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Comparison of Factors Influencing Hair Health
DHT Levels High Impact. The primary driver of androgenetic alopecia. Causes follicle miniaturization in genetically prone individuals. None. CJC-1295 does not interact with the androgen pathway and has no effect on testosterone or DHT levels. IGF-1 Levels Posi
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- DHT Levels
- High Impact. The primary driver of androgenetic alopecia. Causes follicle miniaturization in genetically prone individuals.
- None. CJC-1295 does not interact with the androgen pathway and has no effect on testosterone or DHT levels.
- IGF-1 Levels
- Positive Impact. Promotes and helps maintain the anagen (growth) phase of the hair follicle. Essential for follicle health.
- High. CJC-1295's primary function is to increase GH, which in turn increases systemic IGF-1 levels. This is mechanistically pro-hair.
- Cortisol (Stress)
- High Negative Impact. Chronically elevated cortisol can push follicles prematurely into the telogen (shedding) phase.
- Low/Indirect. High-purity CJC-1295 (especially when paired with Ipamorelin) has a minimal effect on cortisol. However, overall systemic stress from a protocol could be a factor.
- Product Purity
- Critical Impact. Contaminants or incorrect substances can cause unpredictable and adverse systemic reactions, including shedding.
- Paramount. The single most important variable a researcher can control. Sourcing from a reliable supplier like Real Peptides is non-negotiable.
- Nutritional Status
- High Impact. Deficiencies in iron, zinc, biotin, and protein can all lead to significant hair shedding and poor hair quality.
- Indirect. An aggressive research protocol might be paired with a restrictive diet, making nutrition a significant confounding variable.
- This table makes it pretty clear. The factors that are definitively known to cause hair loss aren't affected by CJC-1295, and the factor it does influence (IGF-1) is generally considered beneficial for hair growth. The real risks come from external factors like product purity and other lifestyle stressors.