Performance · For Recovery
IGF-1 DES for Recovery
Truncated IGF-1 with localized hypertrophic action; favored for site-specific bodybuilding research.
Why IGF-1 DES for recovery?
Des(1-3) IGF-1 lacks the first three residues; ~10× more potent at the IGF-1R locally because it doesn't bind IGFBPs. Short systemic half-life.
Recovery context: Accelerating soft-tissue, tendon, gut, and post-training repair. IGF-1 DES fits this goal because its category (Performance) and benefit profile align with the underlying mechanism.
Benefits relevant to recovery
- Localized muscle hyperplasia
- Stronger receptor binding than wild-type
Reference dosing by bodyweight
Anchored to the most-cited research dose (30 mcg @ 75 kg). Reference only.
| Bodyweight band | Reference dose range |
|---|---|
| <60 kg / <132 lb | 19–25 mcg |
| 60–75 kg / 132–165 lb | 23–31 mcg |
| 75–90 kg / 165–198 lb | 28–38 mcg |
| 90–105 kg / 198–231 lb | 33–45 mcg |
| >105 kg / >231 lb | 38–52 mcg |
Side effects to weigh against recovery benefit
- Hypoglycemia risk
- Local site swelling
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