Growth Hormone Optimization
Also known as: growth hormone, GH, HGH, IGF-1, GH secretagogue, growth hormone release, GH boost, human growth hormone, anti-aging hormone
Key considerations
- GH secretagogues stimulate your own pituitary to release GH — this preserves the natural pulsatile pattern unlike exogenous HGH
- Ipamorelin is the cleanest GHRP with minimal impact on cortisol and prolactin compared to GHRP-6 or GHRP-2
- CJC-1295 (no DAC) extends the GH pulse when combined with Ipamorelin, creating a stronger but still physiological release
- Fasting for 2-3 hours before dosing is critical — carbohydrates and fats blunt GH release significantly
- Sermorelin is a GHRH analog that can be combined with Ipamorelin for a synergistic effect targeting both the GHRH and ghrelin pathways
Basic tier — start here
Intermediate tier
Advanced tier
Recommended stacks — basic
Recommended stacks — intermediate
Recommended stacks — advanced
Common questions
- What is the difference between CJC-1295 with DAC and without DAC?
- How do GH secretagogues compare to actual HGH injections?
- Can I take Ipamorelin and CJC-1295 long-term?
- What blood tests should I monitor while using GH peptides?
- Do GH peptides cause the same side effects as HGH?
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