IGF-1 Reviews

 
So you’re into body building. You enjoy lifting heavy things and putting them down. Everything you do is FOR THE GAINS. But you wanna take it to the next level. You want summa dat dere sweet, sweet IGF-1 lipospray so you can maximize your gains and impress the ladies (and your gymbros). The problem is there are over 9000 different kinds available, so how do you pick one?

Below I’ve listed some of the better IGF-1 liposprays available for you to take a gander at and choose from. Maybe none of ‘em fit yer fancy. Maybe one of them does. Maybe you don’t even want a spray and want some IGF-1 tablets instead – well there are some of those down there too! I’ve heard the sprays work better than the tablets, though, but that could be just a bunch of broscience for all I know.

Most of the following reviews have been quoted from people who already purchased the product from Amazon.

NOW Foods IGF-1 Lipospray

“This is a curious lack of information on this product. The few reviews I have come across seem overwhelmingly positive, while most the information I read by people who haven’t used it seem to surmise that the product is garbage snake oil. What NOW has done with this product is take scrapings from deer antler, which have a small amount of a chemical which very closely mimics that of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in the body. Laboratory produced IGF-1 is a very powerful controlled drug. If NOW has somehow managed to find small amounts of this substance in nature and can supplement it, it could be a valuable breakthrough for many.

For the price, I decided to buy a couple of bottles and give it a chance. Here is some background on me and why I thought it would benefit me. I’m a 29 yr old male, 190lbs. I’m an avid weight lifter and very enthusiastic about working out. I also work two jobs (50-70 hrs/week typically) and have a number of personal commitments which make my life very stressful. Due to my schedule and the fact I’m not as young as I used to be, my strength and stamina have suffered in the gym over the past couple years. I also find that I get injured much easier than I used to. Over the past 4 months I had injured tendons in both elbows and somehow stress fractured my tailbone. These injuries have been VERY slow to heal and it has been very frustrating. 

I’ve been taking this spray for about one week and the results have been pretty dramatic. Here is what I’ve experienced in a nutshell:

- Far greater energy and stamina with no “stimulant crash” or problems sleeping. 
- Greater strength and stamina while working out. I’ve had better workouts in the past week that I’ve had in the past 4-6 months. 
- Better recovery from workouts. I feel like my body is growing stronger at a faster rate than it used to. I’m just recovering faster. 
- My muscles are fuller and harder. 
- Less joint pain. The stress fractured tailbone is 99% better and I have less pain in my elbows than I used to even after a few days.

The very first time I took the spray, I felt a rush of energy in the first 10-15 minutes. The next day I had to work a very late job until 3am. Generally when this happens I am completely wiped out and have to spend the following day resting. This time I had enough energy and strength to go workout the next day – which felt great. I know my body and its capabilities very well and I can tell you there is NO way that was a placebo effect. In the 4 days since then I’ve had great workouts and felt an increased sense of energy and well-being during the day at work.

There are no clear indications on when to use this product, but I’m taking one dose with breakfast, one dose 30 minutes before I work out (on days I work out), and another dose with dinner. Two sprays in the mouth is all it takes and the product tastes quite good, though the flavoring is artificial.

So after one week I am immediately feeling the benefits of this product and feeling fantastic. One bottle lasts for 30 days at 3 doses per day (2-3 times per day recommended). If my joints heal up by the end of the first bottle, I will probably call it quits there. HGH/IFG products typically have unwanted side effects when used long term. Even if the active ingredient in this product is very small, I’d rather not chance it.

Whatever NOW has created with this product, it’s sure working well for me. I will report back later. For now, it’s a 5 star product easily.

This product has me enthusiastic about working out again. I’m actually making gains in the gym despite my crazy work schedule. Probably the most dramatic difference for me so far has been the improvement in recovery time from workouts. My recovery ability has seriously shortened 30-40 percent. I’m getting less sore from workouts and even then, the soreness seems to bother me less than it did before. I’m going to start raising the intensity and volume of my workouts soon to see how my body reacts. Two weeks in I am without a doubt stronger and more muscular than I was when I started.

In general I seem to have a very balanced energy state when taking this product. Whereas before I would find myself lethargic and dragging around much of the time, now I feel at least decent nearly all of the time. I also find that I’m sleeping a little better at night and waking up feeling better. My appetite has increased significantly, though I don’t seem to be adding any body fat.

My joints continue to improve despite intense training. My tailbone has completely healed and my elbows continue to improve. They would probably heal even faster if I could leave the arm exercises alone, but given the progress I’m making, I don’t want to let up now.

That said, I do seem to be developing a very mild headache from using this product. It’s not bad and not enough for alarm, but enough to lead me to believe after 3-4 weeks of this stuff, a break would be prudent. I have also noticed my skin being a bit more oily that it was before, though this isn’t particularly bothersome.

10/7/11 – THREE WEEK UPDATE

I’ve had to back off the dosage a bit as 3 full doses a day was definitely giving me uncomfortable headaches. A half dose (1 spray) a couple times a day seems to be fine though.

I still seem to be reaping the effects of this product, though the immediate effects from taking it seem to be less apparent than when I first started (no “rush” of energy). My muscles seem fuller and harder than they’ve been in a while and my strength in the gym is excellent. I set a personal record on decline benchpress the other day. This is significant because I’ve only been able seriously press for about 4 weeks since my elbow injury. The fact that I’ve been able to work back up to best-ever strength in this exercise so quickly has startled me. Stamina and recovery remain excellent. My muscles bounce back from workouts much quicker than they have in the past.

As for the elbow injuries, it has become obvious that the intense training is preventing them from healing up completely. After taking a couple days break from the gym, they feel much better (practically no pain) though. It’s hard to tell how much direct effect this product is having on them, though it certainly is not hurting.

10/14/11 – ONE MONTH UPDATE

I’ve had to discontinue use of this product due to the headaches it was giving me. This is really unfortunate given the amazing benefits it had for the first couple weeks. There is a chance that I was taking too high of a dosage for my bodyweight and that it just built up in my system. I’m not sure. I might give it a break for a couple weeks and try again. Either way, the increased strength has remained with me. I benchpressed twice my bodyweight for the second time *ever* this past week (380lbs @ 188lbs bodyweight). This is an astounding accomplishment for me given that my training has basically been squat over the past several months because of my elbows.

Speaking of my elbows, they still bother me a bit, so this product didn’t exactly work miracles on them – though I did think it did help a little bit. The fact that I’m breaking strength records on sore elbows speaks volumes by itself.

So it didn’t do too much for my joints – especially as I tapered off the dosage after week two. The biggest benefit by far has been the improvement in strength and recovery. However if I had it to do over again, I would have started with more moderate dosing (1 spray 3x a day instead of 2 sprays).

10/27/11 – SIX WEEK UPDATE

Ok this is my final update. About a week and a half ago I managed to pinpoint the cause of the headaches. They were mainly being caused by stacking this supplement with the others I was taking. I believe by itself, this stuff increases the propensity for headaches. However when you combine it with other supplements which also can cause headaches, you can get problems. Here are the substances I stopped consuming: 
- SNS Agmatine (Nitric oxide enhancer) 
- Green tea (caffeine + polyphenols) 
- 85% cocoa dark chocolate (caffeine + polyphenols) 
- Tribulus extract (stimulant, libido enhancer) 

And that pretty much stopped the headaches in their tracks. In retrospect it seems like I might have been just putting too much into my body at once. Now, the IFG-1 product is the only nutritional supplement I’m taking at the moment (besides fishoil) and have no headaches to report.

With that said, 6 weeks after starting using this supplement, the enhanced recovery and increased strength is still very apparent. I get less sore and recover quicker from all of my workouts. I set an all-time personal record in deadlift last week (465lbs @ 188lbs bodyweight) with only moderate deadlift training over the past couple months. This is definitely no accident.

I’m nearing the end of my first bottle. Once it’s gone, I’ll probably take a break for a while and maybe start the second bottle in a couple months. I’ve taken MANY nutritional supplements over the past 12 years or so (most of them questionable at best), but this has by far been the most effective one to date. It’s been so good that I’m starting to question what’s really in this bottle. Regardless, I’m a big fan.”

Wow! That’s probably one of the most extensive reviews for any product ever seen on the internet. I think that it’s safe to say that it indicates how effective this product is. Or it has one of the strongest placebo effects ever seen in the history of supplements!

New Zealand Deer Antler Velvet 2 oz. Liquid Extract IGF-1

“First of all, I am a skeptic when it comes to supplements as there are so many out there which just don’t work. I have heard about Deer antler use in pro sports so …. Why not. I bought one bottle and figured I’d give it a try and I must admit, I do feel a difference after 2 weeks. I cannot say I have gained 5 lbs of muscle or lost fat but I do feel a bit more “aggressive” during my workouts and a little more edge or eagerness to train. As I have been training for 20 years I have a good idea of my body (and mentality) so any changes are fairly easy to detect. 

In sum, I ordered one bottle weeks ago and just ordered a second. Let’s see what happens and I promise to report back with an unbias report. I don’t feel comfortable giving any supplement 5 stars as it is too soon to clearly judge so 4 starts it is… But so far, so good!”

“I have been working out for over 20 years and I have tried everything on the market. I am proud to say that Deer Antler Velvet is one of the best supplements that I have ever tried!! I have been training in mixed martial arts for 9 years and I am also a police officer. Due to my MMA training, weight lifting and SWAT training, there have been times when I could barely get out of bed. Since I have been taking deer antler velvet, I have had more energy in the gym on the mat and at work. All my aches and pains were gone within 2 weeks of starting my first bottle of deer antler velvet. My strength has gone up along with my cardio. I would recommend this product to anyone!!”

Pure IGF Extreme by Pure Solutions 1 oz.

“I’ve read pro athletes use this and gave it try. So far I’m sold. I mostly do a lot of running on the gym treadmill and a little weight lifting afterwards. I use to get frequent “pulls” on my hip and calves and would take a month off before running again. I usually do about 35-40 miles a week. Now, I don’t know if this is just in my head or if it’s the product, but my muscle recovery from my runs seems to be faster and I no longer have hurt hips and calves. 

The taste is horrible but endurable. This isn’t some sort of wonder “pill”. I don’t seem to have any more energy then before, but my recovery seems faster.”

“I agree with the other reviewer here – the taste of this stuff is quite terrible, but everything that’s good for you tastes terrible! Just drink a tall glass of water after you take this stuff and the bad taste goes away pretty quickly.”

“I have been using the Pure IGF for a few months now, and all I can say is that it works!!

I have lost 50 pounds and have packed on muscle while using this product. The best thing about this product is that it almost eliminates recovery time (soar muscles). When I first started working out again I would always be soar and it took days to feel like moving again. This product has taken those few days and made it overnight…

I could go on and on about the benefits I received from this product.

Overall this is a great product and I will continue to use it.”