CJC-1295
Recovery, sleep, body composition
Learn moreIGF-1 LR3
Commonly chosen for: Muscle growth and repair
What it is
Growth hormone works mostly by triggering IGF-1, and this is IGF-1 itself, modified to stay active far longer than the natural version. It drives muscle cell growth, pushes nutrients into tissue, and speeds repair of damaged muscle. It is considerably stronger than the options above and skips your body's own controls entirely. It needs close monitoring, particularly around blood sugar.
How it works
Growth hormone works mostly by triggering IGF-1 in the liver. This is IGF-1 itself, modified so it stays active far longer than the natural version.
It drives muscle cell growth, pushes nutrients into tissue, and speeds repair of damaged muscle.
It is considerably stronger than the secretagogues and skips your body's own feedback controls entirely, which is exactly why it needs close monitoring — particularly around blood sugar.
Who it's typically for
- People whose provider has recommended direct IGF-1 support with monitoring.
- People who have already tried secretagogue options.
- People willing to have bloodwork tracked while using it.
What to know before starting
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Common side effects
Low blood sugar is the most important one — it can come on quickly. Joint pain, swelling, headache and injection-site reactions are also reported.
Who should avoid it
Not appropriate with active or prior cancer, in pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with poorly controlled diabetes. Because it bypasses your body's normal limits, it is not a starting point for most people.
Consult requirement
A video consult with a licensed provider is required, and monitoring is expected while using it.
This page is educational and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Where you see the FDA-Approved Ingredient mark, the active ingredient is FDA-approved in at least one prescription medication. Products without it are prescribed based on your provider's clinical judgment and current research. Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved products in either case.
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