Growth Hormone

IGF-1 DES Dosing & Reconstitution Calculator

Truncated des(1-3)IGF-1 with no IGF binding protein affinity. Potent localized anabolic effect. Reconstitute with acetic acid.

TL;DR - IGF-1 DES is a growth hormone peptide with a typical starting dose of 50 µg. For a 1 mg vial, add 1 mL bacteriostatic water to yield 1000 µg/mL.
50 µg
Start Dose
1 mg
Vial
1 mL
BAC Water
1000
µg/mL
50 µg draw on a 100-unit insulin syringe
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Frequently Asked
How do I reconstitute IGF-1 DES?
Add 1 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 1 mg vial, injecting slowly down the inside wall. Swirl gently; never shake. This yields a concentration of 1000 µg/mL.
What is the recommended dose of IGF-1 DES?
A typical research dose is 50 µg. Consult the ASCEND calculator for your specific vial concentration and draw volume.
How many doses are in a IGF-1 DES vial?
A 1 mg vial reconstituted with 1 mL BAC water yields approximately 20 doses at 50 µg each.
How many IU is 50 µg of IGF-1 DES on a syringe?
With a 1 mg vial reconstituted in 1 mL bacteriostatic water, the concentration is 1000 µg/mL. For a 50 µg dose: Volume = 50 µg ÷ 1000 µg/mL = 0.05 mL. Draw to the 5 line on a 100-unit insulin syringe. You can adjust these values in the ASCEND calculator for any vial size.
What does a IGF-1 DES dosage calculator do?
A IGF-1 DES dosage calculator converts your vial size and BAC water volume into an exact syringe draw in IU. Enter your vial strength (1 mg), reconstitution volume (1 mL), and target dose to get the precise line to draw on an insulin syringe.
What is the IGF-1 DES reconstitution calculator formula?
Draw volume (mL) = Dose (µg) divided by Concentration (µg/mL). For a 1 mg vial with 1 mL BAC water: concentration = 1000 µg/mL. For a 50 µg dose, the ASCEND calculator gives the exact IU line on your syringe instantly.
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