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IGF-1
Growth factor
Mediates many effects of growth hormone; used as a marker of GH status.
In development. Bearing is preparing a full, referenced, clinician-reviewed overview of IGF-1 following our standard template: what it does, what affects it, how it's measured, optimization and therapy considerations, and questions for your provider.
Mediates many effects of growth hormone; used as a marker of GH status.
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