CJC-1295 vs Sermorelin
Which has more real evidence behind it? This compares how well each has been tested, not which one works better.
This page has not yet been reviewed by a credentialed medical professional. It is educational and is not medical advice.
Sermorelin has the stronger evidence: FDA-approved, compared with human trials for CJC-1295.
The research, side by side
Counts come from PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov searches and can include studies that only mention a peptide. Bars use a log scale.
| CJC-1295 | Sermorelin | |
|---|---|---|
| What people use it for | Raising growth hormone for "anti-aging", body composition and sleep. | Stimulating growth hormone release; offered by "anti-aging" and hormone clinics. |
| Approved as a medicine | No | Previously approved for pediatric growth hormone deficiency; the brand is no longer marketed in the US |
| What the evidence says | Small controlled trials in healthy volunteers showed it raises GH and IGF-1. No trial has shown it improves muscle, fat loss, recovery or aging. | Once approved, now sold mainly through compounding. Evidence for adult anti-aging use is limited. |
| In tested sport | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Common questions
Which is better, CJC-1295 or Sermorelin?
No study compares them head to head for most uses, so this page compares how much evidence exists, not which works better. Sermorelin has the stronger evidence: FDA-approved, compared with human trials for CJC-1295.
Is CJC-1295 or Sermorelin approved?
CJC-1295: not an approved medicine. Sermorelin: Previously approved for pediatric growth hormone deficiency; the brand is no longer marketed in the US.
Can you take CJC-1295 and Sermorelin together?
We found no controlled studies testing CJC-1295 and Sermorelin together, so the effects and safety of combining them are unknown. Talk to a clinician.
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Educational only, not medical advice. "What people use it for" describes common claims, not recommendations.