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Tesofensine vs IGF-1 LR3

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

Fat Loss & Metabolic
Tesofensine
Anabolic & IGF
IGF-1 LR3
Summary
Tesofensine is a triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor (TMRI) that blocks reuptake of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Originally developed for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, it was repurposed as a potent weight loss agent after clinical trials demonstrated substantial fat loss via appetite suppression and increased energy expenditure.
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.
Half-Life
8-10 days (exceptionally long; accumulates over weeks)
20–30 hours
Admin Route
Oral
SubQ, IM
Research
Typical Dose
0.25-0.5 mg per day
40–80 mcg
Frequency
Once daily
Once daily or split twice daily
Key Benefits
  • Potent appetite suppression via triple monoamine reuptake inhibition
  • Significant weight loss (8-12% body weight in phase II trials at 0.5 mg)
  • Increases basal metabolic rate and energy expenditure
  • Reduces fat mass preferentially over lean mass
  • Potential cognitive benefit via dopaminergic and noradrenergic enhancement
  • Longer half-life than sibutramine allows once-daily dosing
  • 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
Side Effects
  • Elevated heart rate and blood pressure (sympathomimetic)
  • Dry mouth
  • Insomnia and sleep disturbances
  • Nausea
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  • 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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