IGF-1 DES

t½ 30 minutes
Des(1-3) IGF-1DES IGF-1

A truncated form of IGF-1 lacking the first three amino acids, resulting in very high potency and rapid localized action.

Dosing Ranges

Conservative

Starting dose

0.5 mcg/kg

Standard

Standard dose

1 mcg/kg

Aggressive

Aggressive dose

1.25 mcg/kg

Doses are in mcg per kg of body weight. Use the Dosage Calculator to get your exact dose.

Protocol Details

Frequency

Pre-workout or 1x daily

Cycle Length

4 weeks

Administration

Intramuscular injection (localized)

Research Notes

  • 110x more potent than regular IGF-1 at the receptor level.
  • 2Very short half-life — intended for localized, site-specific muscle effects.
  • 3Typically injected intramuscularly into the target muscle pre-workout.
  • 4Can cause hypoglycemia — consume carbohydrates around dosing.

Common Vial Sizes

0.1 mg1 mg

Calculate your dose

Enter your body weight to get your exact dose in mcg for IGF-1 DES.

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More tools

Reconstitution

BAC water + injection volume

Half-Life Visualizer

Concentration curve over time

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IU ↔ mL across syringe types

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