Bodybuilders Discovering IGF
IGF has the responsibility of processing cell growth and differentiation in a whole range of different cells. IGF causes the stimulation of the Type I IGF receptor which increases intracellular signaling molecule activity, promoting cell survival by the means of inhibition of apoptosis.
In layman’s terms it means the quantity of cells present is increased and they in turn will split and produce new cells, but at the same time it will stop other cells from cell death otherwise known as cell apoptosis.
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 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 average muscle gain achieved after a IGF cycle averages at about 6 pounds so it is a very popular cycle amongst bodybuilders. If you need expert advice on steroid cycles then click on the link at the foot of this article and you will have found the steroid-encyclopaedia which is a must for anyone wishing to experiment in cycles.
