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CJC-1295 vs ARA-290

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Growth Hormone Peptides
CJC-1295
Immune SupportRecovery & Repair
ARA-290
Summary
CJC-1295 is a synthetic GHRH analog that stimulates the pituitary gland to produce and release growth hormone. The DAC (Drug Affinity Complex) version has a markedly extended half-life. The No DAC version (Modified GRF 1-29) preserves natural pulsatile GH release and is preferred in most protocols.
ARA-290 is a synthetic 11-amino acid peptide derived from the helix B region of erythropoietin (EPO). Unlike EPO, it selectively activates the innate repair receptor (IRR) without stimulating hematopoiesis, providing tissue protection, anti-inflammation, and neuropathy relief.
Half-Life
~30 minutes (No DAC) / 6–8 days (with DAC)
~2–4 hours (SC administration)
Admin Route
SubQ
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
100 mcg
4 mg (fixed dose)
Frequency
Once daily, before bed
Once daily
Key Benefits
  • Sustained increase in growth hormone levels
  • Enhanced muscle growth and strength
  • Improved fat metabolism and body composition
  • Better recovery and tissue repair
  • Increased bone density
  • Enhanced immune function
  • Improved skin quality and collagen production
  • Synergistic GH release when combined with GHRPs like Ipamorelin
  • Reduces neuropathic pain from small fiber neuropathy
  • Anti-inflammatory without immune suppression
  • Tissue protection after ischemia/reperfusion injury
  • Promotes nerve fiber regeneration
  • Improves symptoms of sarcoidosis-associated neuropathy
  • May reduce insulin resistance and improve metabolic health
  • Shown to improve autonomic neuropathy symptoms
Side Effects
  • Water retention / puffiness
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (with prolonged use)
  • Injection site irritation
  • Hunger increase (minor)
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  • Injection site reactions
  • Mild fatigue at initiation
  • Transient warm sensation post-injection
  • Rare: mild headache
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