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IGF-1 LR3 vs VIP

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Anabolic & IGF
IGF-1 LR3
Immune SupportSleep Optimization
VIP
Summary
IGF-1 LR3 is a synthetic analog of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 with an extended half-life. It is one of the most potent anabolic peptides available, directly stimulating muscle cell hyperplasia and hypertrophy, and is the downstream mediator of many of GH's anabolic effects.
VIP is a 28-amino acid neuropeptide with profound anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory, and immunomodulatory effects. It plays a critical role in gut motility, circadian rhythm, and immune tolerance. Used therapeutically for CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), MCAS, and inflammatory conditions.
Half-Life
20–30 hours
~2 minutes in plasma (rapidly degraded by peptidases); intranasal delivery may extend local CNS effects
Admin Route
SubQ, IM
Intranasal, SubQ, IV
Research
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Typical Dose
40–80 mcg
50 mcg (4 sprays of 12.5 mcg each)
Frequency
Once daily or split twice daily
4x daily
Key Benefits
  • Direct muscle hypertrophy via IGF-1R stimulation
  • Muscle hyperplasia (new fiber formation) — unique among peptides
  • Rapid gains in lean muscle mass
  • Accelerated recovery from training and injury
  • Increased nutrient uptake by muscle cells
  • Fat oxidation enhancement
  • Bone density improvement
  • Cartilage and connective tissue repair
  • Potent anti-inflammatory for CIRS and mold illness
  • Improves pulmonary hypertension symptoms
  • Regulates gut motility and IBS symptoms
  • Modulates circadian rhythm and sleep quality
  • Reduces mast cell activation (MCAS)
  • Improves cognitive function in neuroinflammatory conditions
  • Vasodilatory — reduces vascular resistance
Side Effects
  • Hypoglycemia (significant risk — insulin-like activity)
  • Acromegaly-like effects with excessive long-term use
  • Jaw and hand swelling
  • Organ hypertrophy with extreme doses
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  • Facial flushing (transient, intranasal)
  • Mild nausea
  • Headache at initiation
  • Hypotension at high doses
  • +1 more
Stacks With
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