IGF and heart disease

[InsaneInTheMembrane]

Guys,

just read this is a periodical (I'll just give u the conclusion of the abstract):

Conclusion— Increased circulating IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 may be stimulators of atherosclerosis.

The role of growth hormone–insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 axis in cardiovascular disease is controversial. We have found that IGF-1 and IGF binding protein (IGFBP)-3 were associated with carotid intima-media thickness independent of age, body mass index, blood pressure, and insulin in 330 apparently healthy Japanese men. Circulating IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 may be stimulators of atherosclerosis.

I have heart disease in my family history.. that probably means I'm in danger right? Any of you have heart disease in the family? Thoughts on this article?

cheers

PS Thanx to Warrior for the link on his sig

[G-1000]

I have see that before. But i have you to seen it the study was done on people with long or short term use.

I think genetics play a big roll in at as well.