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    IGF-1 Levels and PEDs?

    In the end, when it comes to taking PEDs, is it all about agonizing one's IGF levels for growth? More so IGF-1 levels? I have seen studies mentioning this and gurus too. Just wondering. I know there are other hormones in play but it seems like taking anything with raise IGF levels in the end.

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    Yes, AAS increase IGF-1 but this is a very complex question but I think the simple answer is that AAS have more properties that facilitate muscle growth than simply raising IGF-1 alone.
    I would love to hear a better answer than I provided but imagine that answer would simply go into greater physiological detail, not contradict.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5723243/
    https://dopinglinkki.fi/en/info-bank...ic%20steroids.
    ^These articles don't answer the question directly but provide general background reading.
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    The article below deals directly with your question in regard to the response aspect of resistance training.
    https://dopinglinkki.fi/en/info-bank...ic%20steroids.
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    This is the article in a less readable and abbreviated form but it has links to other article:
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27856715/
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    I intend to learn more about this but I signed on this evening because Facebook is annoying and I'm interested in some light reading.
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    I hope there is more development to this thread when I check back on it at a later time.
    Nice question!
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