Category: Hormones

CJC 1295 Ipamorelin is a combination of 2 peptides. It is a Growth Hormone releasing hormone that stimulates one side of the pituitary gland. It does this in order to produce growth hormone. Ipamorelin mimics the ghrelin and binds to the ghrelin receptor in the pituitary gland in the brain. Thus, it also acts on the pituitary gland in order to produce growth hormone. These two peptides combine to act together in order to increase HGH (human growth hormone) produced in the body. The CJC 1295/Ipamorelin combo is able to achieve this by acting in two different families of receptors. [1]

What is CJC 1295?

A synthetically produced peptide, CJC 1295 was originally made to treat diseases, but has been discovered to have performance-enhancing effects that appeal to athletes. The peptide works by increasing protein synthesis and insulin-like growth factor levels. This process enables muscle tissue to grow, thereby increasing muscle mass and function.

What Is Ipamorelin?

is a hormone secretagogue, meaning it helps excrete hormones into the bloodstream while simulating the pituitary gland to produce them. It serves other functions as well. Ipamorelin is associated with improved cognitive skills, memory, pain relief, and internal body temperature regulation along with growth and muscle development. [2]

How does CJC 1295 work?

Ipamorelin and CJC 1295 are often used together to stimulate muscle development. The combination works by increasing the blood level of hormones associated with growth. It can increase muscle mass and strength, decrease body fat, improve injury recovery time, and even improve sleep quality and cognitive function.

Research completed with healthy men and women between the ages of 21 and 61, showed that CJC-1295 had the ability to increase serum growth hormone levels by 200-1000%. In these individuals, the elevated growth hormone production and release continued for up to 6 days because CJC-1295 has a half life of about 6-8 days. This longer half-life means the body continues to produce beyond the day of injection and is thought to be a great benefit has compared to other peptides that also have similar actions. For this reason and a few more, CJC-1295 has become very effective peptide for safely increasing growth hormone levels. [3]

What are the benefits of CJC1295?

• Increased Bone Density: As we get older, our bones get brittle, that is why injuries are more common.
• Increase in muscle mass
• Strengthens the cardiovascular system: More muscle mass = higher metabolism = less body fat
• The ability to burn fat: With an increase in muscle mass allows the body’s resting metabolic rate is boosted leading to more calories burned throughout the day.
• Increased Sex drive: Sex his huge. Not being able to function properly sexually can really take a toll on your mental well-being.
• Improved Recovery and Repair from Injuries: Being on a proper bio-identical hormone replacement therapy program leads to an overall improved state of well-being. This adheres to recovery time (soreness) and acute musculoskeletal injuries.
• Strengthens Immune System: It is a tremendous benefit when you are trying to attain optimal health and that is achieved by having a strong immune system

Improves cognition and memory function-It is an improved overall benefit to the body, this includes focus and feeling mental clarity and sharpness throughout the day.

Improves Insulin Sensitivity-CJC 1295 and Ipamorelin improves insulin sensitivity thus reducing the body’s triglycerides. High blood sugars are reduced which helps burning more body fat.

Who is a good candidate for CJC 1295 / Ipamorelin?

CJC-1295 can help individuals over the age of 30 to have more energy, a faster metabolism, and stay in better shape as you age. It’s not a hormone itself, so it is a relatively safe and low-risk option when all things are considered. However, it requires a prescription and is delivered via an injection, so there are some important points to cover regarding the CJC-1295 benefits and side effects trade-offs.

What are the side effects of CJC1295 / Ipamorelin?

One of the biggest reasons why CJC-1295 is being embraced by so many in their anti-aging fight is because of the relatively low rate of side effects. Most people tolerate CJC-1295 quite well, and side effects are generally mild if present at all. The most frequent side effect was injection site reaction – usually skin complaints or mild pain at the site of injection.

Most common side effects are: Sensitivity, soreness, or pain at the injection site, Flu-like symptoms, Headache, Dizzines, Nausea, Drowsiness, Flushing, Hives or other skin reactions, Hyperactivity, Difficulty swallowing

Our Conclusion on CJC 1295 / Ipamorelin peptides:

The effects of CJC-1295 have been researched thoroughly. It is beneficial in building muscle, losing body fat, and boosting energy levels. It does all these by facilitating the production of more growth hormone for your body.

CJC-1295 is a releasing factor for growth hormone and is therefore considered a Prohibited Substance under Section S2 of the WADA Prohibited List. This substance has potential performance-enhancing effects, it is readily available, and there is reason to believe that it is being used within the bodybuilding community.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON CJC1295 / IPAMORELIN

Why combine CJC-1295 & IPAMORELIN?

CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin are typically combined in therapy because the are known to work well together. CJC-1295 takes anywhere from 1-4 hours to reach peak serum in the blood, while Ipamorelin works much quicker. Ipamorelin is cleared from the body more rapidly as it’s half life is about 2 hours. The combination of both peptides ensures a rapid onset with Ipamorelin and lasting effects with CJC-1295. These 2 peptides are incredibly specific at increasing growth hormone levels when compared to other peptides. Other peptide can increase levels of cortisol (as seen with stress, can increase hunger) but neither Ipamorelin nor CJC-1295 have an effect on other hormones which is a great advantage.

How often should you take CJC-1295?

Most prescribers direct that CJC-1295 be taken once daily, via subcutaneous injection (above the muscle, below the skin) in the stomach or abdominal region. Other prescribers recommend a “5 days a week” plan, either with skipping days every 2 or 3 days, or weekdays on, weekends off for injections. There is competing evidence as to the efficacy of these two dosing regimens, but in both cases, the effects of CJC-1295 – higher circulating levels of human growth hormone – tend to last for upwards of a week following administration and continue at that level so long as the administration continues a few times a week.

Does CJC 1295 really work?

The effects of CJC-1295 have been researched thoroughly. It is beneficial in building muscle, losing body fat, and boosting energy levels. It does all these by facilitating the production of more growth hormone for your body.

How long can you take CJC 1295?

Research has shown that administering CJC-1295 once weekly helps to increase plasma GH concentrations (2-10 times more) for a period of up to 6 days after injection. Further, it increases IGF-1 levels by 1.5 to 3 times, for a period of 9 to 11 days, with no adverse side effects.

How should CJC-1295/Ipamorelin be used?

CJC-1295/Ipamorelin is injected subcutaneously or under the skin. The injection is taken at night to mimic the natural release cycle of growth hormone.

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Is it true that a woman’s sex drive decreases dramatically after menopause?

Not that long ago, menopause, or, as it was commonly called in voices lowered so as not to be any more offensive than necessary, “the change”, was discussed in much the same way as a terminal illness. Even though everyone knew that it was a state that all women transition into as hormone production slows and menstrual cycles come to an end, menopause had long been treated as something shameful. Something to hide. Definitely not a topic to be openly discussed.
Times have changed! While it is still a struggle for some women to embrace the fact that they are entering a stage in their lives that signals aging and the end of their ability to conceive, many more are looking to this time as a positive change; a time of increased possibilities and freedom.
Menopause is no longer looked at as the beginning of the end for a woman, the loss of her vibrancy, femininity and attractiveness. It is simply a natural transition in which the ovaries no longer produce estrogen and progesterone. The symptoms that go with this hormonal decrease can include temporary periods of irritability, moodiness, hot flashes and depression. The severity of these symptoms differ from one woman to the next and may range from mild to severe. On the flip side, however, there is also a sense of freedom that comes from no longer having to worry about the potential of becoming pregnant, plus anticipation about the new possibilities opening up in this next stage of life.

Is a Woman’s Sex Life Over After Menopause?

One previously assumed effect of a woman being postmenopausal that is not being accepted by a growing number of women is that they can no longer have a vibrant and satisfying sex life. In the past, most women assumed or were told that they should expect a loss of sexual desire, as well as sex becoming less satisfying, once they became postmenopausal.
But is that true? Statistics do show that sexual activity decreases with age, but is it due to menopause?
The drop in hormonal levels can definitely affect libido. This can also lead to vaginal dryness. This makes intercourse painful, which, by itself, can promote avoidance. Although this is a serious issue, it is also easily overcome with a variety of lubrication products that are readily available.
The truth is, there are many reasons for the decline in the frequency and level of desire for sexual activity in women who have reached the postmenopausal years. Some of the more common causes include:

• Issues with incontinence or bladder control
• Difficulty with sleeping through the night which creates ongoing fatigue
• Anxiety
• Chronic stress
• Depression
• Prescribed medications, especially those for high blood pressure that come with the side effect of lowering sexual desire
• Health concerns, like cancer, stroke, heart attack or other serious conditions
• Relationship issues with spouse or partner

The answer to the question of whether a woman has to give up on having a satisfying sex life after menopause is “no”. There may be issues, physical, emotional and situational, that are affecting the desire for and pleasure derived from sexual activity, but these will vary from one woman to another and that is how they need to be addressed. For each factor creating an issue, there may be a variety of ways to overcome or compensate for the problem.
What women really want are answers. Not the ones that were blindly accepted by women in the past but answers for them, personally. They also want to be able to talk openly about all of this with their healthcare professional and get recommendations and solutions based on today’s science.

The Southern California Center for Anti-Aging focuses on the practice of advanced, preventive and regenerative medicine. We strongly believe correcting imbalances and deficiencies in nutrition, along with improving fitness and balancing and restoring hormones with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, can help with creating the foundation for a healthier and happier life. To learn more about menopause or if you have questions about any of our services, take advantage of our Free Consultation by clicking here to use our convenient online form.

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What are the benefits of glutathione and how does it help with aging?

“Glutathione is the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent aging, cancer, heart disease, dementia and more, and necessary to treat everything from autism to Alzheimer’s disease. I called it the mother of all antioxidants.” Mark Hyman, MD, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine

Most of us may not be able to describe exactly what free radicals are or how they operate, but we have heard so much about them in recent years that we know they can cause damage to our bodies at the cellular level and interfere with DNA. We also know that our best defense against these harmful molecules are antioxidants, and we may be familiar with the better known ones, like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene and selenium. But, what some refer to as the “rock star” of antioxidants is a compound that you may have never heard of; glutathione.  
Health professionals recognize the many benefits of antioxidants and glutathione, in particular. Just some of the benefits that are believed to be associated with glutathione include:

• Neutralizes free radicals
• Reduces toxicity of chemicals, pollutants and drugs
• Slows aging processes
• Reduces muscle damage
• Improves recovery time
• Increases strength and endurance
• Aids metabolism in muscle development
• May help prevent or slow the progression of conditions such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Parkinson’s disease, type 2 diabetes, hepatitis and others

Does The Body Produce It’s Own Glutathione?

The good news is that the body produces its own glutathione, which consists of the protein-building amino acids, cysteine, glycine and glutamine. Glutathione contains sulfur, which is believed to be at the center of its superpowers. Because sulfur tends to be a sticky substance, as it moves through the body it attracts and hangs on to lots of things that are not good for us. These undesirables include substances like mercury, heavy metals and other damaging toxins. And, the sulfur in glutathione, gathers up free radicals and carries them out before they can accumulate to the point of causing oxidative stress, which is how they wreck such havoc in the cells.

What may be even more impressive about glutathione is that the body not only produces it, but it also recycles it in the liver so that it just keeps on working. Unfortunately, the not so good news is that glutathione is not indestructible. As we age, the production of glutathione begins to decline. Plus, the onslaught of the way we live our lives these days takes a heavy toll on this crucial antioxidant. Besides aging, just some of the things that deplete the body’s supply are:

• Stress
• Poor diet
• Pollution
• Drugs and medications
• Trauma
• Radiation and toxins
• Chemotherapy
• Infections

What happens to the body if the amount of Glutathione is low?

Without a healthy supply of glutathione, the liver becomes unable to keep up with its main job of removing toxins and our cells are vulnerable to the effects of free radicals and other types of infections and damage. There are ways to help the body maintain higher levels of glutathione. These include:

• Diet – eat foods that are high in sulfur and will help boost the body’s production of glutathione, like onions, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, watercress, collards, eggs, nuts, legumes and lean proteins.
• Exercise – try to get at least a moderate amount of exercise on a daily basis
• Sufficient sleep
• Supplements – take those supplements that work with and support glutathione, such as alpha lipoic acid, folate, vitamins B6, B12, C and E, selenium and milk thistle.

The Southern California Center for Anti-Aging focuses on the practice of advanced, preventive and regenerative medicine. We strongly believe correcting imbalances and deficiencies in nutrition, along with improving fitness and balancing and restoring hormones with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, can help with creating the foundation for a healthier and happier life. We use a wide range of advanced testing and analysis, including food allergy testing, to ensure the best results for our clients.

To learn more about our glutathione injections or if you have questions about any of our services, take advantage of our Free Consultation by filling out our convenient online form below.

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