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IGF-2 IGF-2

A natural growth factor most active before birth, that can play a role in some cancers if it becomes overactive in adults. Since it isn't used as a treatment, what's known about it in humans comes from observing natural patterns rather than testing it directly.

Also known as Somatomedin A

Effects Build muscle

Routes Subcutaneous

Legal status Research chemical

WADA Banned at all times

Reported dosing

Limited data

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose Not established for humans

Reported range No established human dosing; primarily a research/diagnostic biomarker

Route Not applicable (research use)

Frequency Not established

Duration Not established

Studied mainly as an endogenous growth factor and cancer biomarker rather than sold as a self-administered product; no legitimate consumer dosing exists.

Where this comes from Published research literature

Human data for this compound is limited. Read the figures above as a record of reported use rather than established dosing.