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CJC-1295 vs Epitalon

Compare the research profiles of CJC-1295 and Epitalon. Read the individual guides for evidence and limitations.

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This page summarizes database profiles and has not yet received a study-by-study editorial review. These compounds are filed under different research categories, so a direct treatment comparison may not answer a meaningful clinical question. Use the linked guides and primary sources to evaluate a specific claim.

How to read peptide studies

CJC-1295

CJC-1295 (with or without DAC)

Category

growth-hormone

Research Level

Phase 2 Clinical Trials

FDA Status

not-approved

Epitalon

Epitalon (Epithalon)

Category

anti-aging

Research Level

Preclinical

FDA Status

not-approved

Detailed Comparison

AspectCJC-1295Epitalon
OverviewA growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) analog that stimulates GH release. Available with DAC (Drug Affinity Complex) for extended half-life or without for shorter action....A synthetic tetrapeptide studied for telomerase activation and potential anti-aging effects. Developed by Russian scientist Vladimir Khavinson. Popular in longevity circles....
Research topics (not established benefits)
  • GH optimization
  • Anti-aging
  • Recovery
  • Anti-aging
  • Sleep improvement
  • Longevity
Side Effects
  • Water retention
  • Joint pain
  • Carpal tunnel symptoms
  • Unknown - very limited data
  • Injection site reactions
  • Potential unknown long-term effects
MechanismMimics GHRH to stimulate the pituitary gland to produce and release growth hormone. The DAC version binds to albumin for prolonged effect....Believed to activate telomerase, the enzyme that maintains telomere length. Telomere shortening is associated with aging, so maintaining length could ...

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