What is a normal IGF?
The median serum IGF-I level was 374.1 ng/ml at the age of 18. The serum IGF-I level decreased to 180.1 ng/ml at the age of 35–39, which is 48.1% of that at age 18, and further decreased to 92.7 ng/ml at ages older than 70, which is approximately 24.8% of that at age 18.
What is the normal range for IGF-1?
Reference ranges
| Age (years) | Female (nmol/L) | Male (nmol/L) |
|---|---|---|
| 56 – 60 | 8.5 – 25.4 | 8.3 – 25.3 |
| 61 – 65 | 7.6 – 23.1 | 7.7 – 24.6 |
| 66 – 70 | 7.1 – 21.5 | 7.3 – 24.2 |
| 71 and above | 7.0 – 21.0 | 6.9 – 24.1 |
What should my growth hormone level be?
The normal range for GH level is typically: For adult males — 0.4 to 10 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL), or 18 to 44 picomoles per liter (pmol/L) For adult females — 1 to 14 ng/mL, or 44 to 616 pmol/L. For children — 10 to 50 ng/mL, or 440 to 2200 pmol/L.
What is a healthy IGF-1 level?
Low IGF-1 is considered by most to be between 84–100 µ/l and numerous studies recommend that raising IGF-1 to high normal range reverses Chronic Medical Diseases (CMD), improves bone mineral density (BMD), and fibromyalgia….
| Hormone | Baseline Range (Males) | Baseline Range (Females) |
|---|---|---|
| TSH | 0.4–4.2 mIU/L | 0.4–4.2 mIU/L |
Does IGF-1 cause hair loss?
IGF-1 and androgen In male scalp, high levels of IGF-1 may increase the androgen receptor activity and dihydrotestosterone levels and these result in an increased propensity for baldness.
Does IGF1 make you bigger?
The secret behind all of the anabolic effects of GH is IGF-1. Jokes aside, both IGF-1 and HGH cause various body tissues to grow bigger, muscle being the most important one. IGF-1 increases lean body mass,1 helping you burn fat, and builds up physical endurance.