What CJC-1295 Is
CJC-1295 is a longer-acting GHRH analog that raises the baseline so pulses are bigger. It is taken as a nightly subcutaneous injection, usually paired with ipamorelin, and most people notice it in 2 to 3 months.
What Sermorelin Is
Sermorelin is a growth-hormone-releasing hormone analog that prompts your own pituitary to release growth hormone. It is taken as a nightly subcutaneous injection, and most people notice it in sleep in 2 weeks; composition in 2 to 3 months.
Side by Side
| CJC-1295 | Sermorelin | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | raising the growth-hormone baseline | sleep, recovery and body composition |
| How it is taken | nightly subcutaneous injection, usually paired with ipamorelin | nightly subcutaneous injection |
| Time to notice | 2 to 3 months | sleep in 2 weeks; composition in 2 to 3 months |
| Price at Zen IV Spa | $229/mo | $229/mo |
| Common side effects | flushing, tingling, water retention | flushing, injection-site redness |
| FDA status | not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription | formerly FDA-approved for a pediatric use; compounded by prescription |
Pick CJC-1295 If
Your main concern is pairing with ipamorelin for the full stack. It is the right call when the goal is raising the growth-hormone baseline and you want the simpler, more targeted option.
Pick Sermorelin If
Your main concern is a gentle, well-studied growth-hormone starter. It is the right call when the goal is sleep, recovery and body composition.
Can You Combine Them?
Usually not. Both are GHRH analogs doing the same job; you pick one. CJC-1295 is longer-acting, sermorelin is gentler and better studied.
How to Get Either One in New York or New Jersey
Every program at Zen IV Spa is prescribed and overseen by our medical director, a licensed physician, after a video consultation and baseline labs drawn at your home. Refills ship overnight anywhere in New York or New Jersey, and a nurse can come to your door for the first dose.
Single peptides are $229 a month (glutathione $199), stacks $299, semaglutide $199, tirzepatide $299. A 2-month supply is 10% off and 3 months is 15% off. The $50 consultation is one-time.
Common Questions
Which is better, CJC-1295 or Sermorelin?+
Neither is better in general. CJC-1295 for raising the growth-hormone baseline; Sermorelin for sleep, recovery and body composition. The provider chooses from your labs and goals.
Which costs more?+
CJC-1295 is $229/mo; Sermorelin is $229/mo at Zen IV Spa, shipping and follow-ups included.
Are they FDA-approved?+
CJC-1295: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. Sermorelin: formerly FDA-approved for a pediatric use; compounded by prescription. We say so plainly on every page.
Can I switch from one to the other?+
Yes. Programs run month to month with no contract; the provider adjusts at any check-in.
How do I start?+
Book a $50 video consultation at Zen IV Spa; a nurse draws baseline labs at your home.
All treatments are medical services. Every guest is screened, and every treatment is provided only under the clearance, prescription or standing protocol of a licensed medical provider. Compounded peptides are not FDA-approved unless stated. Nothing on this page is a diagnosis or a promise of results.