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Hey guys, gotta question on igf-1 testing. I'm 46, been on trt for awhile and just started hgh a few days ago. My igf-1 levels always come back in the 130s so this is my baseline level when on trt and no gh. My question is (and I apologize if it's been covered before, I looked and found nothing), how long do I have to be one daily injects before I get my levels checked. Also, at what time of day (I take my 2 iu every morning before bed bc I work nightshift and I sleep from 8a to 3 or 4p) should I take the test? Again I take my 2 iu every morning before I go to sleep bc I work night shift. So how long do I wait to test and at what point in day should I have my blood drawn? Thanks, my goal is to get my igf-1 level to around 300 and not too much higher than that. I'm starting at 2 ius and will titrate up if needed 1 iu till I reach that number. I was thinking I'd have my blood drawn in the morning right before I take my morning 2 iu so I'd get a better baseline number, and I was thinking running the 2 iu for at least 1 to 2 weeks before I get tested but wasn't sure what was the best protocol.Thanks again
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You need to give hgh at least 2 to 3 weeks before testing because igf1 rises slow and anything earlier will not tell you much, and you should pull blood right before your next 2iu shot so the reading shows your steady level.
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my view on this is simple. use a trusted brand/source. one that already tests their stuff. if you go on napsgear a lot of their stuff has testing done already
You want to test about an hour or two after injecting. That will give you the best reading.
It's impossible to get an exact reading the way you want. Everybody metabolizes differently.
Bros. If you're using legit products you don't gotta worry about testing. It seems like a waste of money. You could use that money on more product.
Okay, I see what you're trying to say. At the end of the day, it's okay if your levels are a little higher. It's not going to kill you.
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