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IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1)

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A growth hormone activated by amino acids, particularly important for growth in adolescents and children, and has a staggeringly short half-life when administered systemically.

Videos Mentioning IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1)

369 ‒ Rethinking protein needs for muscle and longevity, and the benefits of creatine & sauna use

369 ‒ Rethinking protein needs for muscle and longevity, and the benefits of creatine & sauna use

Peter Attia MD

A growth hormone activated by amino acids, particularly important for growth in adolescents and children, and has a staggeringly short half-life when administered systemically.

274 - Performance-enhancing drugs and hormones—risks, rewards, & broader implications for the public

274 - Performance-enhancing drugs and hormones—risks, rewards, & broader implications for the public

Peter Attia MD