--- title: "IGF-1 Des Dosage Guide [2026] | BodyHackGuide" url: https://www.bodyhackguide.co/guides/dosage/igf-1-des description: "Complete IGF-1 Des(1-3) dosage guide with protocols, calculator, safety info, and where to buy. Updated for 2026." lang: en --- Skip to content Compare notes on r/BodyHackGuide (https://reddit.com/r/bodyhackguide) Compare notes with other researchers. Join r/BodyHackGuide (https://reddit.com/r/bodyhackguide) Anabolic Peptide Preclinical / Research peptide # 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 Subcutaneous Intramuscular ### Quick Reconstitution Calculator Calculate syringe units instantly Syringe Draw 10.0 units 2500 mcg/ml · 0.100 ml draw Full Tool (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/tools/reconstitution) For laboratory research use only. This tool performs reconstitution math (concentration and syringe-unit conversion) and is not dosing guidance for humans or animals. ## Dosing Protocols Beginner 20 mcg intramuscular into trained muscle post-workout, 3-4x per week, for 4 weeks. Standard 40-60 mcg intramuscular post-workout, 4-5x per week. Eat carb-rich meal within 30 min of injection to manage hypoglycemia risk. Advanced 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 (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/compound/mgf) post-workout and BPC-157 (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/compound/bpc-157) for tendon support. Pair with CJC-1295 (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/compound/cjc-1295) + Ipamorelin (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/compound/ipamorelin) for GH-IGF axis stacking. Avoid stacking with IGF-1 LR3 (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/compound/igf-1-lr3) - overlapping mechanism, additive AE risk. ## Side Effects & Safety 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. Contraindications Active malignancy or cancer history. Pregnancy and breastfeeding. Hypoglycemia-prone or fasted state. Active proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Check interactions with the Interaction Checker → (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/tools/interaction-checker) ## 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? Where can I buy IGF-1 Des(1-3)? Visit our vendor directory to compare the vendors we track and their Trust Scores. IGF-1 Des(1-3) Full Profile Research data, mechanisms, and pricing https://www.bodyhackguide.co/compound/igf-1-des Interaction Checker Check drug & compound interactions https://www.bodyhackguide.co/tools/interaction-checker ## Related Dosage Guides All Guides (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/guides) ### MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) Anabolic Peptide · Dosage Guide https://www.bodyhackguide.co/guides/dosage/mgf Free 2026 Peptide Cheat Sheet (PDF) 38 compounds and blends: vial sizes, BAC water volumes, dosing ranges and bloodwork markers. 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