IGF-1 Des(1-3) Dosage Guide: Protocols, Calculator & Safety
Everything you need to know about IGF-1 Des(1-3) dosing: protocols and safety.
Dose Range
20-100 mcg
Frequency
Once daily on training days
Cycle Length
4-6 weeks per cycle, 4 weeks off
Half-Life
~20-30 minutes serum
Administration Routes
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Syringe Draw
10.0 units
2500 mcg/ml · 0.100 ml draw
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Dosing Protocols
20 mcg intramuscular into trained muscle post-workout, 3-4x per week, for 4 weeks.
40-60 mcg intramuscular post-workout, 4-5x per week. Eat carb-rich meal within 30 min of injection to manage hypoglycemia risk.
50-100 mcg site-injection post-workout, daily on training days. Advanced protocols stay within 6-week cycles.
Commonly Stacked With
Common in bodybuilding stacks with MGF post-workout and BPC-157 for tendon support. Pair with CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin for GH-IGF axis stacking. Avoid stacking with IGF-1 LR3 - overlapping mechanism, additive AE risk.
Side Effects & Safety
Contraindications
Active malignancy or cancer history. Pregnancy and breastfeeding. Hypoglycemia-prone or fasted state. Active proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
Additional Notes
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water. A 1mg vial + 1mL BAC water = 1000 mcg/mL. 2 units = 20 mcg starting dose. ALWAYS eat within 30 minutes of injection - hypoglycemia risk is significant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended IGF-1 Des(1-3) dosage?
The typical dose range for IGF-1 Des(1-3) is 20-100 mcg. It is usually administered Once daily on training days. Always start with the lowest effective dose.
How often should I take IGF-1 Des(1-3)?
Once daily on training days
Does IGF-1 Des(1-3) need to be cycled?
Yes, typical cycle length is 4-6 weeks per cycle, 4 weeks off.
What are IGF-1 Des(1-3) side effects?
Anecdotal AEs: hypoglycemia (most common, requires food intake post-injection), lightheadedness, headache, injection site soreness. Theoretical: long-term IGF receptor activation has been associated in epidemiology with some cancer types.
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