help explain the difference in the igf on ar-r

[Ironman5151]

IGF-1 Ec (True Mechano growth factor) and Lyophilized Long R3 IGF-1


what is the difference? recommendations?

thanks

[Fed1913]

i'm wondering the same thing. Anybody know?

[DCannon]

Here is just a copy and paste from some info I found.

IGF-1 R3
Long chain human insulin -like growth factor (Long IGF-1 R3) is a kind of protein which has 83 amino acids. Long IGF-1 R3 has many functions, such increasing protein synthesis, increasing the RNA synthesis, promoting fat metabolism and glucose transport. Therefore in bodybuilders and athletes, the Long IGF-1 R3 can promote the muscle cell become large and transform the fat into energy.

Perhaps the most interesting and potent effect IGF has on the human body is its ability to cause hyperplasia, which is an actual splitting of cells.

Hypertrophy is what occurs during weight training and steroid use , it is simply an increase in the size of muscle cells. After puberty you have a set number of muscle cells, and all you are able to do is increase the size of these muscle cells, you don't actually gain more. But, with IGF use you are able to cause this hyperplasia which actually increases the number of muscle cells present in the tissue, and through weight training and proper nutrition you are able to mature these new cells, in other words make them grow and become stronger. So in one way IGF can actually change your genetic capabilities in terms of muscle tissue and cell count. IGF proliferates and differentiates the number of types of cells present. At a genetic level it has the potential to alter an individual's capacity to build superior muscle density and size. For best results, inject 50 - 100mcg.s of Long IGF-1 R3 approximately one hour after your workout, ideally in the primary muscle trained in the preceding workout - half going into that muscle on one side of the body, the other half going into the mirror image of that muscle on the other side. You can also effectively inject Long IGF-1 R3 subcutaneously. At this point, adequate protein and carbohydrates need to be ingested, because IGF-1 is only going to be effective when there is adequate protein in the body to build new tissue from.

IGF-1 EC
MGF is a produced within the body, as a form of IGF-1, when resistance is applied to muscles (such as weight training). At this point, the IGF-1 gene is spliced to produce IGF-1 Ec. (which is the scientific name for MGF). This production of MGF can stimulate satellite cells into activation, to create new muscle fiber. MGF also promotes nitrogen retention and new protein synthesis. It could actually be the case that this particular expression of MGF (IGF-1Ec) is an important part of the deciding factors in whether a muscle will grow or not.

The introduction of this peptide, either by resistance training or by an injection, will cause the affected area to respond by producing new muscle tissue. It would be safe to say that MGF presence in the muscle is one of the most major factors in the anabolic effect of resistance training (weight training).

MGF is being used successfully by bodybuilders for bringing up lagging body parts as well as overall growth.

Studies show MGF to cause up to a 35% increase in the weight of the injected muscle within 3 weeks

-- Muscular Development Magazine, February 2007
Further investigation clarified that this was actually due to an increase in the size of the muscle fibers.

A good way for bodybuilders and other athletes to increase muscle weight is by injecting MGF immediately post workout. At this point natural levels of MGF are already elevated. The addition of extra MGF should push more satellite cells towards the formation of new muscle tissue. Administration dosage of MGF should be at about 100mcgs/day, which is injected into the primary muscle trained post workout - half going into that muscle on one side of the body, the other half going into the mirror image of that muscle on the other side.