHRH + secretagogue = larger pulse than either alone.
- Ipamorelin keeps it ‘clean’ — little cortisol, prolactin or hunger.
- Preserves natural GH rhythm vs injected GH.
Who it’s for
Recovery, sleep and body-composition goals — the standard ‘first GH stack.’ As always: read each compound’s full guide, and talk to a clinician before running anything.

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