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CJC-1295 vs Ipamorelin vs Stacked Protocol: Muscle Gain Comparison

CJC-1295 Alone (2 mg/week) +120–180% 140–160 2.1–2.8 kg None measured Extends GH pulse duration but doesn't amplify magnitude. Effective for baseline optimization but limited hypertrophic stimulus Ipamorelin Alone (600–900 mcg/day, divided doses) +80–140% 110–

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  • CJC-1295 Alone (2 mg/week)
  • +120–180%
  • 140–160
  • 2.1–2.8 kg
  • None measured
  • Extends GH pulse duration but doesn't amplify magnitude. Effective for baseline optimization but limited hypertrophic stimulus
  • Ipamorelin Alone (600–900 mcg/day, divided doses)
  • +80–140%
  • 110–130
  • 1.6–2.3 kg
  • None (ghrelin-selective)
  • Amplifies pulse magnitude but short half-life requires frequent dosing. Best for pulsatile GH optimization around training windows
  • CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin Stack
  • +200–400%
  • 160–190
  • 3.2–4.8 kg
  • Synergistic amplification of both pulse duration and magnitude. The most consistent protocol for measurable lean mass accrual in research settings
  • Baseline (No Peptide Support)
  • 0% (reference)
  • 80–100
  • 1.1–1.5 kg
  • N/A
  • Natural training adaptation occurs but recovery limitation constrains training frequency and volume progression
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