R3(long) IGF-1...A good base
1: Type- IGF-1 Long R3 (Anything else is not as effective, and if the person providing
it for you doesn't know anything about it, you are asking for trouble.)
2. Storage- the most popular (and most effective) way to store, transport, preserve
IGF is by suspending it in sterile BA in a sterile vial.
This will keep your IGF 99% potent for many months at a time in just about ANY
indoor storage, I.E.-closet, drawer, etc. (Take it from me, I stored mine because
I wasn't ready to use it for about 6 months in my closet... I had fears about
its potency, then I started my first week, and BAM I practically cleaned out the
fridge.
3. Use- Usage should not exceed 4-5 weeks, and an OFF period should be about the
same. Daily dosages work best (split up into 2 seems to make little difference
in the Long R3 version) Most people see results at about 40mcg/day, some use as
low as 30mcg/day, and some folks even use 80-100mcg. I SUGGEST to ALL first time
users no matter what level, to start at about 40-50mcg/day.
4. Administration- I believe in IM injections over sub q, but either seems to
be effective. I like IM better because IM using a slin pin is probably the least
painful thing one could imagine, even at two times per day. Also, sub Q shots
that contain BA, even diluted BA, can leave little nodules that you may not want
to feel on your stomach.
5. Mixing- Most IGF comes suspended in BA. Hopefully it is @ 500mcg/ml or even
333mcg/ml (that would be at 2ml/mg and 3ml/mg respectively) Draw out your desired
amount and back load a slin pin. Add enough bacteriostatic Water to fill the U100
syringe completely.
Some inject immediately before training, while others choose to do 2 shots spread
throughout the day... THEY BOTH WORK WELL. Try both; see which method makes your
muscles pop out of your skin.
6. Add plenty of protein, and don’t shy away from carbs immediately after
training. I used up to 100g of carbs after training, and my body fat went down,
all without cardio.
I hope that helps a little, and I’m glad to be lurking around this board
again.
More to come.
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The most effective form of IGF is Long R3 IGF-1, it has been chemically altered
and has had amino acid changes, which cause it to avoid binding to proteins
in the human body and allow it to have a much longer half-life, around 20-30
hours. "Long R3 IGF-1 is an 83 amino acid analog of IGF-1 comprising the
complete human IGF-1 sequence with the substation of an Arg(R) for the Glu (E)
at position three, hence R3, and a 13 amino acid extension peptide at the N
terminus. This analog of IGF-1 has been produced with the purpose of increasing
the biological activity of the IGF peptide."
"Long R3 IGF-1 is significantly more potent than IGF-1. The enhanced potency
is due to the decreased binding of Long R3 IGF-1 to all known IGF binding proteins.
These binding proteins normally inhibit the biological actions of IGF's."
It is also not as expensive since a media grade version is available which
is sufficient for bodybuilding use. There is also a receptor grade available
but it is VERY expensive and the only noticeable difference between the two
would only be able to be noticed in a laboratory setting. The price on the black
market for Long R3 IGF-1 can be seen anywhere from $300-$500 per milligram depending
on the source, be wary of black market dealers of any IGF since it is a VERY
difficult item to obtain. As mentioned IGF is a research product and is only
available from a few laboratories in the world and is only available to research
companies and biotechnology institutions. For the rest of this article when
I say IGF I am now referring to Long R3 IGF-1 for simplicity sake.
Any form of IGF is ONLY supplied in a lyophilized form, which means a dry powder
state. NEVER PUCHASE PRE-DILUTED LIQUID IGF!!!! There is no such product made
anywhere in the world and even if there were real IGF ever present in the vial
it would all be dead by the time you receive it. IGF is a very delicate peptide
and must be diluted by yourself, where you have access to a refrigerator and
freezer. There has also been a lot of talk by certain sources claiming to have
IGF made by the Eli Lilly company, to clear things up Lilly is a pharmaceutical
company and as stated IGF is a research drug and has not yet been approved,
Lilly does not and never has manufactured research drugs for retail sale.
The diluents you will need for the IGF are a weak concentration of hydrochloric
acid and a sterile buffer (sterile water or bacteriostatic water) the procedure
for diluting the IGF is not very difficult, the diluents can be obtained from
most local chemical suppliers and a good source of IGF would also be able to
supply the necessary diluents.
The most effective length for a cycle of IGF is 50 days on and 20-40 days off.
The most controversy surrounding Long R3 IGF-1 is the effective dosage. The
most used dosages range between 20mcg/day to 120+mcg/day. IGF is only available
by the milligram, one mg will give you a 50 day cycle at 20mcg/day, 2mg will
give you a 50 day cycle at 40mcg/day, 3mg will give you a 50 day cycle at 60mcg/day,
4mg will give you a 50 day cycle at 80mcg/day and so on. The dosage issue mainly
revolves around how much money you have to spend, plenty of people use the minimum
dosage of 20mcg/day and are happy with the results, and in fact several top
bodybuilders use the 20mcg/day dosage and are pleased with the results. IGF
is most effective when administered subcutaneous and injected once or twice
daily at your current dosage. The best time for injections is either in the
morning and/or immediately after weight training.
Another frequently asked question of IGF refers to the real world results;
in terms of pure weight gain don't expect to gain 5 lbs. a week like you may
off of anadrol or a similar steroid. The only weight you will gain from IGF
use is pure lean muscle tissue, with steroids most of the weight gained is water
weight. With an effective dosage you can expect to gain 1-2 lbs of new lean
muscle tissue every 2-3 weeks and these effects can be increased with the use
of testosterone, anabolic steroids, and insulin use. Increased vascularity is
also very common, people report seeing veins appear where they never have before.
And yet another effect reported is the ability to stay lean while bulking with
heavy dosages of steroids and TONS of food while on an IGF cycle, this is perhaps
the most pleasing effect. Increased pumps are also noticeable almost immediately,
the pumps can almost become painful, and pumps are even noticeable when doing
cardio.
Overall, IGF is a very exciting drug due to its ability to alter ones genetic
capabilities. If you can find a trustworthy source and you use it correctly
it can be a VERY useful tool in your bodybuilding drug arsenal.
Insulin-Like Growth Factor Recombinant 3
IGF-1 R3
IGF1 stands for insulin like growth factor. It mimics insulin in the human body
and also at the same time makes the muscles more sensitive to insulin’s
effects. It is a growth factor and is the most potent one in the human body
at that. IGF causes muscle cell hyperplasia, which is an actual splitting and
forming of new muscle cells. This was thought to only be possible during puberty.
IGF is much more potent at this effect than growth hormone is, in fact almost
all of the effects you see from growth hormone come from the increased amount
of IGF that your liver produces when the GH is destroyed. So it would be very
easy to say that IGF is a much more potent and cheaper alternative to GH use,
although GH is more effective for fat loss than IGF due to some other effects
that it causes such as metabolism increase and the ability to effectively use
more insulin, t3, and anabolic steroids.
Another advantage that IGF has over GH is that it has much more of an affinity
to attach to muscle cells instead of bone and organ cells. Growth hormone has
been know to cause a lot of organ enlargement and bone elongation since it attaches
to all types of receptor cells. IGF is much more likely to go where we want
it, our muscle cells. IGF-1 attaches to myogenic stem cells, which are only
located in muscle and connective tissues. These myogenic stem cells are responsible
for the production of myoblast cells, which in turn are responsible for the
buildup and repair of connective tissues (ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and
joints to a certain extent).
So from this you can see that IGF-1 is great for increasing the strength of
tendons and also for helping to heal existing injuries while at the same time
helping to prevent them. IGF-1 is also responsible for increased protein synthesis
and amino acid synthesis.
IGF does not have to be used along with anabolic steroids, GH, insulin, or thyroid
hormones to be effective. It causes muscle growth on its own. In fact some people
prefer to use it during their breaks from steroid cycles since IGF has no effect
on natural test production. It could effectively be used along with HCG, Clomid,
and PGF2a for a hell of an off cycle stack which would allow your body to return
to normal and still allow you to grow!! On its own IGF will give an increase
of around 2 lbs. of new solid lean muscle tissue every two weeks, and is also
is know for its ability to strip off body fat and GREATLY increase vascularity,
body fat decreases of 5-8% over a 50 day cycle are not uncommon. But, of course
you will be much happier with the results if you use the IGF along with anabolic
steroids, testosterone, and insulin.
The use of steroids along with the IGF allow you to quickly mature and strengthen
the new muscle tissue that the IGF has formed, and may also speed the process
of hyperplasia. If you need any help setting up a great stack to
use along with the IGF just let me know and I can help you out. I speak with
lots of top bodybuilders and guru’s so I am very knowledgeable.
The dosage issue for IGF is where the most controversy lies. Dosages used by
competitive athletes most commonly range anywhere between 60mcg/day to 100+mcg/day.
The trick is finding the dosage that works best for YOU. For most the best results
appear when you reach a dosage of 80mcg/day, while some do
receive good results from only 40mcg/day. I personally feel the best results
begin to be noticed at a dosage of 100mcg/day. I personally am using 150mcg/day
during my current cycle.
Also I should let you know that the form of IGF is the Long R3 analog. It has
been chemically altered and has a longer half-life than regular IGF, which only
lasts about 10 minutes in the human body once injected. The Long R3 IGF-1 has
a half-life of 6-10 hours, so you will only need to inject once or twice per
day. The best time to inject is after lifting and in the morning, so it would
be best to use half the dosage in the morning and the other half after lifting.
This will take maximal advantage of IGF’s insulin
mimicking effects.
- R3(long) IGF-1...A Good Base - Steroidology.com