MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)

Growth Factor (IGF/MGF)Research Use Only

Also known as: Mechano Growth Factor, IGF-1Ec splice variant

Mechano growth factor — a muscle-repair signal your body makes after hard training, studied for local muscle recovery.

Dosing quick reference

research reference

Starting dose

100 mcg once daily

Frequency

Once daily (post-workout)

Typical range

100–300 mcg per day

Cycle

8–12 weeks

Titration (step-up)

Increase ~50 mcg weekly: 100 → 300 mcg by week 5

Half-life

Very short; commonly cited as only a few minutes for the unpegylated form

Route

Subcutaneous or intramuscular (research)

Common use

Studied in muscle-repair and satellite-cell activation research as an IGF-1 splice variant

Common vial sizes

5 mg

Storage

Lyophilized powder stored frozen or refrigerated away from light; reconstituted solution refrigerated (2–8 °C) and used within a few weeks

Stacking notes

Sometimes discussed alongside IGF-1 analogs or growth-hormone secretagogues in research contexts

Reported side effects

Injection-site reactionTransient redness reported anecdotally

Regulatory note: Not an approved therapeutic; sold for research purposes only

Calculate a dose →MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) on The Peptide Guide →Deeper research reference: literature dose ranges, storage and handling, and where to source in Canada.

Dose figures are ranges commonly referenced in research literature, not recommendations or medical advice. Research-only labeling does not establish that a substance is safe, approved or appropriate for personal use. Consult a qualified healthcare professional about health decisions.