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Kisspeptin-10 vs CJC-1295

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

Sexual Health & LibidoAnti-Aging & Longevity
Kisspeptin-10
Growth Hormone Peptides
CJC-1295
Summary
Kisspeptin-10 is the biologically active C-terminal decapeptide of kisspeptin, an endogenous regulator of the reproductive axis. It acts upstream of GnRH to potently stimulate LH and testosterone release, and plays a key role in sexual arousal and libido.
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.
Half-Life
~4 minutes (rapidly degraded); longer-acting analogs like TAK-448 are in development
~30 minutes (No DAC) / 6–8 days (with DAC)
Admin Route
SubQ, IV
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
50–500 mcg
100 mcg
Frequency
Once daily to every other day
Once daily, before bed
Key Benefits
  • Potently stimulates LH and testosterone
  • Enhances sexual arousal and libido
  • Activates HPG axis — upstream of GnRH
  • May improve fertility in hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
  • Increases brain activation in sexual attraction circuits
  • May restore LH pulsatility in suppressed HPG axis
  • 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
Side Effects
  • Injection site reactions
  • Temporary nausea
  • Flushing
  • Elevated LH/testosterone (intended effect)
  • +1 more
  • Water retention / puffiness
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (with prolonged use)
  • Injection site irritation
  • Hunger increase (minor)
  • +1 more
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