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MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) vs VIP

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

Anabolic & IGF
MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)
Immune SupportSleep Optimization
VIP
Summary
MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) is a splice variant of IGF-1 that is locally produced in muscle tissue in response to mechanical damage from exercise. It activates muscle satellite cells (stem cells) to proliferate and repair damaged fibers, making it specifically targeted at exercise-induced hypertrophy.
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
Native MGF: minutes. PEG-MGF: ~3 days
~2 minutes in plasma (rapidly degraded by peptidases); intranasal delivery may extend local CNS effects
Admin Route
SubQ, IM
Intranasal, SubQ, IV
Research
Typical Dose
200–400 mcg
50 mcg (4 sprays of 12.5 mcg each)
Frequency
1–2 times per week
4x daily
Key Benefits
  • Activates muscle satellite cells for repair and growth
  • Accelerates recovery from muscle damage
  • Synergistic with IGF-1 LR3 (different mechanisms)
  • Promotes muscle hypertrophy specifically at exercised muscles
  • Faster recovery between training sessions
  • Potential for injury repair in connective tissue
  • 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
  • Muscle soreness (satellite cell activation)
  • Injection site irritation
  • Hypoglycemia risk (modest, less than IGF-1 LR3)
  • Facial flushing (transient, intranasal)
  • Mild nausea
  • Headache at initiation
  • Hypotension at high doses
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