should I do growth? (IGF-1 level tested low)

**Justin332** · 09-04-2012, 06:02 AM

I wanted to run it by this forum because I greatly respect the opinions of users on this site. I've had my IGF-1 tested and it was 188ng/ml. the Z-Score was .5.

My stats are:

31 yo
218 lbs
9% body fat
done four cycles, last cycle was test and tren . Have problem keeping fat off though.

What are your thoughts?

**Razor** · 09-04-2012, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Justin332

I wanted to run it by this forum because I greatly respect the opinions of users on this site. I've had my IGF-1 tested and it was 188ng/ml. the Z-Score was .5.

My stats are:

31 yo
218 lbs
9% body fat
done four cycles, last cycle was test and tren . Have problem keeping fat off though.

What are your thoughts?

Did you talk to a doctor about using growth

**Justin332** · 09-04-2012, 09:22 AM

My family practice doctor isn't educated on all of this. I had a friend who owns a hrt practice tell me it was lower than normal and that optimal was around 400.

**Razor** · 09-04-2012, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by Justin332

My family practice doctor isn't educated on all of this. I had a friend who owns a hrt practice tell me it was lower than normal and that optimal was around 400.

Well you are the right age and have the stats and cycle history under your belt..I would give out the green light your going to love it.it really helps with loss

**Justin332** · 09-04-2012, 11:38 AM

I was thinking 2iu. Your thoughts? Anyone else have an opinion?

**largerthannormal** · 09-04-2012, 12:16 PM

400? that sounds normal isnt it?

**Justin332** · 09-04-2012, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by largerthannormal

400? that sounds normal isnt it?

I can't tell if you're sarcastic or not. I was told 400 at IGF-1 levels is ideal for fat loss and slight muscle growth. Anything higher might actually cause unwanted side effects. this is from a plastic surgeon.

**Justin332** · 09-04-2012, 04:00 PM

Anyone else have thoughts?

**Justin332** · 09-05-2012, 06:30 AM

Bump. Any feedback is appreciated

**Times Roman** · 09-05-2012, 05:28 PM

Life extenders typically take between 1 and 2 iu's a day. It's really a question of economics and availability. At $6/iu for gh, I'd probably just go with peps. If you can get it down to $2iu, and can get from a pharm, or HRT clinic, then I'd go with GH.

**largerthannormal** · 09-06-2012, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by Justin332

I can't tell if you're sarcastic or not. I was told 400 at IGF-1 levels is ideal for fat loss and slight muscle growth. Anything higher might actually cause unwanted side effects. this is from a plastic surgeon.

Sorry man. I read your post wrong. yes you are correct.