Bodybuilders Understanding IGF
IGF deals with the process of cell growth and differentiation in a variety of cells. IGF helps to stimulate the Type I IGF receptor causing more activity in intracellular signaling molecules, leading to cell survival through 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.
The increase in the presence of skeletal muscle tissue is also due to the increased satellite cell activity brought on by IGF, which is also thought to be suppress the myostatin gene that is responsible for regulating ultimate cell growth and the suppression of our cortisol levels.
IGF causes hyperplasia, or new cell growth. While the product is far more anabolic than growth hormone, it is still recommended to use an androgen with the peptide to create more growth in the newly created cells. Most users report a noticeable increase in appetite right away.
The easiest way to explain this is that the peptide version will burn carbs a lot faster which ill then have to be replaced cause they really are protein sparing. During the first week’s cycle intense pumps are felt and lipolysis will kick in at the end of the cycle, but usually by lean mass increases that generate an increased 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.