IGF-1

Last Updated: April 29, 2017

Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is an anabolic derivative of growth hormone that is thought to mediate cell growth and muscle protein synthesis. Supplements that increase IGF-1 are thought to promote muscle hypertrophy.

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