| Dose (blend) | Draw |
|---|---|
| 100 mcg | 0.5 units |
| 200 mcg | 1 unit |
| 400 mcg | 2 units |
| 600 mcg Jake | 3 units |
| 800 mcg Jake | 4 units |
| 1,000 mcg Jake | 5 units |
| 1,200 mcg | 6 units |
| 1,400 mcg | 7 units |
| 1,600 mcg | 8 units |
| Dose (blend) | Draw |
|---|---|
| 100 mcg | 1 unit |
| 200 mcg | 2 units |
| 400 mcg | 4 units |
| 600 mcg Jake | 6 units |
| 800 mcg Jake | 8 units |
| 1,000 mcg Jake | 10 units |
| 1,200 mcg | 12 units |
| 1,400 mcg | 14 units |
| 1,600 mcg | 16 units |
| Dose (blend) | Draw |
|---|---|
| 100 mcg | 1.5 units |
| 200 mcg | 3 units |
| 400 mcg | 6 units |
| 600 mcg Jake | 9 units |
| 800 mcg Jake | 12 units |
| 1,000 mcg Jake | 15 units |
| 1,200 mcg | 18 units |
| 1,400 mcg | 21 units |
| 1,600 mcg | 24 units |
| Period | Dose × Days | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 600 mcg × 5 | 3.0 mg |
| Week 2 | 800 mcg × 5 | 4.0 mg |
| Weeks 3–12 | 1,000 mcg × 5 × 10 | 50.0 mg |
| Total needed | 57.0 mg | |
This is a growth hormone secretagogue (GHS) stack — two peptides that work together to stimulate the pituitary gland to release more growth hormone (GH). CJC-1295 (no DAC) is a growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog that signals the pituitary to produce GH pulses. Ipamorelin is a ghrelin mimetic that amplifies those pulses by sensitizing the pituitary to GHRH signaling.
CJC-1295 without DAC (Drug Affinity Complex) has a shorter half-life — roughly 30 minutes versus 6–8 days with DAC. This is intentional: it produces a sharp, natural-feeling GH pulse rather than a sustained elevation. When paired with Ipamorelin pre-bed, it mimics the body's own nocturnal GH surge — the largest natural release of the day.
The most commonly reported effects are improved sleep quality, deeper recovery from training, and better skin elasticity over time. Some users notice a mild warmth or flush shortly after injection — this is normal and reflects the GH pulse. Results build gradually over weeks, not days.
Because this stack works with your body's natural GH rhythm, consistency matters. Skipping the pre-bed fasted window or injecting too close to a meal significantly blunts the response. The Monday–Friday schedule with weekends off helps prevent receptor desensitization while maintaining steady progress.
This protocol runs 12 weeks — week 1 at 600 mcg, week 2 at 800 mcg, then 1,000 mcg for weeks 3–12. This graduated escalation follows clinically established protocols and reduces the likelihood of side effects. After week 12, we'll evaluate whether to continue, cycle off for a washout period, or adjust the protocol.