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IGF-1 DES vs Ligandrol
IGF-1 DES is a version of IGF-1 with the first three amino acids removed, which supposedly could result in greater hormonal signaling for muscle growth. In rat studies [4] it has been shown to increase lean body mass ever so slightly. Ligandrol on the other ha
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- IGF-1 DES is a version of IGF-1 with the first three amino acids removed, which supposedly could result in greater hormonal signaling for muscle growth. In rat studies [4] it has been shown to increase lean body mass ever so slightly.
- Ligandrol on the other hand is a SARM that is fairly common. It is the SARM that has been tested the most and is known to stimulate muscle growth. In a recent study, it has been shown to increase lean body mass by a whopping 1.21kg over 3 weeks. Significantly more than IGF-1 DES. [5]