IGF-1 Levels and PEDs?

[sleepstalker]

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.

[Quester]

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!