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What is IGF-1LR3?
This assessment will measure the levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF1) in the body. This test will also consider levels of IGF-BP3, which is an insulin-like growth factor that binds three proteins.
IGF1 is naturally produced in the body and plays an important role in cell repair in the muscles, brain and heart. It contains seventy amino acid polypeptides that are produced by the liver and endocrine system.
This hormone has a similar structure to insulin, and holds many important anabolic roles in the body from childhood through to adulthood. It has growth-promoting effects on almost every cell in the body, including skeletal muscle, cartilage, bone, liver, nerves and lungs. In addition to these insulin-like properties, IGF1 can also regulate cell growth and development to support DNA synthesis.
IGF-BP3 is the main carrier of IGF1 and accounts for 80 per cent of all IGF binding, making it the body’s most abundant protein. Testing for this molecule can indicate whether the body is producing a normal amount of human growth hormone (HGH).
Benefits of IGF-1 LR3:
- Increased Muscle Mass and Fuller Muscle Tissue
- Fat Loss and Prevention of Fat Storage
- Improved Recovery Time After Workouts
- Increased Energy Levels
- Improved Sex Drive
- Anabolic Effect on Protein Synthesis
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