IGF-1 DES: track every shot, units to draw
Truncated IGF-1 missing the first three N-terminal amino acids (DES (1-3) IGF-1) with reduced IGFBP binding and selective local IGF-1R activation; researched for muscle hypertrophy. In the Peppy catalog, IGF-1 DES is reconstituted from a vial and drawn up in units on an insulin syringe, dosed in mcg, typically as needed.
IGF-1 DES reconstitution calculator
IGF-1 DES reconstitution calculator
Free in the appIGF-1 DES dose steps in the catalog
| IGF-1 DES — catalog dose ladder | Dose |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | 20 mcg |
| Step 2 | 40 mcg |
| Step 3 | 100 mcg |
Dose steps as listed in the Peppy catalog so the picker is fast — not a recommendation. Your prescriber sets your dose; Peppy tracks it.
How to track IGF-1 DES in Peppy
- Open the Protocols tab, tap + and search for IGF-1 DES (or DES (1-3) IGF-1). Form, unit and typical frequency are prefilled.
- Enter your vial size, the water you added and your dose. The inline Calculator shows the units to draw and warns if it will not fit a 1 mL syringe.
- Pick a colour and, for injections, a site rotation order. Peppy suggests the next site each time you log.
- On shot day, the Today tab counts down and one tap opens the Log shot sheet with the body map.
- Log a daily check-in (side effects, feelings, weight) and see it lined up against every dose in Progress.
Track IGF-1 DES in Peppy
Schedule, units, site rotation and reminders. Free on iPhone, no account.
Free · iPhone · no accountFrequently asked
How many units is 20 mcg of IGF-1 DES?
It depends on how the vial was mixed. Example: a 2 mg vial plus 2 mL of bacteriostatic water is 1 mg/mL, so 20 mcg is 0.02 mL, or 2 units on a U-100 insulin syringe. Change the water and the units change. Use the calculator above with your own vial, and verify with your prescriber.
Can I track IGF-1 DES in Peppy?
Yes. IGF-1 DES is one of 123 compounds built into Peppy, with its form, unit and typical frequency prefilled. Add it as a protocol, set your schedule, and Peppy handles the countdown, the log and the reminders (Pro).
Where should I inject IGF-1 DES?
Follow your prescriber's instructions. For subcutaneous shots the GLP-1 labels list the abdomen, thigh and upper arm and say to rotate. Peppy's body map has 13 sites, suggests the next one, and shows when each was last used. Read the site rotation guide.
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Not medical advice. Peppy is a tracking tool, not medical advice. Dose calculations are mathematical conversions only. Always follow your prescriber's instructions and verify every draw-up yourself.