Peptide

IGF-1 LR3

Long R3 Insulin-like Growth Factor-1

Research ChemicalAnimal StudiesInjection (IM or SubQ)

Half-life

~20-30 hours

Common dose

20-100mcg post-workout

How it works

Modified form of IGF-1 with extended half-life. Binds IGF-1 receptors in muscle tissue promoting protein synthesis, satellite cell activation, and hyperplasia.

Commonly used for

Muscle massRecoveryFat lossPerformance

Potential benefits

  • Promotes muscle hyperplasia — actual new muscle cells
  • Long half-life compared to regular IGF-1
  • Significant fat loss concurrent with muscle gain
  • Accelerates recovery between sessions
  • Effects synergistic with GH or GHRP use

Risks and downsides

  • Hypoglycemia risk — must eat carbs before/after injection
  • Organ growth concern with long-term use
  • Very expensive
  • Degrades rapidly — requires careful handling
  • Advanced compound — not suitable for beginners
Heads up: This is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Many compounds here are not FDA approved for human use. Please talk to a doctor before starting anything.
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