IGF-1 DES vs IGF-1 LR3
IGF-1 DES: Truncated IGF-1. IGF-1 LR3: Long-acting IGF-1 analog. Per milligram, IGF-1 DES is cheaper right now (USD 3.00 vs USD 14.50 at the cheapest tested vendor). Prices per mg compare cost, not effect: the amounts used in studies differ between compounds.
IGF-1 DES
IGF-1 missing its first three amino acids: more potent and very short-acting, studied for local muscle effects.
- What it is
- Truncated IGF-1
- Category
- Growth hormone
- Status
- Not approved. Research use only.
- Cheapest
- USD 3.00 per mg (Huaian Dinglin Trading)
- Median price
- USD 4.00 per mg
- Vendors
- 2 independently tested, 0 with a lab report
- Research
- Grade C: Mostly animal studies (10 papers)
- Studied as
- tested only in animals or cells
IGF-1 LR3
A modified insulin-like growth factor 1 that escapes the binding proteins that normally neutralize it, so it lasts much longer. Developed as a cell-culture reagent.
- What it is
- Long-acting IGF-1 analog
- Category
- Growth hormone
- Status
- Not approved for human use. Prohibited in sport.
- Cheapest
- USD 14.50 per mg (BeiBangAn)
- Median price
- USD 62.50 per mg
- Vendors
- 61 independently tested, 12 with a lab report
- Research
- Grade C: Mostly animal studies (11 papers)
- Studied as
- tested only in animals or cells
Cheapest tested vendors for IGF-1 DES and IGF-1 LR3
Lowest price per milligram at up to three independently tested vendors each. Rankings are by price only; open a vendor to see its lab results.
| Peptide | Vendor | Per mg |
|---|---|---|
| IGF-1 DES | Huaian Dinglin Trading | USD 3.00 |
| Hangzhou Youngpeptide Biotechnology HYB | USD 4.00 | |
| IGF-1 LR3 | BeiBangAn | USD 14.50 |
| LN Peptides | USD 14.50 | |
| Hangzhou Youngpeptide Biotechnology HYB | USD 20.00 |
Questions people ask
What is the difference between IGF-1 DES and IGF-1 LR3?
IGF-1 DES: Truncated IGF-1. IGF-1 LR3: Long-acting IGF-1 analog. Per milligram, IGF-1 DES is cheaper right now (USD 3.00 vs USD 14.50 at the cheapest tested vendor). Prices per mg compare cost, not effect: the amounts used in studies differ between compounds.
Which is cheaper, IGF-1 DES or IGF-1 LR3?
IGF-1 DES is cheaper per mg: USD 3.00 for IGF-1 DES vs USD 14.50 for IGF-1 LR3 at the cheapest independently tested vendor. The median listing is USD 4.00 per mg for IGF-1 DES and USD 62.50 per mg for IGF-1 LR3.
Which is easier to find from a tested vendor, IGF-1 DES or IGF-1 LR3?
IGF-1 LR3 is sold by more independently tested vendors: 2 list IGF-1 DES (0 publish a lab report for it) and 61 list IGF-1 LR3 (12 with a lab report).
Which has more published research, IGF-1 DES or IGF-1 LR3?
IGF-1 DES is graded C (mostly animal studies) from 10 papers and IGF-1 LR3 is graded C (mostly animal studies) from 11 papers. Grades count studies of the exact compound only; they describe how much evidence exists, not which one is better.
Are IGF-1 DES and IGF-1 LR3 FDA approved?
IGF-1 DES: Not approved. Research use only. IGF-1 LR3: Not approved for human use. Prohibited in sport.