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Trying CJC-1295 no DAC at night – curious about sleep effects

Posted by sarah_c in GH & Growth Peptides - 4 points, 4 comments.

Hey folks, I’ve been experimenting with CJC-1295 without DAC lately, injecting 100mcg right before bed. I’m mainly interested in whether it actually deepens my sleep or just gives me that usual GH‑related tingling. For me the first few nights felt a bit more restless, maybe just the body adjusting, but after about a week I noticed I woke up feeling less groggy and my morning stiffness seemed a touch better.

Fwiw I’m tracking my sleep with a simple wearable and the data shows a slight increase in deep sleep minutes, though I know that could be placebo or just a better bedtime routine. I’ve read that the no‑DAC version is supposed to mimic natural pulses, which might line up better with nighttime GH release, but I’d love to see any actual studies on sleep quality specifically. Has anyone else tried timing it this way and seen consistent changes?

Also, any tips on minimizing the flushing side effect? Would be great to hear what’s worked for you. Thanks!

Comments

  • hank_m: 30pm a few nights too, just before bed, and it felt similar to what you’re describing – a light buzz that dissipates by the next morning, and i did notice the grogginess drop after the first week, soInitialization can settle in. I kept a sleep log and saw a few extra minutes in deep sleep too, but like you, i’m not sure how much that’s real vs. The body getting used to a new routine. As for flushing, i cut the dose down to 70mcg and spaced it 30‑minutes after a light snack – the tingles shrank
  • remy_cycles: I’ve found that taking CJC‑1295 no‑DAC with a small snack about 20‑30 minutes before the shot cuts the flush and tingling noticeably. For me the buzz still shows up but it’s milder and gone by morning. Have you tried splitting the dose into two smaller shots?
  • sarah_c: Great tip on the snack, remy! I’ll stick a light bite 20‑30 minutes before the 100 µg shot and see if the flush eases. I’m curious, have you split the dose into two injections, say 50 µg each, to spread the effect? I’m wary of over‑stimulation at night but wonder if that helps with the tingling without cutting the GH surge.
  • sarah_c: Thanks for the heads‑up, hank_m. I did notice the restlessness early on too, but after a week I felt less groggy and my stiffness eased. I’ll try dropping to 70 mcg and waiting 30 min after a light snack just like you. What did you use for the snack? A piece of fruit or a small protein bite? Also, did you track deep sleep in the same way, or just look at the raw minute counts?

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