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Peptide / GH Axis

IGF-1 DES

Truncated IGF-1. Very short half-life = localised effect. Injected directly into target muscle for local hypertrophy. 10x more potent than native IGF-1 at receptor.

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Reference dose50–150 mcg IM into target muscle post-workout
Half-life0.5 hours
Risk flaghigh
Regulatory noteResearch-only flag

Side effects and watch-outs

  • ⚠️ Severe hypoglycaemia risk — fast glucose mandatory
  • Site-specific muscle swelling/pain
  • Headache
  • Numbness
  • Organ growth risk with systemic chronic exposure