Saturday, July 19, 2008

Bodybuilders Discovering IGF

By The Steroid Encyclopaedia Team

IGF is responsible for cell growth and differentiation in many different cell types. IGF stimulates the Type I IGF receptor and thus induces a higher level of activation of intracellular signaling molecules which are responsible for promoting cell survival by inhibition of apoptosis.

If you are already scratching your head don't worry as this is just some technical jargon for the increasing the presence of cells that will proceed to split and finally form new cells. At the same time though other cells will be saved from reaching cell apoptosis which is commonly known as cell death.

Skeletal muscle tissue increases from IGF are due to increases in satellite cell activity, differentiation, and increased protein synthesis. IGF is also believed to suppress the myostatin gene, which regulates ultimate cell growth, as well as by suppressing cortisol levels.

IGF is in fact responsible for the growth of new cells otherwise known as hyperplasia. Although this product is a lot more anabolic than standard growth hormone it is still thought more effective to use a peptide type androgen to stimulate optimum growth in the newly formed cells. The majority of people that use IGF claim that they notice an immediate effect on their appetite.

This is because the peptide uses carbohydrates faster which must be replaced since they are protein sparing. Intense pumps are noticed within the first week of administration, lipolysis is usually noticed near the end of the cycle, but usually by way of increases of lean mass which cause a higher thermogenic effect.

The majority of bodybuilders will see average lean muscle gains of between 4 and 7 pounds in completing their first IGF cycle. This is a great way to see quick muscle gains although you should see the correct guidance before you start. A great site called steroid-encyclopaedia has a link at the bottom of the article and would be a great starting point for anyone considering IGF cycles.

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