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Modified GRF(1-29)

Stabilized 29-amino acid GHRH analogue without the DAC modification of CJC-1295. Shorter acting than CJC-1295-DAC — produces physiological-style GH pulses. Often combined with GHRP-2 or ipamorelin for synergistic GH release.

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Half-life
15–30 minutes; short enough for pulsatile physiological GH mimicry
SKUs
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Evidence
Moderate Evidence

Mod GRF 1-29 is another name for CJC-1295 without DAC — a modified GHRH analog designed to have a longer half-life than natural GHRH while still producing a pulse-like pattern of GH stimulation rather than a continuous flat elevation. The 1-29 refers to the first 29 amino acids of GHRH, which is the shortest active fragment of the hormone.

Growth Hormone Pulse Research
Mod GRF 1-29 is designed to amplify natural GH pulses by extending the GHRH signal from minutes to about 30 minutes to 2 hours. Administered around the time of natural GH pulse events, it produces a larger pulse that more closely resembles natural GH secretion patterns than continuous stimulation.
Combined Secretagogue Research
Like CJC-1295 without DAC, Mod GRF 1-29 is commonly combined with ipamorelin or other GHRPs in research protocols. The combination activates both GHRH and ghrelin receptor pathways simultaneously.
  • Produces GH pulse amplification when administered near natural pulse times.
  • Half-life significantly longer than natural GHRH (minutes extended to 30 minutes to 2 hours).
  • Often studied in combination with ipamorelin for additive GH stimulation.
  • No large independent randomized controlled trial data specific to this compound.

Mod GRF 1-29 and CJC-1295 without DAC are the same compound under different names, and all limitations of that compound apply here. Not FDA-approved, no large human trial data, and the long-term effects of repeated GH stimulation are not established. Authenticity and purity of research-grade material are important practical considerations.

Natural GHRH is released from the hypothalamus in brief bursts lasting only a few minutes before being broken down by enzymes in the bloodstream. Mod GRF 1-29 is the first 29 amino acids of GHRH with four amino acid substitutions that protect the peptide from those degrading enzymes. The result is a compound that still activates the GHRH receptor but lasts long enough in circulation to produce a meaningful GH response before being cleared. Because it is still cleared within hours (rather than days like the DAC version), the effect is more like amplifying a natural pulse than creating a continuous drip of GHRH stimulation.

Not FDA-approved. The same safety considerations as CJC-1295 without DAC apply. Extended GH and IGF-1 elevation from frequent repeated use carries the standard considerations around insulin resistance, fluid retention, and long-term growth-related effects. Research-grade purity is an important practical concern.

Moderate Evidence

This compound has been studied in Phase 1 or Phase 2 human trials. Evidence is encouraging but more large-scale trials are needed.

Published Research Ranges
100mcg per injection, 2–3 injections daily in combination protocols
Research Context Only: These are ranges reported in published scientific studies for educational reference. They are not dosing recommendations. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

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