The Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1) is one of the endocrine hormones that is produced in the liver. The release of this hormone increases in the presence of Human Growth Hormone. Numerous cells throughout the muscles of the human body are equipped with cell receptors that have a high affinity for Insulin-like Growth Factor. This makes this hormone one of the best growth hormones and a facilitator of general cell growth, which it does by targeting different specific tissues, and in more autocrine cell communication processes, it facilitates cell division.
Optimal IGF-1 and growth hormone levels are crucial to bone development during childhood and throughout adult life.
Read on to learn about the additional benefits of IGF-1, proper dosage, and potential side effects.
Benefits of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 include:
- Protein synthesis in the body
- Fat storage is channeled for energy production, which results in a noticeable fat loss.
- Positive effects on metabolism, increasing lean body mass and decreasing fat
- Increase in regenerative properties of the body’s nerve tissues
- Upregulates antioxidant benefit and ligament strength
- Boosts hyperplasia in muscle cells, which leads to fuller muscle tissues.
- Improved cognitive function