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CJC-1295 vs Gonadorelin
Both are discussed for muscle & performance. What this site records about each, side by side. Every figure is on the compound's own page with the source it came from.
| CJC-1295 | Gonadorelin | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A GHRH analogue that raises growth hormone by amplifying the body's own release signal. Sold in two forms whose durations differ by two orders of magnitude. | Natural GnRH, approved as a diagnostic agent. Widely used alongside testosterone therapy on a rationale that is sound in principle and unstudied in that setting. |
| EvidenceHow much human evidence exists, not how well it works. | Early human trials | Approved for another indication |
| Regulatory statusReviewed 2026-08-12 | Not approved for human use in the United States. The FDA has identified CJC-1295 as a substance raising concerns for use in compounded preparations. Sold only as a research chemical. | Approved by the FDA as a diagnostic agent for evaluating pituitary gonadotropin function, and approved in veterinary reproductive medicine. Not approved for use alongside testosterone replacement therapy, though it is commonly prescribed off-label and compounded for that purpose. Material sold as a research chemical is not a compounded prescription product. |
| Routes | Subcutaneous | Subcutaneous |
| Half-life | 0.5 hours | 0.07 hours |
| Cheapest per mgVials only, read from vendors' own listings and dated on the price index. | $2.40/mg | $1.30/mg |
| Median per mg | $7.25/mg | $7.90/mg |
| Vendors with a price | 40 | 11 |
| Storage once mixed | Refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Do not freeze once mixed. | Refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Do not freeze once mixed. Bacteriostatic water is preferable given the multi-week dosing pattern. |
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