Insulin-like growth factor 1
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jul 2026
Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), also known as somatomedin C, is a hormone similar in molecular structure to insulin that plays an essential role in childhood growth and continues to have anabolic effects in adults. It is primarily produced by the liver in response to stimulation by growth hormone (GH) and mediates many of its growth-promoting effects.
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IGF-1 supports growth, genital development, secondary sexual characteristics, and long-bone growth.
“it helps you grow, it helps with genital development, secondary sexual characteristics and long bone growth”
Open the episode · Essentials: Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle GillettListen at 3:03
IGF-1 is proposed to support skin, sleep, muscle recovery, and joints.
“The proponents will say IGF1 is important for skin and, and good quality sleep and for muscle recovery and joints and all these things.”
Open the episode · Peptides: The Science, Uses & Safety | Dr. Abud BakriListen at 2:07:03
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